But, attention is not the only requirement for a good roux. Celebrity Chef Emeril Lagasse says you need a wooden spoon to get it right. The "BAM" chef shared in an Instagram post that a wooden ...

But are there ways to prevent the pot boiling over in the first place? One kitchen hack you may have seen on social media is to place a wooden spoon across the top of the pot. Does it work? As with ...

Sprinkle in the flour and stir together using a wooden spoon to create a roux. Allow the flour to cook for 1 minute, stirring continuously. Slowly pour in the ale to create a thick paste ...