10 Simple Kitchen Organizing Tips
A lot of the times we mean to get in there and finally organize the kitchen, but once things get out of control the job can seem so daunting and you just don't know where to start. These top 10 kitchen organizing tips will help make your kitchen pleasant and... Read More
Bread in the Woods
We really like fresh bread while we're camping. There is something about bread products that just seems especially good in the woods. Maybe it's the fresh air; maybe it's the appetites that we work up in the woods.When we talk about bread in the woods, two thoughts seem to flash... Read More
Preparing Lobster Tails
Lobster, once the food of poor farmers, is now considered a special treat for many. Although some people prefer the meaty claws, I think that lobster tails are the best tasting part of this delicious creature. A great meal of lobster tails might seem like a gourmet feast to your... Read More
Alone In the Kitchen: Stirring Up Mindfulness
Put on your apron! It's time to stir up a batch of mindfulness.Julia Child, the trilling television chef who taught millions of Americans how to prepare French food without being hoity-toity, died in her sleep at the age of 92 recently. In dozens of articles, she has been glowingly eulogized... Read More
To Fry Or Not To Fry?
Here's a little known factoid - did you know that KFC changed its image by retiring the slogan Kentucky FRIED Chicken. Instead, they became known as serving up Kitchen Fresh Chicken. Long are the days of Wesson Oil commercials that proudly encouraged yummy fried chicken for dinner. When was the... Read More
Troubleshooting Cookies
If your cookies are too tough . . . You may have used too much flour or a flour with too high of a protein content. Unless you want a chewy cookie, do not use bread flour. Check your measurements--the cookies may not have enough fat or the amount of... Read More
Ten Proven Tips to Buy the Best Meat Available
Ten Proven Tips to buy the Best Meat AvailableAs you look through the meat section at your local grocery store you are probably like so many others asking yourself if the steaks you have chosen is really good meat. Here are some tips on how to make sure you buy... Read More
How to Make a Cajun Roux
The process of preparing Cajun food is in no way hurried and involves a layering of flavors which allows each ingredient to maintain its own identity.The foundation of preparing authentic Cajun dishes like gumbo, sauce piquant and etouffee is the Cajun roux (pronounced 'rue'). Good roux is neither undercooked nor... Read More
Picture Perfect Bread
The secret-at least most of it-is in the rise. The most common mistake that we see in bread making is not letting the dough rise enough.So how do we know when the bread has risen enough? The dough will double in size. It will be soft and look a bit... Read More
Secret of Light and Fluffy Biscuits and Pancakes
Would you like to lose some weight -- in your baking, that is? This one secret ingredient (that you likely already have in your kitchen) is not only inexpensive and healthy, it'll also add a bit of "cloud" to your biscuits and pancakes!And that ingredient is ... Oatmeal!Yep, I know... Read More
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How to Cook a Lobster
French chefs plunge them into boiling water; English ones, in... Read More
Peppercorns & Ways To Use Them
New and exciting varieties of peppercorns are becoming available to... Read More
Ten Steps to Perfect Pasta
I'm amazed at how often I get e-mail from a... Read More
Working with Eggs
Bad eggs are rare but they do occur. Crack eggs... Read More
What is Gluten and Why does it Matter?
Gluten is a substance made up of the proteins found... Read More
Baking Bread in a Dutch Oven
Dutch ovens were made for baking. In the hands of... Read More
10 Dishes Every New Bride or Groom Must Know How to Make!
Okay, you've either gotten married or are planning to pretty... Read More
Eating Healthy with a Meat Grinder
While it may be surprising, owning your own meat grinder... Read More
10 Wide Open Tips For Food Safety In The Great Outdoors
Hiking, camping, and boating are good activities for active people... Read More
Two for One Dinners: Ham
If you find leftovers boring, uninviting or downright "yuck," then... Read More
Modifying Your Recipes, More or Less
You just found that great recipe that you have been... Read More
Two for One Dinners: Beans
If you find leftovers boring, uninviting or downright "yuck," then... Read More
All About Baking: Quick Breads
The Versatile Quick BreadIt's no wonder quick breads are so... Read More
10 Simple Kitchen Organizing Tips
A lot of the times we mean to get in... Read More
Low-Budget Meals In a Minute
Ever go home and look in the fridge only to... Read More
Better Baking Technique: Is it Done Yet?
Are my breads, cookies, or cakes baked and ready to... Read More
Caring For Your Wooden Cutting Board
Researchers have found that bacteria have a tougher time surviving... Read More
Cool Summertime Cooking
Summertime--and the living is easy! But the kitchen is hot!!... Read More
The Noble Crescent Roll - How to Roll a Masterpiece
Ahhh?the noble crescent roll. In some forms it has its... Read More
Make It With Mint
It wouldn't be summer without fresh mint in pots on... Read More
Bacteria and Food-borne Diseases
Types of BacteriaBacteria are all around us, in the air,... Read More
Barbecue for You
In may just be in human nature to barbecue. Well,... Read More
Secret of Light and Fluffy Biscuits and Pancakes
Would you like to lose some weight -- in your... Read More
How to Cook Rice Right
The easiest way to make rice well every time is... Read More
How to Choose the Right Smoke for the Right BBQ Dish
BBQ smoke is one of the easiest ways to add... Read More
Little-known Tips for Easy Holiday Baking
Are you wondering if you have the time to bake... Read More
Digital Thermometers
Types of digital thermometers & their culinary uses.Thermocouple:Of all food... Read More
The Barbecue Pit
The barbecue pit has been around since 1920,s and it... Read More
How to Prepare the Best Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Would you like to prepare the best Garlic Mashed Potatoes... Read More
Buying, Storing, and Preparing Apples
When buying apples, look for those that are firm and... Read More
The Perfect Scone: Keys to Make Your Scone Just Right
Ah, there's nothing like a tender, steaming scone in the... Read More
Keeping and Wasps and Flies Away from your Barbecue
It is one of life's oddities that we take a... Read More
Make-up or Mixing Methods for Muffins
When muffins aren't perfect, the first reaction is to change... Read More
Compact Refrigerators Are Great When Small Is Needed
The small refrigerator can be used in many places that... Read More
Better Baking Technique: Is it Done Yet?
Are my breads, cookies, or cakes baked and ready to... Read More
Garlic: A Quick Guide
Garlic, there's nothing like the smell of garlic. It's great... Read More
Weber Grills Reviewed: Quality that Lasts
Barbecuing has long been a favorite pastime for many and... Read More
Food Poisoning--An Overview
What is Food Poisoning?Food poisoning results when you eat food... Read More
A Cookie Assembly Line: Efficient Cookie Baking for Busy Cooks
As a busy working mother, I'm short on time, especially... Read More
10 Simple Kitchen Organizing Tips
A lot of the times we mean to get in... Read More
What Are Scoville Units?
To understand what a Scoville Unit is, one must understand... Read More
Bacteria and Food-borne Diseases
Types of BacteriaBacteria are all around us, in the air,... Read More
Don?t Poke the Chicken at Your Backyard Barbecue
You might be planning a home remodeling project and it... Read More
10 Smoky Tips To BBQ Food Safely
Cooking outdoors was once only a summer activity shared with... Read More
Make-up or Mixing Methods for Muffins
When muffins aren't perfect, the first reaction is to change... Read More
10 Critical Ways To A Perfectly Food-Safe Kitchen
Food poisoning is related to unsafe food, a dirty kitchen,... Read More
Foods That Freeze Well
"Can I freeze it?" is a question often asked in... Read More
Using Bread Machine Mixes in Your Oven
You don't have to own a bread machine to enjoy... Read More
Bread in the Woods
We really like fresh bread while we're camping. There is... Read More
Peppercorns & Ways To Use Them
New and exciting varieties of peppercorns are becoming available to... Read More
Season Your Pans for Non Stick Cooking
Nothing is more frustrating than trying to cook a delicious... Read More
10 Convenient Ways To Eliminate Food Poisoning With Your Microwave
Microwave ovens can play an important role at mealtime, but... Read More
50% Less Cooking
50% Less Cookingwithout hitting the fast food button! Don't you... Read More
How to Bake: How Long Should My Bread Rise?
It depends. The best way to tell if the dough... Read More
How to Cook Rice Right
The easiest way to make rice well every time is... Read More
The Barbecue Pit
The barbecue pit has been around since 1920,s and it... Read More
Fruit Cake
Are you the fruit cake in your family? Before you... Read More
Hot Apple Pie - The American Apple Pie Legacy
While each country might have its own preferred style, "American... Read More
Barbecue Success With The Rule Of Thirds
Ever been to a barbecue party where the 'chef' placed... Read More
10 Mind-Easing Ways To Make Sure Your Childs Bag Lunch Is Safe
Perishable food must be kept cold while commuting via bus,... Read More
How to Grill Most Any Vegetable You Can Think Of!
Grilling vegetables is easy. The fact that more people don't... Read More
Cookware ? Whats In It?
Have you ever wanted to buy new cookware but didn't... Read More
Microwave Ovens and the Healthfulness of Microwaved Food
Microwave ovens do have benefits. They are certainly convenient. They... Read More
Do a Dry Rub First
The debate on ribs has ended in my home. After... Read More
Digital Thermometers
Types of digital thermometers & their culinary uses.Thermocouple:Of all food... Read More
Chinese Cooking Technique: Deep Fry
There are usually 2 ways of deep frying in Chinese... Read More
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