Better Baking Technique: Is it Done Yet?
Are my breads, cookies, or cakes baked and ready to come out of the oven yet?The ability to tell when products are baked seems to cause more consternation than almost any other phase of baking. And of course, it is important. Over baked cookies are dry and hard; under baked... Read More
Cake Pans
Cake pans?.the secret behind every successful cake. My husband tells me that if I am the most luscious cake of his life. Well, who am I to disagree with him as long as he is happy being my cake pan?When we were shopping for our wedding decorations, wedding dresses and... Read More
Do you own an AGA or RAYBURN cooker ?
The Cooker-rail....This is a novel way of increasing the drying area for people who like to dry delicate hand washed items of clothing from their range cooker.It consists of Hi-tech glass filled injection moulded end pieces pressed firmly on to a high quality stainless steel tube, the mouldings designed in... Read More
Solving The 7 Most Common Whole Wheat Bread Baking Mistakes
Let's face it EVERY cook makes mistakes (yes, even us professional bakers make boo boo's).I'm going to list here, the 7 most common whole wheat bread baking mistakes that you're probably making, or might make if you're not forewarned, and what you can do about them.Whole Wheat Bread Baking Mistake... Read More
Barbecue Success With The Rule Of Thirds
Ever been to a barbecue party where the 'chef' placed as much food as he could possibly fit onto the barbecue grill, every so often stabbing the food with a fork and juggling it around so that it cooks evenly? Ever noticed how, within a few minutes, the flames start... 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, bicycle, on foot, in a car, or on the subway. After arriving at school or work, perishable food must be kept cold until lunchtime.Why? Harmful bacteria multiply rapidly in the "danger zone" (the temperatures between 40° F and 140° F).... Read More
Troubleshooting Machine Bread
Bread machines-wonderful inventions that they are-don't think very well. You and I, when we have a loaf of bread percolating on the counter, can look and say, "My bread is rising a little slowly today. I think I will let it be for another fifteen minutes." Our bread machines go... Read More
Cooking With Kids--Safely!
School's out! And summer is a good time to introduce your child to chores in the kitchen!To help you along, here are some things to remember when cooking, especially with kids. Plus a couple of kid-friendly recipes!1. Keep temperature of hot water below 120 degrees F.2. Turn handles of pots... Read More
The Perfect Scone: Keys to Make Your Scone Just Right
Ah, there's nothing like a tender, steaming scone in the morning. (Pronounced "skawn" like "fawn" or "scone" like "tone" ?Webster says either is okay.) They're quick, they're easy, and with a few tips, they are absolutely delectable.Scones are probably the easiest and quickest of breads. Once you get the ingredients... Read More
Two for One Dinners: Beans
If you find leftovers boring, uninviting or downright "yuck," then here are some ideas to put the "zing" back into mealtime. With a little creativity your home-cooked meal can easily become a delicious meal another night. There are a six articles in this series, today we are going to look... Read More
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Better Baking Technique: Is it Done Yet?
Are my breads, cookies, or cakes baked and ready to... Read More
The World of Cornbread
We're partial to cornbread. We like its rustic texture and... Read More
Seasoning An Oven
Untreated cast iron rusts, especially around water. To prevent metal... Read More
Bacteria and Food-borne Diseases
Types of BacteriaBacteria are all around us, in the air,... Read More
Ten Steps to Perfect Pasta
I'm amazed at how often I get e-mail from a... Read More
Vegetarian Cooking - Three Basics
For any of the many reasons people choose to eat... Read More
Kid Birthday Cake Idea Collection - Cake Decorating Without Fear
Our kid birthday cake idea collection makes cake decorating fun... Read More
Barbecue Success With The Rule Of Thirds
Ever been to a barbecue party where the 'chef' placed... Read More
Buying, Storing, and Preparing Apples
When buying apples, look for those that are firm and... Read More
What Are Scoville Units?
To understand what a Scoville Unit is, one must understand... Read More
Cake Pans
Cake pans?.the secret behind every successful cake. My husband tells... Read More
6 Steps to Grill the Perfect Steak
There's nothing better than a nicely grilled juicy steak.But how... Read More
Once-A-Month-Cooking: How to Make Your Plan Work
As one of the oldest children in a family of... Read More
Ten Proven Tips to Buy the Best Meat Available
Ten Proven Tips to buy the Best Meat AvailableAs you... Read More
Whisk Your Way To a Perfect Meal Every Time!
The whisk. A true versatile cooking utensil. Whisks come in... Read More
Secret of Light and Fluffy Biscuits and Pancakes
Would you like to lose some weight -- in your... 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
Kitchenaid Stand Mixers ? A Kitchen Work Horse
Kitchenaid stand mixers are very popular in today's kitchens and... Read More
Troubleshooting Cookies
If your cookies are too tough . . . You... Read More
10 Deadly Bacteria That Can Get In Your Food (And How To Stop Them From Getting There)
Thousands of types of bacteria are naturally present in our... Read More
The Almighty Beer-Can Chicken
A popular method of cooking chicken in recent years both... Read More
Slimming Secrets From The Kitchen
To get the svelte figure, start in the kitchen. Slimming... Read More
Wok this Way! (Part 1 of 5)
IntroductionWoks have been synonymous with Chinese cooking since the emergence... Read More
How to Cook a Lobster
French chefs plunge them into boiling water; English ones, in... Read More
Understanding Baking: How Yeast Works
Did you ever wonder why flour tastes like sawdust but... Read More
Save Time in the Kitchen - Cook Pasta the Way Restaurant Chefs Do
Have you ever wondered how a restaurant can get a... 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
Caring For Your Wooden Cutting Board
Researchers have found that bacteria have a tougher time surviving... Read More
Weber Grills Reviewed: Quality that Lasts
Barbecuing has long been a favorite pastime for many and... Read More
Digital Kitchen Timers ? Never Burn Another Dish
Digital kitchen timers come in many shapes and sizes. Timers... Read More
How to Make Homemade Ice Cream (Without an Ice Cream Maker!)
COLFAX, WISCONSIN - June is Dairy Month and what better... Read More
Grilling Tips ? Safety Comes First at the Barbecue
You're standing at the gas grill in the hot sun,... Read More
Cut The Take Out
A long hard day at work. You get home and... Read More
Cooking Lobster at Home
Lobster has always be one of those extravagant meals which... Read More
Barbequing, a Fun and Convenient Way to Make Dinner
"There's nothing more enjoyable than having friends and family gathered... Read More
Fruit Cake
Are you the fruit cake in your family? Before you... Read More
Reductions: Proving Less is More
Any liquid can be reduced just by heating it -... Read More
High Altitude Baking - A Cooks Guide
High altitude baking can be a real adventure for the... 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
Digital Kitchen Timers ? Never Burn Another Dish
Digital kitchen timers come in many shapes and sizes. Timers... Read More
50% Less Cooking
50% Less Cookingwithout hitting the fast food button! Don't you... 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
Wok this Way! (Part 1 of 5)
IntroductionWoks have been synonymous with Chinese cooking since the emergence... Read More
Cake Pans
Cake pans?.the secret behind every successful cake. My husband tells... Read More
Buying, Storing, and Preparing Apples
When buying apples, look for those that are firm and... Read More
Cut The Take Out
A long hard day at work. You get home and... Read More
Secret of Light and Fluffy Biscuits and Pancakes
Would you like to lose some weight -- in your... Read More
Eating Healthy with a Meat Grinder
While it may be surprising, owning your own meat grinder... Read More
Grill Your Corn for Maximum Flavor
There's two basic theories on grilling corn. Some people prefer... Read More
The Best-Kept Secrets of Beef Revealed! Get Ready to Become the Meat Expert in Your Family!
Do you helplessly stand at the meat counter looking from... Read More
Understanding Baking: How Yeast Works
Did you ever wonder why flour tastes like sawdust but... Read More
Make-up or Mixing Methods for Muffins
When muffins aren't perfect, the first reaction is to change... Read More
Two for One Dinners: Beef
If you find leftovers boring, uninviting or downright "yuck," then... Read More
Microwave Ovens and the Healthfulness of Microwaved Food
Microwave ovens do have benefits. They are certainly convenient. They... Read More
10 Smoky Tips To BBQ Food Safely
Cooking outdoors was once only a summer activity shared with... Read More
How to Bake: Muffins (with recipes)
Muffins are a mainstay around our house. They are as... Read More
Slimming Secrets From The Kitchen
To get the svelte figure, start in the kitchen. Slimming... Read More
Making Homemade Pasta for Dinner Tonight
Homemade pasta cooked al dente (to the teeth), is a... Read More
Is Your Cookware Poisoning You?
For over 40 years scientists have known that the fumes... Read More
Chinese Cooking Technique: Deep Fry
There are usually 2 ways of deep frying in Chinese... Read More
Barbecue Success With The Rule Of Thirds
Ever been to a barbecue party where the 'chef' placed... Read More
What is Gluten and Why does it Matter?
Gluten is a substance made up of the proteins found... Read More
Herbs and Spices - the Essence of Flavor
In any number of cookbooks and recipes you will find... Read More
Family Meal Planning Made Easy
As moms, we have hectic lives. Whether we work out... Read More
What Are Scoville Units?
To understand what a Scoville Unit is, one must understand... Read More
Prepare the Best Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Would you like to prepare the best Garlic Mashed Potatoes... Read More
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