Herbs and Spices - the Essence of Flavor
In any number of cookbooks and recipes you will find advice on which herbs go with what. I'm not going to take that route.While there certainly are marriages that are tried and tested, such as tomatoes and basil or lamb and rosemary, the reality is that the use of herbs... Read More
The Perfect Omelet(te), How to Cook It
Omelet(te)sThey're easy to cook, right?We'll see.The first thing to remember is that you need the right size of frying pan. This is more important than you may think. Too large, and the omelet will dry out; too small, and it will not cook through.As a basic guide, you need a... Read More
Season Your Pans for Non Stick Cooking
Nothing is more frustrating than trying to cook a delicious meal and having it stick to the bottom of the pan. A well season or cured pan will make cooking more fun, easier to clean and create better tasting food. There is a saying in the restaurant business; Hot pan... Read More
10 Critical Ways To A Perfectly Food-Safe Kitchen
Food poisoning is related to unsafe food, a dirty kitchen, and dirty kitchen appliances. If you follow some safety rules, food poisoning will never occur.Your Refrigerator1. Freezing does NOT kill bacteria; it only controls their growth. Common bacteria grow rapidly at 60° F to 120° F. Keep the temperature of... Read More
Using Bread Machine Mixes in Your Oven
You don't have to own a bread machine to enjoy the variety of bread machine mixes. And you don't have to make blocky, square loaves with holes in the bottom. You can make wonderful rolls, traditional sandwich loaves, and artisan loaves with or without the aid of a bread machine.... Read More
The Wonderful Wok: Stir Frying Basics
Want to enjoy the tantalizing taste of Asian food at home? Invest in a wok! Stir-frying is one of the easiest ways to create a delicious, healthy dinner in minutes. Learn to prepare meals the Asian way: light on meat, heavy on the vegetables, and quick-cooked on high heat to... Read More
ServSafe Food Program in Montana a Success
Montana has a great program for restaurant employees. Each preparer of foods to the public must go through a special program where they learn at what temperatures food must be served and how to keep the place clean. It is through this program that MT ranks among the lowest in... Read More
Seasoning An Oven
Untreated cast iron rusts, especially around water. To prevent metal from oxidizing in the presence of moisture, cast iron requires a process called ?seasoning?. Seasoning is simply the procedure of baking oil into the oven's pores, and on top of the iron pores. This baked on coating will darken and... 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 environment. Not all bacteria cause disease in humans (for example, some bacteria are used beneficially in making cheese and yogurt). However, the prime causes of food-borne illness include parasites, viruses, and bacteria such as:1. E. coli O157:H72. Campylobacter jejuni3. Salmonella4.... Read More
6 Tips for Perfect Homemade Hard Candy
There's nothing better than the juicy, flavorful hard candy from your local gourmet candy shop . . . unless you make it yourself, that is! Making perfect hard candy at home is easier than you think. You just need the right tools, a few simple ingredients, and your imagination.Try these... Read More
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10 Wide Open Tips For Food Safety In The Great Outdoors
Hiking, camping, and boating are good activities for active people... Read More
Picture Perfect Bread
The secret-at least most of it-is in the rise. The... Read More
ServSafe Food Program in Montana a Success
Montana has a great program for restaurant employees. Each preparer... Read More
Food Poisoning--An Overview
What is Food Poisoning?Food poisoning results when you eat food... 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 Art of the Marinade
It's a sad fact that these days it has become... Read More
Buying, Storing, and Preparing Apricots
When buying apricots, always look for those that are firm,... Read More
Wok this Way! (Part 3 of 5) Seasoning Your New Wok
Seasoning is the most important thing you can do to... Read More
Barbecue for You
In may just be in human nature to barbecue. Well,... Read More
Two for One Dinners: Beef
If you find leftovers boring, uninviting or downright "yuck," then... Read More
What is Gluten and Why does it Matter?
Gluten is a substance made up of the proteins found... Read More
Caring For Your Wooden Cutting Board
Researchers have found that bacteria have a tougher time surviving... Read More
Cooking Filet Mignon
Filet mignon is French, of course, with filet meaning "thick... Read More
Secret of Light and Fluffy Biscuits and Pancakes
Would you like to lose some weight -- in your... Read More
The World of Cornbread
We're partial to cornbread. We like its rustic texture and... Read More
The Perfect Omelet(te), How to Cook It
Omelet(te)sThey're easy to cook, right?We'll see.The first thing to remember... Read More
Christmas Cookie Decorating 101
Many bakers ask for tips and instructions on decorating cookies.... Read More
Is Cooked Food Really All That Good For Us?
In nature all animals eat living foods as yielded up... Read More
Hot Apple Pie - The American Apple Pie Legacy
While each country might have its own preferred style, "American... Read More
The Wonderful Wok: Stir Frying Basics
Want to enjoy the tantalizing taste of Asian food at... Read More
10 Smoky Tips To BBQ Food Safely
Cooking outdoors was once only a summer activity shared with... Read More
Clarifying Butter
Clarified butter is a delightfully rich concentrated butter that can... Read More
Ten Proven Tips to Buy the Best Meat Available
Ten Proven Tips to buy the Best Meat AvailableAs you... Read More
Baking Perfect Breads, Cookies, and Desserts
We're all looking for that perfect pie, or cookies, or... Read More
Cake Baking Tip Guide
Successful cake decorating is all about preparation. Baking and preparing... 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
Gourmet Sauces, Rubs and Marinades - Give Your BBQ a Gourmet Kick
Many individuals agree that the sauce on barbecued meat is... Read More
Season Your Pans for Non Stick Cooking
Nothing is more frustrating than trying to cook a delicious... Read More
Cool Summertime Cooking
Summertime--and the living is easy! But the kitchen is hot!!... Read More
Troubleshooting Cookies
If your cookies are too tough . . . You... Read More
Picnic Checklist
In the previous article, we suggested that you start a... Read More
Emergency Bread: Can you Bake Bread Without an Oven?
What would you eat if you were stranded without power?... Read More
Weber Grills Reviewed: Quality that Lasts
Barbecuing has long been a favorite pastime for many and... Read More
6 Tips for Perfect Homemade Hard Candy
There's nothing better than the juicy, flavorful hard candy from... Read More
Pyrex Mixing Bowls ? A Kitchen Favorite
Pyrex mixing bowls typically come in sets of 3 with... Read More
How to Cook Rice Right
The easiest way to make rice well every time is... 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
Better Baking Technique: Is it Done Yet?
Are my breads, cookies, or cakes baked and ready to... Read More
Two for One Dinners: Turkey
If you find leftovers boring, uninviting or downright "yuck," then... Read More
The Noble Crescent Roll - How to Roll a Masterpiece
Ahhh?the noble crescent roll. In some forms it has its... Read More
Bacteria and Food-borne Diseases
Types of BacteriaBacteria are all around us, in the air,... Read More
Low-Budget Meals In a Minute
Ever go home and look in the fridge only to... Read More
How to cut a cake
Have you ever wondered how to cut a cake? I... Read More
The Joys of Refrigerator Cookies
Baking cookies seem to fill the house with a sense... Read More
Once-A-Month-Cooking: How to Make Your Plan Work
As one of the oldest children in a family of... Read More
Solving The 7 Most Common Whole Wheat Bread Baking Mistakes
Let's face it EVERY cook makes mistakes (yes, even us... Read More
10 Critical Ways To A Perfectly Food-Safe Kitchen
Food poisoning is related to unsafe food, a dirty kitchen,... Read More
How to Make Homemade Ice Cream (Without an Ice Cream Maker!)
COLFAX, WISCONSIN - June is Dairy Month and what better... Read More
Unique Cake Decorating With Flowers
Flowers as a Cake Decoration, unique and easy to place... Read More
Two for One Dinners: Pork
If you find leftovers boring, uninviting or downright "yuck," then... 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
Cooking With Kids--Safely!
School's out! And summer is a good time to introduce... Read More
How to Make a Cajun Roux
The process of preparing Cajun food is in no way... Read More
7 Things to Consider when Buying a BBQ
BBQ as we all know is an abbreviated form of... Read More
Two for One Dinners: Beef
If you find leftovers boring, uninviting or downright "yuck," then... Read More
Whats a Pan Dowdy?
Cobblers and dowdies, crisps and crumbles, buckles and betties-what are... Read More
Easy Herb Butters
Since herbs are plentiful this time of year, why not... Read More
Baking Bread in a Dutch Oven
Dutch ovens were made for baking. In the hands of... Read More
Season Your Pans for Non Stick Cooking
Nothing is more frustrating than trying to cook a delicious... Read More
Bread in the Woods
We really like fresh bread while we're camping. There is... Read More
Barbeque Grilling has Reached a Whole New Dimension
Grilling on the barbecue has never been more exciting. Not... Read More
Must Haves for Any At-Home Chef
With the holidays on their way soon, many people will... Read More
Microwave Ovens and the Healthfulness of Microwaved Food
Microwave ovens do have benefits. They are certainly convenient. They... Read More
Barbequing, a Fun and Convenient Way to Make Dinner
"There's nothing more enjoyable than having friends and family gathered... Read More
Whisk Your Way To a Perfect Meal Every Time!
The whisk. A true versatile cooking utensil. Whisks come in... Read More
Storing Fats and Oils
The human body requires the intake of six types of... Read More
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