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Why Do Make-Ahead Recipes Work So Well To Reduce Your Dinner Party Stress?
  One of the tricks I find most useful for hosting stress-free dinner parties is to make some of the recipes ahead. I find that too many last minute jobs can overwhelm me, so I plan ahead to eliminate as...
Simple Scratch Cooking For Healthier Families
11/2 cups all-purpose flour 11/2 teaspoons Clabber Girl or Rumford baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 11/2 cups quick-cooking (not instant) oats 8 oz. raisins 11/2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon allspice Preheat oven to 375∞ F. In...
Lardo di Colonnata: A Tuscan Delicacy
Pork is a staple food of the mountain regions of northern Italy, where it’s often said that a well butchered pig should leave ‘nothing but the oink’ behind. As a pig is typically around 30% fat, thrifty locals had to...
How to Fry Without The Trans Fats
  Trans fats are in the news a lot these days because a new regulation requiring that they be included on food nutrition labels is now in effect. Trans fats are created when liquid oils are made into solids by...
Tips For Spicing Up Seafood
  The allure of exotic spices launched Columbus on his journey of discovery. Today, home chefs can explore new taste sensations by using spices and other flavorful ingredients to add a new world of flavor to fresh fish and seafood....
How to Cook with Fresh Herbs
  Herbs are fun and easy to grow. When harvested they make even the simplest meal seem like a gourmet delight. By using herbs in your cooking you can easily change the flavors of your recipes in many different ways,...
Classy, And Oh So Tasty – Our Gourmet Gift Baskets Are Sure To Please!
When it comes to making a good impression, saying “Thank you” or selecting a gift will definitely delight a person. A few other choices that will guarantee success includes giving gourmet gift baskets especially when the food basket comes from...
When Your Meal Bites Back: Tips For Avoiding Food Poisoning
  Around the world, food-borne illnesses have become increasingly common. In the United States alone, millions of people get a food-related illness each year. Here are some tips on how to avoid getting sick: 1. Always wash hands before handling...
How To Enjoy A Good Cup Of Gourmet Coffee
  Are you tired of your regular Joe life and your regular cup of coffee that you start your day with? Then it’ is time to reward yourself with something different. Why not jazz up your morning ritual with a...
Market Spice Tea: Because There’s an Adventurer In All of Us
  By now, we have all heard of green tea and probably even read about the health benefits that it has and lots of other information. I want to take amount and put all of this nonsense aside and tell...
My Favorite Cheesecakes
    Lemon, vanilla, and the more elaborate concoctions such as pumpkin, chocolate chip, cranberry, and blueberry are just a few of my favorite cheesecakes. The delight you experience when you take that first bite of your favorite cheesecake can...
How To Make Authentic Mexican Cerviche
  When I mention the word “'cerviche”' to people, I am usually questioned, "What the ___ is that?"” After they taste my recipe for true Mexican cerviche, they are begging me to teach them how to make it. First let...
The Olive – History and Production
  The Olive tree dates back to early ancient times in both biblical and classical writings. In these early writings, the olive oil is referenced as a symbol of both goodness and purity; and the tree represents peace and happiness....
Top 5 Things You Need in Your Kitchen
  If you are just starting to cook or are moving in on your own, chances are you don't have much in terms of cooking equipment. Here is a list of what we recommend you to get as you are...
White Barbecue Sauce - Sweet, Sour, Tickling, and Tangy
  BBQ sauce is generally a basic mixture of tomatoes, sugar, and vinegar. The tomatoes used can be in various forms such as tomato sauce, paste, puree, and even ketchup. Sugar adds sweetness to the barbecue sauce and can either...
Why Cheesecakes Make the Perfect Gift
  Cheesecake makes a perfect gift. There are guidelines that should be followed when choosing the perfect gift. For one thing, the gift should be chosen specifically for a certain individual whose tastes are known to you. If you are...
Wrap Your “Claws” Around This Tips On How To Eat A Lobster
  Here are some succulent su\ggestions from the experts at Red Lobster on the easy ways to crack and eat this delectable dish. Step 1: Where to begin? The claws, with meat that is tender and flavorful, are generally the...
Why I Love Cheesecake
  What can be more soothing to the soul, tummy-filling, and sociable than having a piece or slice of cheesecake? These are just some of the reasons why I love cheesecake. Just thinking about cheesecake sets my mouth to watering...