Zesting can make all the difference in baking, cooking, or getting that “curb appeal”. Is zesting something you’ve never done or dreaded because it’s an extra step or you just don’t know how? Well, fret no more! Here are some easy tips and tools to make your life easy peasy. This is what I call,Continue reading “Zesting Made Easy and Safe for Scrumptious Food!”
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Garlic 4 Ways: How and Why?
Garlic is one of those ingredients that take on human qualities. It can be an introvert in one situation and an extrovert in another. I think most of us (all) are like garlic. Depending on our environment, we can shine brighter than necessary or hide like a hermit crab but still be present. Either wayContinue reading “Garlic 4 Ways: How and Why?”
What are Fennel and Leek, Really?
Fennel and Leek are becoming common ingredients in recipes. However, they are not the easiest vegetables to decipher. I mean, look at them? Weird… is my first thought. But there’s so much to them. They add depth and flavor to lots of dishes and are not intimidating once you know how to cut, clean, andContinue reading “What are Fennel and Leek, Really?”
Butter and Eggs to Room Temperature Quickly!
Is it possible? How quickly are we talking? Your recipe calls for room-temperature ingredients, particularly butter and eggs. Oops! You forgot to set them out an hour before you needed them, now what? Well, you could just ignore the suggestion (I mean, after all, aren’t recipes just guidelines, right?). Or you could actually do this,Continue reading “Butter and Eggs to Room Temperature Quickly!”
How to Store Fresh Herbs to last 2 weeks!
How many times have you opened the fridge and noticed that your fresh herbs have wilted or are brown? If you’re like me, too many to count. How can we easily prep and store our fresh herbs to last? So, how do we store fresh herbs to last 2 weeks? It all starts with cleaning,Continue reading “How to Store Fresh Herbs to last 2 weeks!”
Is Gluten that Bad? Which Flour Should I Use?
Why should we care about gluten? While many of us have a love/hate relationship with gluten due to gluten sensitivity or other issues, gluten is vital in bread making. Don’t get me wrong, it is possible to make a good gluten-free bread; however, unless you are unable to digest the gluten protein, you should beContinue reading “Is Gluten that Bad? Which Flour Should I Use?”