In The Kitchen
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When the recipe you are preparing calls for a pound or a cup of tomatoes, it’s good to know how many you will need before you cook. What are the various options for measuring tomatoes? Equivalent guidelines of whole tomatoes to weight, whole tomatoes to cups, and canned to whole tomatoes and cups will make the…
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Hints and tips to help you make a better apple pie. Learn how many cups it takes to bake the average 9- to 10-inch pie, when the ideal time is to purchase apples, and more.
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Preparing for cooking Cleaning morel mushrooms can help in the prevention of eating slugs, bugs and dirt. When I was a child, I was taught to soak morels in salted water for 15 minutes. This kills any slugs and draws out bugs from the nooks and crannies. I’ve heard of other people skipping the salt…
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As you get to know me, you’ll find that I love spending time in nature. I embrace the blessings in each season and all it has to offer. Early in May, I wander to a special spot in the woods to search for morel mushrooms. Typically, the morels start to pop up through the leaves…
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Information to help you convert cooking temperatures.
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Chop vegetables commonly used in meal preparation and store in the refrigerator for less than one week. For example: onions, sweet peppers, jalapeños, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, squash, tomatoes, cucumbers, etc. Bake several potatoes when baking another dish at 425F. Baked potatoes, once cooled, can be cubed or shredded and stored in the refrigerator (or frozen for…
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Making soup is an art! Whether you are making vegetable, chicken, lentil or any other soup, learn five ways to elevate your soup from good to spectacular! Saute Sautéing intensifies the flavor of the ingredients, infusing the soup with great taste. You can sauté in a little olive or coconut oil, or in 1-2 tablespoons…
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The common elements that damage cooking oils are heat, oxygen and light. Storing cooking oils in a cool, dry, dark place will help prevent them from getting rancid and oxidize. A helpful hint is to purchase cooking oils and fats in smaller containers. There is a higher probability of the oils and fats becoming rancid and…
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Enhance the flavor of your smoothies with these popular, and easy to grow, fresh herbs. When adding ingredients to the blender, include one (or a combination) of the following before blending. Start with a small amount of the herbs; add more to taste. Basil Adds a robust flavor in green smoothies Cilantro Adds a zip…
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Imagine that one of your favorite cookies is peanut butter cookies, and one day while eating one (or two) with an ice cold glass of milk, you begin having an allergic reaction. Now, this reaction isn’t just your average run-of-the-mill break-out-in-hives type, but an all-encompassing rash, heart rate acceleration, where your throat and lungs begin…
