The 5 Second Rule states that if you pick up dropped food within 5 seconds, it’s OK to eat.
Can this be true? Is it true that food, if dropped, is safe to eat if it spends less than 5 seconds on the dirty floor? That’s what the 5 second rule states!
We are not […]
Question:
What’s the healthiest way to cook vegetables? How do you steam vegetables? How long to steam vegetables?
Answer:
Steamed vegetables – the healthiest way to cook vegetables is to steam them.
Steaming means cooking them with the hot steam which rises from water being boiled.
Also see the table below for help with proper […]
Question:
What is lemon zest? How do you make lemon zest?
Answer:
Lemon zest is the colorful outside of the lemon. It is the yellow part of the lemon peel.
Lemon Zest is not the same thing as rind or peel, it is just the outermost colorful part of a citrus fruit. The yellow layer […]
Question:
How to cook spaghetti squash? What is spaghetti squash?
Answer:
There are a few different ways to cook spaghetti squash, but boiling is the most popular. Details are given below for four different ways to a cook spaghetti squash.
Before learning how to cook spaghetti squash, […]
The short answer for what do dogs eat is that dogs need mostly protein and calcium in their diet. This is provided by any quality dog food and is all that is needed for dogs eat to maintain a balanced diet.
That’s the easy part, but if you like to give dogs treats […]
I usually refer to these cakes as 4th of July cakes, because that’s when I make it every year, but they can be made for so many different occasions. These American flag cakes are not only festive for the 4th of July, but they work great for Memorial Day, Veteran’s Day or a […]
How do you tell when meat is done? What is the proper internal temperature of chicken? What is the proper internal temperature of pork? What is the proper internal temperature for a steak?
Using a meat thermometer is the most accurate way to tell if your chicken or other meat is done. There are […]
Question:
How do you read your tables for OPENED products?Answer:
We’ve been getting several emails on this topic, so will try to explain our tables in a little more detail. The answer to both questions can depend […]
Food contaminants are everywhere – in the air, in the water and in the ground. Food contaminants are defined as any substance that makes food unfit for consumption. Proper food handling can keep your foods from making you sick.
According to government estimates, one in six Americans becomes ill from eating contaminated […]
We recently tried out a few Snapware airtight food containers.
This is the Snapware 2.8 Cup Square Airtight Food Storage Container. It’s great for leftovers. Since storage is key to extending the shelf life of all foods, it really helps to have quality food storage containers on hand. You can seal leftovers […]