Salt is added to butter as a preservative. But, the amount of salt that is added varies greatly from one dairy to another. There is no standard as to the amount of salt that is added to make salted butter. Furthermore, butter packaging does not indicate how much salt was added to the […]
Fresh herbs add a burst of color and flavor as the finishing touch to many of our favorite dishes. But, short of an herb garden or a frequent visit to the farmers market, they are not that easy to keep on hand. So, many ask if they can substitute dried herbs for fresh […]
Question:
What is chicken stock?? What is chicken stock? What is chicken bouillon? Chicken stock vs broth? What is the difference between stock, broth and bouillon?
Answer:
They all can be used to make soup, they all taste like chicken and they are all a golden liquid. But, they also have several […]
Bread lovers unite for these stuffed breads that make a meal. Featured here are recipes for a few of our favorite stuffed breads that you will stuff and then they will indeed stuff you. You’ll find our stuffed Spaghetti Bread, stuffed Pretzel Dogs and stuffed Bread Soup. They all make a great […]
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What is Kosher Salt?
What is table salt? What is sea salt? What is the difference between kosher salt and sea salt?
Answer:
We decided the best way to answer what is kosher salt and these other questions is with a comparison table of different salt types (shown […]
These green velvet cakes may not be as astetically appealing as the original red velvet cakes that they are patterned after, but they do taste every bit as delicious. Also, they list high on any St. Patricks Day desserts list. I used my favorite red velvet cake recipe and altered it slightly […]
Woops! I didn’t use all of the cream cheese (actually, Nuefchatel – I substituted) that I stocked up on at Christmas and it has reached its eat by date. If I’m not spreading it on a bagel, then my next go to is pie. One of our favorite pies is Marie […]
Food storage is essential to extending the shelf life of any food. Keep your foods airtight and free from contaminants and they will last longer. We tested many food storage products and picked a top choice for each type of storage – pantry, refrigerator and freezer. Here is our favorite in each […]
This bread is a take-off on the bloomin onions served at many restaurants. But… it’s a little heartier than an onion, it’s not deep fried, and this bloomin bread makes a snacking centerpiece for watching the SuperBowl. (Although this year, since February 2nd is also Groundhog Day, you may also want to […]
Are you ready to celebrate Groundhog Day? If not, you might want to get some groundhog day treats such as these groundhog day cookies and cupcakes ready.
Punxsutawney Phil has seen his shadow 100 times since the Pennsylvania town began the tradition began back in 1886. That equates to […]