Yearly Archives: 2015

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Egg Substitution Possibilities

We found this information graph for egg substitution ideas and think it’s such a great way to present some healthy ways to replace an egg, if you so desire or if you’ve run out of eggs. Although we already have a table of egg substitutions under our substitutions menu, this is just […]

By | July 31st, 2015|Blog|

Free Gas… Use it Wisely! (Ethylene)

How to use the ethylene gas produced by your fruit to your advantage.

By | July 28th, 2015|Blog|

What is Reduction?

Reduction is a term used only when there is liquid involved in your recipe. But why do you reduce your dish? Find out more here...

By | July 15th, 2015|FAQ|

How to Pick the Proper Onion Variety

Onions come in 3 colors.
Can you guess which ones?
They are Red, White and Yellow. Most people have purple in their answer, but those onions are actually classified as red.

According to the National Onion Association, yellow onions are the most versatile and thus by far the color most produced – 87% […]

By | July 10th, 2015|Blog|

Most Patriotic Red, White & Blue Sangria Recipe You Will Ever Find

Some of you may remember the old punch bowls filled with a couple jugs of cheap read wine and then filled with orange slices… fast forward to 2015 where things are clean, clear and crisp. White Sangria is more refreshing for the summer months and provides an easy backdrop for letting you show […]

By | June 26th, 2015|Uncategorized|

Food Waste – Who Cares?

USA Today reported today that Americans trash $640 in food a year. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, that’s enough wasted food to feed an adult for a minimum of two months or a child for at least six months![1]

Estimates for the amount of food that is grown or produced […]

By | June 24th, 2015|Blog|

Food Allergen Labeling – Read Carefully!

Food allergies can produce symptoms from mild to life-threatening. With so many processed foods available, food labels need to be read very carefully by anyone with known food allergies. Here we list major food allergens, review the requirements for documenting these ingredients and provide some warnings for the shortcomings of allergen food labels.

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By | June 15th, 2015|Blog|

Gotta Try Mini Oreo Cheesecakes

Today I found two boxes of cream cheese in the back of the fridge. They were past their best-by date so I needed to use them soon. A large cheesecake usually denotes a special occasion, but mini bouts of specialness are sometimes just as important. Since I also had a package of […]

By | May 8th, 2015|Blog|

How To Roast Nuts

Question:

How to roast nuts? How do you roast nuts?
Is roasting nuts a necessary step in a recipe?

Answer:

Roasted nuts have more flavor and texture than un-roasted nuts, we think that’s an absolute fact. If a recipe says to roast the nuts you may be tempted to skip that step, which you […]

By | March 6th, 2015|Blog|

The Trendiest Foods for 2015

In the past few years we’ve seen virtually non-existant products like Chia Seeds, Coconut Water and Kale suddenly take up major shelf space in grocery stores nationwide. So, what’s up for this year, which products will the masses be enjoying in mass?

Gaining in popularity, here a some of the currently trending […]

By | March 3rd, 2015|Blog|