Yearly Archives: 2018

Question:
What’s the difference between Sparkling Wine and Champagne?
What’s the difference between Prosecco and Champagne?

Answer:
The first thing that you probably noticed when comparing Sparkling Wine or Prosecco to Champagne, and what probably brought you to this page, is the price.
The same size bottle of Prosecco is cheaper than the […]

Tired of making pies with either an extremely brown or even blackened edge? It is a common occurrence that can turn an otherwise beautiful dessert into something that you might even be ashamed to serve, possibly even making the crust inedible. Below is a simple little trick that will save what is to […]

What’s the difference between Olive Oil and Extra Virgin Olive Oil?

The USDA actually regulates the labeling of all U.S. made olive oils. American manufacturers of oil from olives must include 22 tests that assess the quality of the oil based on such things as flavor, color and molecular structure. [1]

Let’s face it, lots of things can go wrong when baking. It is after all a science.

Raise the odds of a baked goods recipe coming out correctly by avoiding this list of common baking pitfalls. These suggestions will prove advantageous whether making a delicate soufflé, an airy cake or even some crispy […]

There are lots of expressions involving old wine, one of the most common implying that nothing ages better than a fine wine. Well, that may be true for the finest wines that are kept well sealed and cared for with proper storage over the years. What we’re talking about here is old wines, […]

Question:

Can canned goods be frozen?
Are frozen cans safe?

Answer:

As a general rule, canned goods should never be frozen. Although freezing extends the shelf life of most foods, canning already extends the shelf life of its contents as far as possible.

If a known perfectly fine canned good becomes accidentally frozen, it can […]

To brine or not to brine is a question that home cooks all over America ask themselves mid November. Some say the process is an absolute must and others reject the idea because it’s too messy or too salty.

Scientifically, it does make sense. You see, salt water that absorbs into protein […]

Properly defrosting a turkey is indeed a crucial first step before cooking a turkey.
Cooking a frozen turkey, or even one that has been partially defrosted, is never a good idea.

Cooking a frozen turkey does not make any sense.
Here’s what would happen: The oven would work […]

Canning is generally a very safe form of storing food for extended amounts of time. But, if not canned properly, canned goods can go very wrong. It’s generally rare these days, but botulism in cans is still a valid threat.

Luckily, it is fairly easy to spot a can that is suspect for […]