Question:
What is Cross Contamination?
Answer:
According to Webster, the definition of cross contamination is “an inadvertent transfer of bacteria or other contaminants from one surface, substance, etc., to another especially because of unsanitary handling procedures. With raw eggs, as with raw chickens, it is important to avoid cross contamination”. [1]
That “inadvertent […]
Question:
What does a whisk do?
Answer:
A whisk is used for whisking and whisking adds air into the substance being whisked. Or, better stated, a whisk incorporates air into liquid substances. Use a whisk, or add a whisk attachment to a mixer, to add air into and thus “grow” the food at hand.
Liquid heavy […]
Question:
When is the best time to
add spices to a dish?
Answer:
In order to get the most
flavor out of a spice and into a dish, the best time to
add in a spice is generally earlier rather than later.
Yet, as with most things, there are exceptions.
[…]No longer used and expired medications are a problem to keep around as they can be dangerous if they happen into the wrong hands, yet they can also become a problem if not disposed of properly. Therefore, the U.S. government has created a National Drug Take-back day that occurs twice a year […]
What is an egg wash? Find out all about the process here.
Brussels sprouts are in peak season in the fall. Although this vegetable isn’t for everyone, it does have many big fans. If you love them, now is the time to indulge.
First, a few tips about choosing brussels sprouts:
Question:
Can You Refreeze Fish?
Answer:
If the fish has been
properly defrosted in the refrigerator, or in cold water
that was changed every 30 minutes, then it can be safely
refrozen within a strict two day timeframe.
Fish can be refrozen once it has thawed, […]
Question:
Does peanut butter need refrigeration?
Answer:
Actually, peanut butter does NOT need to be refrigerated.
People generally refer to peanut butter as either natural peanut butter or peanut butter. A common misconception is that natural nut butters need refrigeration while regular peanut butter does not. There is indeed a difference […]
Potato, potฤto – it’s all the same, right?
Actually, there are different potato types to choose
from. Usually one thinks of Idaho grown when thinking
about potatoes. Idaho potatoes are called Russett, which
is a starchy type of potato.
Deciding which potato to buy won’t make a huge overall difference, […]
Question:
How long to marinate chicken?
Answer:
Chicken is a relatively thin and light protein, with a structure that is less dense than that of beef or pork. Because of this, it does not take marinades as long to penetrate the meat. Chicken does not need a marinade to make it tender, but one can […]