It’s estimated that each year Americans use 100 billion plastic bags. That’s enough plastic to circle the earth more than 770 times! States are gradually eliminating the use of larger plastic bags and those landfills are benefiting. Let’s get the most use possible from the bags still out there.
[…]Dried Beans are a handy item to have in the pantry. They’re available all year long, are relatively cheap and are full of nutrition. A package of unopened dried beans can last for a few years when stored in a cool, dark and very dry place.
Here’s the scoop on […]
Question:
What is blind baking?
Answer:
It could be a test of how
baking proficiency… place on a blindfold and see if
you can bake correctly! Just kidding, blind baking is an
actual term in the world of pie making. It is basically
baking the crust before the actual pie is assembled to
prevent […]
Basically all simple syrups, as the name implies, are pretty simple to make at home. What makes this recipe easy is that there isn’t even a trip to the grocery needed to make a simple syrup of the day. If you’ve got some sugar, water and a stove then you’re all set to […]
Mashed cauliflower, or cauliflower mash, is often called cauliflower mashed potatoes… even though the only essential ingredient is a head of cauliflower! It’s hard to get much healthier than that! Cauliflower mash is a nearly identical twin of mashed potatoes when it comes to appearance on a plate, minus the starches that […]
The leaves are turning and many BBQs are going under cover. This also means that hamburgs and hot dogs are becoming more scarce at home, leaving many pickle jars either empty or just sitting in the back of the fridge.
Pickle juice, or technically pickle brine, […]
Whipped cream in a can is cool to use, especially if spraying directly into your mouth! But, since it is mostly air, it really doesn’t stand up for long once placed. This makes it great for having an individual piece of pie, but when decorating the whole pie then serving it […]
Freezers these days are very low maintenance. Nevertheless, they should be checked a few times a year (think fall cleaning for now since we just celebrated the fall equinox and then again in the spring). Twice a year checks are recommended by most freezer manufacturers. Here’s what to look for in order to […]
There few foods as smooth and luxurious as a properly made cream sauce. Unless, of course, it breaks and separates. If that happens, luxurious is about the last way it could possibly be described. How does a cream sauce “break” and why does this happen?
Let’s find those answers and also look at […]
Corn can be plentiful at the end of summer, more so in some states than others of course. To keep that fresh taste well into winter, a great option is to freeze corn.
Instructions to freeze corn, captured at its height of sweetness to be enjoyed throughout the winter […]