As many high water content vegetables age, they lose moisture. With this loss of moisture, their cell walls begin to sag giving them a limp appearance. This can happen to lettuce, carrots, celery, asparagus, fresh herbs and several other vegetables. That’s why many people wonder how to crisp lettuce.
Following are specific […]
Microwave ovens are convenient, there’s no denying that… but if you are cooking, and not just re-heating leftovers, they can be dangerous. If you are actually cooking in the microwave, be sure to read the following list of cautionary statements about cooking with a microwave. We’re not talking about what happens if you […]
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 […]
How to use the ethylene gas produced by your fruit to your advantage.
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% […]
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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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Should you eat green potatoes? All the
scoop on green potatoes.
How to Clean a Cutting Board?
What’s the best way to clean and deodorize a cutting
board?
How to make healthy pancakes Make easy
healthy pancakes with this simple recipe.
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harbors germs if not properly maintained.
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How to Keep Apples from Turning Brown?
Explore the ways.
