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Seared Ahi Tuna Salad

This colorful presentation is actually harder to shop for than to create. You must start with sashimi grade (#1) fresh ahi tuna – buy it from a reputable place that keeps sashimi grade separate from their grill grade (#2) of tuna, which must be cooked. Many people wonder what is ahi, a very […]

By | April 5th, 2012|Blog|

Yogurt Cultures

There have been a lot of questions about yogurt (yoghurt) lately, mostly about eating it even after the eat by date, questions about how long yogurt (yoghurt) really and truly lasts. Yes, most yogurts can be eaten for slightly longer than the eat by date chart.

But, yes there is a but, … […]

By | April 5th, 2012|Blog|

Easter Leftovers – What To Do With Leftover Ham?

Easter ham… If you’re like my extended family , we make a ham once a year and there always seems to be as much left over as we started with! But, over the years we have found that we actually enjoy and use leftover ham more than the original dinner. Ham is one […]

By | April 3rd, 2012|Blog|

How to Make Moist Easy Scones

Anyone who read my article about food dates a few days ago may have noticed that a few of the best-by dates on my food had already passed. Not to worry, I will get to all of them before they actually expire. My heavy cream was well past it’s date, even passed it’s […]

By | March 31st, 2012|Blog, Uncategorized|

The Big Myth: Food Expiration Dates

The Big Myth: Food Expiration Dates

We’re here to dispel some myths. Let’s start slashing with the notion that food dates are somehow controlled by the government…
Food Myth
By | March 29th, 2012|Blog|

Festive Easter Nests

You may have always been told by your parents not to play with your food, but on the holidays we feel that you should always play with your food! So, here are some Easter bird nest ideas for both brunch and desert that involve a little creativity yet are easy enough to […]

By | March 29th, 2012|Blog|

How to Make an Easter Bunny Cake?

Arguably, the cutest cakes of the year are bunny cakes made for Easter. Bunny cakes just look slightly more realistic than Santa Claus cakes! The finished product looks like you baked all day, when it’s actually one of the easiest cakes you can make since there are no special pans or tools required. […]

By | March 27th, 2012|Blog|

How To Plan An Easter Egg Hunt?

Planning an Easter egg hunt, the greatest of the easter egg games. With every upcoming holiday our family, like most, have certain traditions that everyone looks forward to no matter what.

The one Easter tradition that none of my children want to give up is the Easter egg hunt. It’s their favorite of […]

By | March 25th, 2012|Blog|

New Packaging Technology Impacts Shelf Life and Food Waste!

This article is just to share some new packaging technology that I’ve noticed on the shelves at various stores. These are not huge revelations, but since we are always looking to keep our food fresh for as long as possible while reducing our waste on trash day, the little things do add up […]

By | March 20th, 2012|Blog|

Save Money and the Environment by Decreasing Food Waste

These days we are always looking to be green, to make things better without negatively impacting the environment. New things are produced every day and the perfectly fine becomes “old” simply because there is a newer version available. We try and do our part by recycling and donating, but what about all the […]

By | March 20th, 2012|Blog|

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