Fancy chocolates are a always a hit for any occasion. Chocolate fountains are sure to entertain and impress, but since they take up a lot of storage space for very limited use we’re going to talk about making and using much smaller quantities of dipping chocolate. Chocolate dipped strawberries, among the top on […]
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What to do with stale bread? What to do with old bread?
My loaf of bread has become hard, is there anything that can be done to make bread soft again?
Answer:
There isn’t much that can compare to freshly baked bread right out of the oven, so soft and light that it’s hard […]
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How long to boil corn? How do you make perfect corn on the cob?
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Never boil your corn for any longer than 10 minutes. The best way to boil corn is for less than a minute and then let it seep in the covered hot water for […]
The Vitamix 5200 is More Than A Blender.
The Vitamix 5200 Blender is so much more than just a blender, in fact it is often referred to as “the kitchen workhorse” and we can see why. It actually can replace many other machines in your kitchen.
We use the Vitamix 5200 as a blender […]
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You mention that ham is the traditional Easter dinner. How long to cook a ham? How do I cook a honey baked ham? How long to cook a spiral ham?
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A ham is actually one of the easiest “roasts” or main meat dishes that you can make. Almost all hams in the […]
A great question we were asked is “How much water should I drink a day?”
The answer, although it may surprise you, is that you should drink eight glasses of water every day, meaning your body needs 64 ounces of water a day. For some people that’s a lot of water. Yet, doctors […]
We love to cook, but there are times when we just like to kick back and let someone else serve us – am I right? It’s so nice to enjoy a nice meal with no muss, no fuss and then go back home to a clean kitchen. But you need a restaurant coupon, […]
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How to Make Mashed Potatoes
What’s the best way to make mashed potatoes? Can you use potatoes with white sprouts when making mashed potatoes?
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Making mashed potatoes is a great way to start cooking. They’re easy and delicious, mashed potatoes are a true comfort food. To make mashed potatoes, […]
You may have wondered how to use a melon baller or how to use a cocktail shaker, there are some good youtube videos for that – but what if you seldom shake cocktails and still want to use a cocktail shaker? Do you have some old cooks tools sitting in your kitchen drawers […]
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What are Scallions?
When a recipe calls for a scallion – is it the green or the white part? What can I substitute for scallions in a recipe?
Answer: Scallions are a member of the Allium species, which are edible plants that are “onion-like”. They have long hollow green leaves and a white root bulb […]