Vegetables are essential to the human diet. We get a great deal of our daily vitamin content from vegetables. We need to make sure that how we cook them does not drain vitamin contents and benefits of consumption. Cooking vegetables can be tricky. Over cooking can make vegetables bland and soggy. My belief is …
Remember visiting grandma’s house and walking into a kitchen overflowing with the most luscious smells you’ve ever encountered? There was always a large pot on the stovetop simmering away. And when that pot was opened at dinnertime, you found yourself face to face with a plate of the most tasty meats and vegetables you’ve …
In the course of running a bed and breakfast in Montana, I’ve eaten a LOT of scrambled eggs. I’ve gone through book after book, dozens of articles and scoured the world via restaurant and the internet to find the perfect recipe and method to create what — for all appearances — would seem like …
One of the most prevalent illnesses today is food poisoning. It starts as a slight discomfort a few hours after eating and grows into a life- threatening episode requiring hospitalization. The most common cause are the salmonella e-coli and listeria bacteria. And, they can be common problems in the chef’s kitchen. Common breeding grounds …
In general, the Japanese people are very healthy and live longer than any other culture in the world. Why is this? Many people attribute it to the way they eat. But if you think that all Japanese people eat is sushi you couldn’t be more wrong. Japanese home cooking is simple, healthy, and delicious. …
We use eggs in so many recipes. They are a staple in the kitchen. An egg can be cooked alone – boiled, poached, fried, scrambled. Or used as an ingredient in baking, batters and cakes. Alternatively use an egg to thicken sauces or to add air to lighten dishes. The egg is truly amazing. …
Even the most experienced home cooks can use a little inspiration now and then. Fortunately, it’s never been easier to find. The wide variety of cooking apps and websites available today make it easy to plan meals and even eat healthier. Whether you’re looking to ditch the stacks of faded recipes, make something new …
FOR THE TABLE Morton Salt ($1.30) – Made for a shaker, the tiny, cube-shaped crystals dissolve quickly over food and won’t clump in the bottle. FOR COOKING Diamond Crystal Kosher ($4) – Preferred by chefs, the light, flat crystals have a neutral salty flavor. FOR BAKING LaBaleine Fine Sea Salts ($7) – Accuracy is …