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Happy New Year
Another year has begun and a new round of resolutions. Some will achieve their goals and some will not. But achieving or missing a goal isn’t as important as sticking to your plan whether it is to lose weight gained over the holidays, improve relations or live a healthier lifestyle. ... more
Read moreNot So Fresh Poultry
It is amazing what producers and retailers can get away with in the United States. Poultry can be sold as “fresh” usually at a higher price compared to frozen poultry even if the “fresh” poultry was previously frozen. That’s correct. The retailer can buy frozen poultry, thaw it and sell ... more
Read moreUSFDA Evaluating Banning Trans Fat
After decades of use in the United States in everything from fried potatoes at fast food restaurants, restaurant foods and desserts, and almost every processed food sold in supermarkets the United States Food and Drug Administration has proposed banning all products containing trans fat by removing trans fat the their ... more
Read moreDrying Fresh Herbs
Whether you grow your own herbs or buy them from a farmers market or supermarket, you can easily dry herbs to reduce waste, have herbs for winter months when fresh herbs are not available, or for recipes calling for dried herbs. Most herbs available dried from a store can be ... more
Read moreDIY Pasta Drying Rack
Homemade pasta has a unique taste and texture and cooks in less than half the time of dry pasta. Fresh homemade fettuccine cooks in 3 to 4 minute versus 12 minutes or more for dried fettuccine. You can use fresh pasta to make sheets for lasagna, cannelloni, or ravioli or ... more
Read more5 Stars for Chobani Customer Care
A few weeks ago I wrote about the Chobani recall of yogurt contaminated with mold. I’d bought a 6 ounce container of cherry yogurt which became bloated about a week after purchase and had the recall date code. I considered returning the recalled yogurt to the store for a refund, ... more
Read moreChobani Yogurt Recall
The word yogurt brings to mind a natural, wholesome food with many health benefits. It can aid digestion and regularity, can be low fat and low in calories making it a good choice for a quick breakfast or snack. On September 5, 2013, yogurt contaminated with mold during manufacturing was ... more
Read moreFresh versus Processed Garlic
Mediterranean, Asian and Indian foods would not be the same without garlic. Originally, garlic was only available as bulbs. There was no need to buy this herb when it can be easily grown from fresh garlic cloves. If you see sprouts browning from your garlic and have a garden or even ... more
Read moreDo Not Make This Recipe at Home
With so many cooking shows on television, producers must develop new concepts to attract and keep an audience. Public television in the United States broadcasts a variety of cooking shows hosted by professional chefs and cooks. One show combines history with cooking. I watched an episode for the first time ... more
Read moreEasy To Make Knife Sheaths
Investing in a good set of kitchen knives simplifies cooking. Some knife sets come with a wood or plastic storage block. If you buy individual knives, you most likely store them in one or two cabinet drawers. This can dull the knife’s cutting edge and can be a serious safety ... more
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