KitchenNutIf you have read anything about trans fats lately, you’ve probably read enough to know their not good for you. Truthfully, this really shouldn’t come as a shock, though. It makes me laugh, however, as there are so many things that scientists have once tauted as good for you, then later, oops! This, being one […]
Who hasn’t heard this before?? To me, it’s always been relative to larger purchases, such as cars, electronics, etc. So, where does food fall into this category? Is the vanilla sold at Williams-Sonoma for $12 better than the vanilla sold at Target for $4? So many brands and varieties of tomatoes when you’re at the […]
A cake by any other name would taste just as sweet, right?? Of course! After all, cake is cake, right?? Recently I discovered that I can make one giant pancake, which for those of you who find yourselves hovering over the stove flipping pancakes for a seeming eternity, this is a handy tip! Preheat your […]
Reta H. asks: [My daughter-in-law] had a call the other Sunday morn as she was about to fix that Sunday dinner. She wanted to cook a ham but it was frozen? Did it need to be thawed before she cooked it? also, the same thing about chicken while we are asking. Chef says: ALWAYS, ALWAYS, […]
With so many chefs and the “freedom of speech” thing going on in the U.S., there’s no hard-fast rule of what size eggs must be called for in a recipe. So, if your recipe doesn’t specify, go for “large.” But, if it calls for medium or extra-large, here’s a little chart to get you through: […]
Many recipes call for milk, but aren’t so good about specifying which type. And, uh, while we’re at it, what’s with all the “half-n-half,” “heavy cream,” “whipping cream,” etc. Boy, there are just too many milks to choose from! Well, when it comes to baking, fattier is better! I mean, really, if you’re on a […]
The invention of paper muffin cups came as such a joy to the modern domestic person in the early 1900s. However, I think over time we have forgotten exactly why they were invented – it was in the days of cast iron pans and cast iron muffin molds. To clean these pans is a beast, […]
Ever wonder why store-bought bread lasts forever, while homemade bread can only be enjoyed for three to four days? Well, if you want to be disgusted, read the ingredients on the side of your bread bag. My personal thought – any chemicals that can be added to bread to make it last weeks, makes me […]
There are many chefs who don’t consume alcohol and so many recipes which call for it – what’s a chef to do? The common myth (yes, myth) that alcohol burns off during cooking won’t work in this game. Okay, to clear the myth before I go on – yes, a large portion can burn off–if […]