You have probably heard of using a Dutch Oven for cooking but you may not be aware of what exactly a dutch oven is, or how they can be used in the kitchen. Some people think that this kind of pot is too old-fashioned for modern use, but many cooks still use them today. This […]
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My mother was Italian so I have a bit of an affinity with all things Italian and this includes drinking Limoncello. For those that don’t know, Limoncello is a liqueur with the main ingredient being lemons. It has a sweet lemon taste but with a typical alcoholic aftertaste since this is after all an alcoholic […]
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In our household, we have moved away from purchasing processed pre-made foods and more and more towards cooking foods from scratch. With that in mind we are now making our own homemade sauces, jams, preserves, relishes and mustards. It is definitely simpler to buy it all of course but I really like knowing exactly what […]
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So how did I first find out about this great tea maker? It was a few years ago when Paula and I were visiting our local tea store ‘Adore’ in Federation Square. We had run out of our favorite herbal teas – French Earl Grey Tea and Evening Mist, both very nice blends with a […]
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We purchased the KitchenAid Ice Cream Maker attachment for our beautiful KitchenAid Artisan stand mixer, so of course, we had to promptly set about trying out recipes from the manual that came with the ice cream maker. Well! one that has become a firm favorite of ours is the Triple Chocolate Ice Cream. This divinely […]
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“Read why this Electric Wok Beats Stovetop Stir Fry Pans Hands Down” Some time ago I discussing the benefits of using a carbon steel wok for making delicious Asian style stir fry when one of my friends piped up and informed the group that there is an electric wok that works every bit as well […]
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Preserving vegetables yourself gives you the freedom to adjust cooking methods, ingredients, and flavor to taste—as well as to guarantee a stash of your seasonal favorites throughout the year, impress friends and family, and even save some cash in the process. Let’s start by looking at some of the vegetable canning basics. Pressure Canning Vegetables […]
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Although most people hear the word “canning” and think “jams and pickles,” the art of home canning extends to all sorts of foodstuffs, including a wide variety of meat and seafood. So if you’re short on freezer space and don’t care for jerky, never fear: canning help is here! The most popular meats for canning […]
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Nonstick pans are extremely popular these days, but are they right for you? Here are some of the advantages and disadvantages of this popular cookware choice, to help you decide for yourself. Advantages of Nonstick Cookware Generally made of aluminum, which is less expensive than other options such as stainless steel or copper. Food sticks […]
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I purchased an All American Pressure Canner Cooker and all I can say is what a fantastic piece of kitchen equipment it is. It’s not my first pressure canner but it is certainly the best one I have ever owned. So I thought that it might be a nice idea to give you some ideas […]
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