If there’s any cuisine that I believe has taken the world by storm, it is definitely Chinese cuisine. And I’d admit that Chinese cuisine has also taken over my kitchen by storm. Who honestly doesn’t love Chinese food? It can be fancy and sophisticated but can also be greasy takeout. And the best thing about … Read more
Our house seems to be made of cutting boards! Under the sink, We have wood cutting boards that are square, round, bigger round, and rectangle. We also have a fair share of plastic ones too. However, my go-to cutting board is always one of the wooden ones, which is why we need to know how … Read more
I grew up in North East Texas where biscuits were a part of nearly every meal and we ate them with everything. My grandmother made a killer Biscuit Pudding and to this day, I haven’t found a replica, and all my tries are proving fruitless. Or pudding-less, as the case may be. If you’ve been … Read more
More and more silicone cooking utensils and bakeware are on the market. Home (and professional) chefs have the benefits on lock: silicone whisks and tongs don’t mark delicate nonstick pans, silicone baking mats are non-stick and heat-resistant, and silicone by its very nature discourages the growth of microbes (hello, cleaner kitchen!). If you’ve been cooking with … Read more
It took me a long time to commit to owning a pizza stone. It seemed like a luxury for people with big kitchens and lots of time on their hands. It wasn’t until I was 30 that I was actually gifted a stone for Christmas. Suddenly every frozen food I had in the house got … Read more
They say when life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. And I honestly couldn’t agree more, both with the figurative and the literal meaning. Lemon is a year-round delight in the kitchen. Quick Navigation Is lemon juice in a bottle the same as fresh?Does lemon juice go bad? Can you freeze lemon juice? How much juice is … Read more
Herbs add flavor to a variety of dishes. Besides being tasty, some herbs are also packed with ingredients of a medicinal nature. You can enjoy all the flavors and the health benefits of most spices you would otherwise have to buy from stores. Even more incredible is the fact that most herbs are relatively easy … Read more
Summer tropical fruit has a delectable taste, texture, and freshness that is particularly wonderful served sweet, ripe, and cold—pineapple, especially. I’ve been so intimidated by using whole pineapples that it was only recently that I actually learned how to properly cut into them. Those scary-looking spikes as well as its crown? Yikes! But it turns … Read more
How long can chicken sit out? What makes poultry products go bad quickly? How do you properly handle these products to ensure that you and your family are safe from foodborne illness? These are important questions not many people may know the answers to. When it comes to spoiled chicken, it doesn’t matter whether the chicken is … Read more
Pineapples genuinely are the gift of gods from tropical heaven. The only downside to this is they can be quite challenging to maintain considering that their freshness can be easily tainted. The key to making the most out of your pineapple is proper storage. In this article, I give you the tips and tricks on … Read more