Do a Dry Rub First
The debate on ribs has ended in my home. After years of toil I have finally capitulated and agreed to make ribs the fool proof way every time. Consequently the neighbors, the kids, and family from out of town all place special requests for ribs.To begin pre-heat your oven or... Read More
Fruit Cake
Are you the fruit cake in your family? Before you raise your eyebrow, I would suggest you read on to know what I mean.The fruit cake has tantalized the world for centuries. When you take a lip smacking bite, you will experience the taste of culture and valued traditions. The... Read More
Bacteria and Food-borne Diseases
Types of BacteriaBacteria are all around us, in the air, water, ground, on our skin and in our bodies. They are classified in a variety of ways, but for our purpose we can categorize them in a more basic way.Harmless bacteria ? Most bacteria fall into this category. They are... Read More
The Almighty Beer-Can Chicken
A popular method of cooking chicken in recent years both in Barbeque contest as well as backyard barbeques is the beer-can chicken. Cooking a beer-can chicken couldn't be any easier but the results are worthwhile. This is a technique that delivers a moist, succulent chicken and flavorful chicken. It's also... Read More
Why do We Need to Knead?
Bread dough needs to be elastic in order to capture the gases created by the yeast, stretch as bubbles form in the dough, expand, and rise. Without that elasticity, bread would not have the open texture we enjoy nor would bread be chewy. But what creates that elasticity?The endosperm of... Read More
Don?t Poke the Chicken at Your Backyard Barbecue
You might be planning a home remodeling project and it includes an outdoor kitchen. A big part of that plan will be the type of grill you introduce. There are a lot of things to think about and options to research before investing in equipment. I am not a gourmet... Read More
Perfect Picnics - Frugal Food Safety Tips
Summer is finally here and for a lot of us that means heading out to the lake or to the park for a picnic with friends or family.Unfortunately, if we're not careful when we plan, transport and serve that picnic, our outing might not end up happily.Here are some tips... Read More
10 Dishes Every New Bride or Groom Must Know How to Make!
Okay, you've either gotten married or are planning to pretty soon. Congratulations! I'm sure you're aware that this means you will be responsible for at least half the meals you and your loved one will eat from here on out! Not to mention future children, your visiting family members and... Read More
Is Your Cookware Poisoning You?
For over 40 years scientists have known that the fumes from hot non-stick surfaces can kill pet birds such as canaries. So just how dangerous are they to you?Several studies have been conducted into health concerns surrounding Teflon, the coating invented and patented by DuPont. The results have been disturbing,... Read More
Barbecue Success With The Rule Of Thirds
Ever been to a barbecue party where the 'chef' placed as much food as he could possibly fit onto the barbecue grill, every so often stabbing the food with a fork and juggling it around so that it cooks evenly? Ever noticed how, within a few minutes, the flames start... Read More
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How to cut a cake
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The Right Grill for Your Barbecue
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Baking Bread in a Dutch Oven
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Fine Tuning Bread Machine Mixes
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Ten Proven Tips to Buy the Best Meat Available
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Roasting Meat - Temperatures and Times
Despite plenty of evidence to the contrary, I still see... Read More
What is a Serving Size?
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What is Gluten and Why does it Matter?
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Grilling Tips ? Safety Comes First at the Barbecue
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Picture Perfect Bread
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Cool Summertime Cooking
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Fruit Cake
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Wok this Way! (Part 2 of 5) Selecting a Wok
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6 Steps to Grill the Perfect Steak
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How to Cook a Lobster
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Family Meal Planning Made Easy
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Garlic: A Quick Guide
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Easy Herb Butters
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Vegetarian Cooking - Three Basics
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Barbequing, a Fun and Convenient Way to Make Dinner
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Digital Thermometers
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Reductions: Proving Less is More
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Emergency Bread: Can you Bake Bread Without an Oven?
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Clarifying Butter
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What is a Serving Size?
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A Cookie Assembly Line: Efficient Cookie Baking for Busy Cooks
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Substitutions for Commonly Called for Ingredients
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Food Poisoning--An Overview
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The Barbecue Pit
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Picnic Tips and Tricks
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Christmas Cookie Decorating 101
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Cake Pans
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Grill Your Corn for Maximum Flavor
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Season Your Pans for Non Stick Cooking
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10 Critical Ways To A Perfectly Food-Safe Kitchen
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Secret of Light and Fluffy Biscuits and Pancakes
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Peppercorns & Ways To Use Them
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Is Your Cookware Poisoning You?
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Do a Dry Rub First
The debate on ribs has ended in my home. After... Read More
Cake Baking Tip Guide
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Wok this Way! (Part 1 of 5)
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The Perfect Scone: Keys to Make Your Scone Just Right
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What is Gluten and Why does it Matter?
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Baking Bread in a Dutch Oven
Dutch ovens were made for baking. In the hands of... Read More
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