How long do Vanilla Beans last? Can they go bad?
Vanilla beans are a food item that many of us will buy but that rarely gets used in one…
Vanilla beans are a food item that many of us will buy but that rarely gets used in one…
How long does salt last? Can it go bad? What’s life without a pinch of salt?…
Who does not love yogurt, cheese, butter, ice cream, creams, cakes, bread, cafe lattes, mocha, and other forms? One…
As is the case with many liquors, a bottle of Kahlua takes a while to finish. It’s always good…
Learn how to create a velvety-smooth sorbet, that is bursting with flavor
Like a frozen mousse, this frosty dessert has candied almonds, mandarin oranges and a splash of Amaretto
Made with only a few ingredients, these tasty dessert cups are suitable for even the most restrictive diets
These seasoned fluffy mounds are perfect for holding butter or a pool of gravy
Packed with flavor, these are a crowd favorite!
These thin buns are perfect when you want the burger and all it’s fixins’ to be the focus
Light and refreshing, it’s the perfect sweet-tart treat!
Wow….you are going to love these!!!!
Adding a oatmeal crumble topping to these muffins makes them taste absolutely amazing!
The cookie is amazing tasting, so let’s bring those same great flavors and textures to a muffin!
Southwest flavors combine to create these delicious fried veggie cakes
The quickest dessert to make!
Only 1 ingredient and 1 step to make this delicious caramel sauce!
This combination is pure perfection – not too sweet, yet just enough to ask for seconds!
This deliciously sweet-tart slush is perfect on a hot summer day
If you love Nanaimo Bars, you’re going to absolutely love this creation!
Learn the ‘how, what, when & where’ to salt your foods – it will greatly improve the flavor and texture of your food
Looking for a healthier dessert with no preservatives, processed sugars, dairy or fats? Than this gadget might be just what you’re looking for
Here is a beautiful (and delicious) way to give someone a gift!
Since vanilla extract is made from alcohol, the question of whether the extract is gluten free routinely comes up
A very strict diet where absolutely no complex carbohydrates are allowed
Yes they do. Find out what food products barley and malt can be found in
Yes..and maybe no. There are a few things you need to look for on the label to be sure
For those that want to sweeten their foods without added calories, or don’t like using refined white sugar, sugar substitutes can be used
Instead of pineapple sauce, we created a crispy pineapple treat that looks as good as it tastes!
Boost your foods nutritional content by sprinkling on a tablespoon of this nut and seed mixture
Sweet crunchy bits of maple flavored pecans
Use fresh or canned peaches, and top with this sweet crunchy crumble
All you need are a few easy tips and ideas to get you started, and soon you’ll be making your meals look gourmet – but without the cost!
Both have similar properties, so learn why you would use one over the other
Deficiencies in vitamin D are associated with colon and other cancers, autoimmune disease, depression, heart disease, as well as being linked to food sensitivities
While eating out, here are some places to watch out for accidental gluten ingestion
The original flourless chocolate cake! Individual chocolate ‘volcano’s’ that erupt with rich sweet chocolate lava
Apples topped with sweet brown sugar and nuts, and baked until soft and golden
Fiber can play an important part in staying healthy and providing the assistance your digestive system needs to work properly
Coffee, hazelnut and chocolate are perfect together in this creamy milkshake
Just smelling this old time favorite, will take you back years to when your Grandma used to make it.
Soft buns with a neutral taste-perfect for holding your burger creations
Don’t be wary of summer picnics, make some of these tasty recipes to bring with you
Hot fudge cake…need I say more??
Spinach and cheese filling, rolled inside a tender chicken breast
Great white bun or bread recipe
Children can feel left out even though you try to convince them they just have to eat “special” foods. But with these tasty gluten free treats, everyone will be all smiles again!
Substitutes for sherry – what can I use instead? Though sherry can make for a fantastic aperitif, it does…
Parmigiano-Reggiano, also known affectionately as “the king of cheese” is essentially the perfect accompaniment to Italian food. With such…
Quark isn’t an ingredient that we would regularly find ourselves looking for in the supermarket, yet, for some, it…
When we talk about yogurt, think beyond those small containers you throw in your shopping basket to enjoy the…
Yeast is a living and breathing organism that is often thought of as a live bacteria. But it’s not….
Potatoes are preferable when making most of the dishes. They are a popular food in many households worldwide and…
Butternut squash is a fall favorite, and it can be prepared in a practically endless variety of ways. It…
. It’s pretty much accepted, at least in most of North America, that bacon is a god-tier food. The…
It is incredibly easy to run out of peanuts at exactly the time when you need them. Every household…
Do you have an insatiable chocolate craving and are looking for other healthy alternatives? Chocolate is a favorite snack…
When summer rolls around and it is time to have some friends around to enjoy some cocktails, there are…
If you open refrigerators in many households, you are probably going to be met by a jar of mayonnaise….
Applesauce is a staple ingredient in the kitchens of those who know all the secrets of delicious and healthy…
“I ran out of tapioca flour and only to find a pack labeled “tapioca starch” at the grocery store….
The rich value trapped in the rigid cream-white cloves of garlic has carried the legacy of the most dynamic…
Arrowroot powder is a popular ingredient used as a thickening and binding agent. If a recipe calls for arrowroot…
Substituting for macadamia nuts is something you could find yourself doing for a multitude of reasons. It could be…
The ancient plant from the Mediterranean land with long green leaves, bigger than the ordinary scallions that grow up…
Golden syrup has a wide range of uses in the dessert world. Whether there is no honey to hand…
Hazelnuts are crunchy, delicious, and have a great nutritional value. From baking chocolate biscuits to using them in savory…
Cointreau is just one of those special ingredients that adds a certain decadence to whatever it comes into contact…
If you think of a delicate herb that is still capable of freshening up a dish, dill will be…
The Swiss have many reasons to be proud; fine chocolate, their ongoing neutrality, and swiss army knives, among others….
What makes ricotta different from other cheeses? Because of the fact that ricotta isn’t a mature cheese, it is…
How many times have you decided not to bake something only because the recipe called for vanilla extract and…
Evaporated milk, by its name, suggests that it is milk but with all the liquid content removed. Bizarrely, this…
Capers are as nearly as divisive in the culinary world as the infamous Marmite; you really either love them…
The secret to a flaky pie crust, stable icing, and well-formed baked good lies on the kind of fat…
Peanut butter is one of those pantry staples that offers a multitude of uses in the kitchen. From being…
Prosciutto – taste, texture, and uses The specific taste and texture of prosciutto depend on a variety of factors….
Thyme (sounds as “time”) is a low shrub of the mint family widely used in the Mediterranean, French, British,…
How long does Alcohol/Liquor last? If you do not open the bottle of liquor, the shelf life should be…
It is so easy to end up buying literal tons of walnuts when they go on sale. They’re so…
Mushrooms are nutritionally rich, packed with B vitamins which contribute to energy levels and brain function. They also taste…
Fresh mozzarella is incredibly good. In fact, it’s so good that my favorite way to eat it is ripped…
Watermelons always become the highlight of the summer season. Most of us always look forward to munching on some…
. Amaretto is delicious — sweet, almondy and alcoholic it’s a treat that’s perfect used to spike a coffee…
Sweet, creamy, and starchy. That is how delicious sweet potatoes are. Sweet potatoes give a unique flavor to many…
What’s in a cheesecake? Baked or no-bake, this chilled and flourless (and sometimes eggless) cheesecake will never be one…
Can mac and cheese go bad? The short answer is yes, absolutely. The long answer is… well, longer. Let’s…
Hazelnuts are also called filberts or cobnuts. They have a smooth, brown, and hard shell that keeps the kernels…
Smoked salmon is typically bought either in thin strips, in steak-like cuts, or sometimes whole. Each of these forms…
Eggs are nutritious, and they are great for snacks and for many egg-based cuisines. Boiling is the easiest and…
Sherry is just one of those strange drinks. It generally only makes an appearance when there are guests over,…
Cottage cheese is amazing, but only when it is fresh and safe for consumption. Anything different from this could…
Whether you like tahini or not, certain dishes simply won’t come together without it. Thus, it is always good…
High-quality feta cheese is not cheap. But what if you have bought it for a recipe and ended up…
A bottle of bourbon isn’t something that we can often finish quickly. It is a great thing to have…
How Long Does Ricotta Cheese Last? Ricotta cheese is a perishable product and from the moment you bring it…
Donuts are one of the great pleasures of life. Whether filled with jam or perfectly circular and covered in…
For the cheese lovers out there, brie is an integral part of any good cheeseboard. We love its soft…
Brownies are pretty much to go-to and the ultimate baked treat. Whether you’ve baked them at home with the…
Canned vs Cartoned Coconut milk typically refers to two different products. Both feature coconut flesh as their main ingredient,…