Did you know that when you crack a raw egg you should never crack it on the edge of a bowl? Doing so pushes the shell into the egg, allowing a better chance of getting shell fragments into your food. You should always crack the egg on a flat surface, like the counter, for a cleaner break. Once it is […]
What do you do when you bring home melons like cantaloupes, honeydews, and watermelons? You put them on a cutting board and slice them right? WRONG! As the CDC confirms, even when you’re not consuming the peel or rind, fruit can still be contaminated if not rinsed properly. Foodborne pathogens like salmonella and listeria can easily be transferred from the […]
Our celery stays fresh in our refrigerator for about 3 weeks by doing this simple trick. We completely wrap it in foil. Some weeks we use it up immediately and other times it may be 3 weeks, but regardless, we wrap it in foil immediately when we bring it home from the grocery store. Give it a try and see […]
Using this Homemade Fresh Fruit Wash Solution is a great way to help in killing bacteria, mold spores and to wash away any leftover chemicals or pesticides. This will also help to keep the fruit fresh longer. If you buy organic your fruit may not have any pesticides or chemicals, but it can still have unwanted mold spores or bacteria. […]
Do you still grease and flour your pans or constantly buy spray oil? When I sold decorated cakes I always bought a non stick pan coating that made the cake release from the pans easily and without sticking. This is just as good as what I used to buy and uses only three common ingredients. It will store in the […]
With Thanksgiving here tomorrow, you will want to enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner, safely, with your family and friends. You need to make sure that you cook the turkey to the proper temperature and then store your leftovers correctly to ensure everyone goes home full and that they do not end up with food poisoning. Follow these guidelines provided by […]
It only takes two ingredients to make Homemade Brown Sugar. It is as simple as stirring them together to combine them and it’s ready to use. It’s amazing how much they charge for something so easy to make. I had such a good response to the Homemade Powdered Sugar recipe that I thought I would reshare this Homemade Brown Sugar […]
I always seem to have tortillas but not taco shells. Did you know that you can turn a tortilla into a crispy taco shell in just two minutes, in the microwave and without frying it in oil? It really is that easy. Ingredients Place the tortillas into a large deep coffee mug. Place the mug on its […]
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, everyone will want to enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner safely with your family and friends. You need to make sure that you thaw the turkey correctly, cook the turkey to the proper temperature and then store your leftovers correctly to ensure everyone goes home full and that they do not end up in the […]
Don’t ever buy spray cooking oil again! Three simple ingredients is all it takes to make this fabulous Non-Stick Pan Coating and it lasts for months. It is made with the same ingredients you would normally use to bake with. When I first started baking I would grease my pans and then dust them with flour, always making a mess! […]