Did You Know – Buttermilk

2. It can be drunk as is poured from the carton and is also used in cooking. 3. Buttermilk is wonderful when using in marinating things, especially chicken and pork. 4. Commercially cultured buttermilk was introduced to the US in the 1920’s and has been pasteurized and homogenized. 5. In America, immigrants made buttermilk popular because it was viewed as […]

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Did You Know – Corned Beef Sandwich

According to NASA, on March 23, 1965 the first Corned Beef Sandwich orbited the Earth. The pilot, John Young, smuggled it aboard the Gemini III spacecraft and hid the unapproved sandwich in the pocket of his spacesuit right before launch. Two hours into the almost five hour long flight, he offered some to the commander of the mission. It took […]

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Did You Know – Airplane Food

Have you ever thought airplane food tasted worse than it does when you are on the ground? It may not be the fault of the airplane food. Did you know that our taste changes when we fly because of the change in humidity and pressure? The altitude also changes your body chemistry and decreases your taste sensitivity. Image from http://www.unsplash.com […]

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Did You Know – Ramekins

Have you ever heard the word Ramekin and wondered what it is? These are my Ramekins and we use them all the time. Below are some interesting things about the Ramekin. There are literally hundreds of things you can use these little bowls for, just use your imagination! Do you use your Ramekins for something other than what I have […]

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Did You Know – Fats, Oil & Grease

How many times do you call grease oil, or oil grease, or think when butter melts it is no longer a fat or you didn’t think coconut oil was really an oil because it’s solid? Check out these brief definitions of each one to better understand the differences. Butter is a FAT which is made from churned cream and remains […]

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Did You Know – Sponge

Did you know that if you use a squishy soft sponge made of cellulose fiber in your kitchen, it could be one of the filthiest things in your house? They harbor bacteria, mold and yeast. However, don’t give up on your sponge as I will share two solutions to this problem. 1. According to the scientists at the USDA, you […]

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