Did You Know – Storing Strawberries
Did you know you can keep strawberries fresh for up to two weeks with this simple bath method using vinegar and proper storage tips? http://www.InDianesKitchen.com
Did You Know – Yogurt
The precise origins of yogurt are unknown, but we do know that this fermented dairy product has been part of the human diet for many years. According to some historical accounts, yogurt was discovered accidentally thousands of years ago by nomadic herdsmen. These nomads carried milk in pouches made of animal skins, which contained naturally occurring enzymes that caused the […]
Did You Know – Refrigerating Citrus Fruit
Do you know how to store citrus fruits for maximum freshness? Citrus won’t go soft and dark like bananas or bruise like apples and pears. But if you eat only one or two a day like we do and buy them by the bag full they can spoil pretty quickly. Instead of leaving your citrus out on the counter, place […]
Did You Know – Lettuce Mix
With the price of food at the grocery store we need to store it properly. To make salad greens last until we can finish eating them and before they turn slimy, keep reading. We like to buy the big bags of salad greens because they are a better value, and my husband eats salad every day. The trick to making […]
Did You Know – Flour
Reuel Colt Gridley was an American storekeeper who gained nationwide attention in 1864. Gridley supported the Democratic candidate for mayor in Austin, Nevada where he operated a grocery store. He made a bet with a Republican friend that the loser would carry a fifty-pound sack of flour through the town. He performed his punishment with the accompaniment of the town band, […]
Did You Know – Food That Doesn’t Expire
Did you know that not all food expires? Here are five foods that don’t expire, how many of these did you know? SALT: Salt is a mineral which is one reason it can enjoy an indefinite stay in your pantry without spoiling. Salt has been used to preserve foods (especially meats) for centuries because it’s so effective at inhibiting bacteria; […]
Did You Know – Pancakes
This beloved breakfast food has been sizzling on griddles for longer than you might think. Evidence suggests that pancakes – flat cakes made from batter and then fried — were prepared and consumed by our prehistoric ancestors. Analysis of starch grains on 30,000-year-old grinding tools indicates that Stone Age cooks made flour to create a primitive form of flatbread – […]
Did You Know – Pork & Beans
We call them baked beans and my grandma used to bring them to every family get together. It was the first thing I ate because I loved to eat the bacon as a child and now too. My favorite way to eat these is cold. Canned versions of this classic American side dish can still be found on grocery store […]
Did You Know – Meat Hash
Breakfast hash has been around for centuries and is still enjoyed today, but it was particularly popular during World War II, when meat rationing required home cooks to get creative. Traditional home-cooked hash was made of “chopped cooked meat” and cooked vegetables (usually potatoes and onions) mixed with broth and fried on the stove. While it was served at lunch […]
Did You Know – Plastic Lids
It can be frustrating trying to store your plastic lids, we all have them! There are many kinds of magazine racks you can purchase that are perfect for storing your plastic lids. This one is my favorite magazine rack as I love the divided sections and with the front open, any size lid will fit. A dish drying rack is […]