Do you know the secret to making tender and never-dense muffins? Stir the batter quickly and only enough to dampen the flour. The batter should look lumpy and never smooth. http://www.InDianesKitchen.com Image from Pixabay.com Tips from BHG.com
Did you know that making your own bread crumbs is as simple as saving your leftover bread, even the heels? Make your own bread crumbs for use as crunchy casserole toppings, in meatloaf or whatever you use breadcrumbs for. Save your stale or leftover bread in a freezer bag and freeze. When you have enough, bake the slices in a […]
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 […]
Have you ever taken Ice Cream out of your freezer, that was already opened, and find it covered in ice crystals? The reason ice crystals form is as simple as air between the lid and the ice cream. How do you keep your Ice Cream from forming ice crystals? Simply smooth out the top of the Ice Cream then place […]
Did you ever buy bananas at the store and wonder why the stem end was wrapped in plastic wrap, like my picture above? The plastic wrap helps contain the ethylene gas, which bananas produce naturally whilethey ripen. Wrapping the stem end will help to slow down the ripening process. Foil can also be used to wrap the end tightly to […]
Did you know that you shouldn’t wash your grapes until shortly before you eat them? They should never be sealed in a bag or container with a lid. Grapes need circulation so go ahead and leave them in the store bag or container that they came in. If you bring them home and leave them on the counter they will […]
When is the last time you looked at the bottom of the sour cream foil? I know I never did, however, yesterday I saw this when I opened mine. Did you know you were suppose to smooth out the top of the sour cream after using it to make it stay fresh longer? UPDATE: After checking into this, I found […]