Not all fats are created equal and not all fats are bad. Cholesterol and saturated fats are the hardest on your heart, while monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats are the easiest. Read below how to recognize all four in your diet. CHOLESTEROL is a fatty substance found in animal foods including meat, poultry, fish, egg yolks, milk, cream, cheese, butter and […]
Pre-washed Produce Fresh produce is high on the list of things we really should wash before eating, especially if it will be eaten raw without cooking. Cooking is the stage that kills bacteria, which is why vegetables such as lettuce and sprouts so often cause foodborne illness. While the USDA endorses washing or rinsing most produce before you eat or […]
In Sweden, fermented herring, known as surströmming, is a traditional delicacy, particularly in the northern regions. It involves Baltic Sea herring that’s been salted and fermented in a weak brine for several months, resulting in a strong odor and distinct taste. Surströmming is typically eaten with flatbread, potatoes, onions, and sour cream. FERMENTATION PROCESS Surströmming is made by lightly salting […]
When you fry beef, sprinkle it with paprika for extra flavor and to make the beef golden brown. Always thaw beef in the refrigerator for maximum safety. Refrigerate poultry promptly after purchasing it. Keep it in the coldest section of the refrigerator for no more than two days or freeze for longer storage. When you microwave skinless chicken pieces, cover […]
Have you ever heard of Budu fermented fish sauce? I was watching a TV show about Malaysia cooking and on this particular show they left massive containers of fish and salt in the sun for months and they stirred it every day. This blew my mind so I had to find out more. http://www.InDianesKitchen.com
Have you ever eaten Caviar? Did you know true Caviar is fully ripe unfertilized internal fish eggs, called roe, that only come from the Sturgeon? However, in the USA, the FDA allows for any type of salted fish roe to be labeled as caviar, as long as the name of the fish is included on the label. They also allow […]
Crispy, delicious and straight from the Air Fryer! Fish fillets coated in flour, egg and breading then sprayed with cooking oil and air fried without all that greasy mess. My son gave us a bag of walleye that he caught and the Air Fryer didn’t disappoint! Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes at 400 degrees. Spray the basket with […]