Potatoes were the first food planted in space. Applesauce was the first food eaten in space. Pistachios aren’t a nut but a fruit. Broccoli contains more protein than steak. Raspberries are a member of the rose family. Cucumbers are 95% water. Honey is basically bee vomit, forager bees regurgitate it. Figs aren’t fruit, they are flowers. Popsicles were invented accidentally […]
Do you know what it means when the food labels give the reference of FAT, SODIUM and FIBER? You may be surprised by the numbers below. FAT FREE: Less than 0.5 g of fat per serving. SATURATED FAT FREE: Less than 0.5 g per serving and the level of saturated fatty acids does not exceed 1% of total fat. LOW […]
Have you ever tasted Clafoutis? I decided to make this for my granddaughter because she is in her second year of taking French class in high school. This is an easy and quick dessert, like a cross between cake and custard with delicious sour cherries to offset the sweetness. I used frozen sour cherries, but fresh sour cherries will also […]
It’s strawberry season and the time of the year that I make two kinds of strawberry pies. I have shared these pies before but they deserve to be in the spotlight again. This delicious Frozen Strawberry Cream Pie above, makes two pies to put into your freezer. It is the perfect dessert to serve your unexpected guests because once it’s […]
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
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 […]
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 – […]
STRAWBERRY CINNAMON ROLLS: A intermediate recipe that uses yeast. CUT OUT SUGAR COOKIES: Made with my granddaughters help. HOME MADE CHOCOLATE FUDGE: This recipe is the only one I use when making fudge. VALENTINE’S DAY CRACK: Called crack because it is so addicting. HEART SHAPED HARD BOILED EGGS: This is so simple to do. CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES: Melt the chocolate […]
With the price of fruit these days, you don’t want to buy it only to get home and realize you can’t use it because it was too ripe, bruised or a bad quality. Below are some suggestions for buying fruit. AVOID CITRUS FRUITS SHOWING WITHERED, SUNKEN OR SOFT AREAS. Source: Ron Douglas Image: Word Press AI http://www.InDianesKitchen.com
Cherry season has ended but my frozen sour cherries have not! A classic Cherry Crisp recipe with old fashioned oats crumb topping baked in a 8” x 8” dish that’s perfect for dessert or a sweet treat. Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and really wow your family! Spray an 8” x 8” baking dish with cooking oil. […]