Did You Know – Microwave Oven

Image from http://www.Pexels.com When you talk to people about the Microwave Oven, you may hear some pro’s and con’s about it’s safety. Check out some of the facts below. Below is some information that I found from http://www.GoodHousekeeping.com. 2. Oils such as olive oil do not heat well in the microwave. The molecules in the oil lack the polarity like […]

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Did You Know – Macadamia Nuts

Image from http://www.unsplash.com by Mockup Graphics The only nuts I like are peanuts and Macadamia Nuts! I only buy Macadamia Nuts to make my White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Christmas Cookies because they are so expensive. Check out these 10 facts about Macadamia Nuts below, according to http://www.ayoubs.ca. http://www.InDianesKitchen.com

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Did You Know – Cool Whip

A few of my blogging friends have told me they didn’t know what Cool Whip is or they can’t buy it, guess why? They don’t live in the United States. According to Wikipedia 2 Tbsp. of original Cool Whip has 25 calories, 1 gram of saturated fat, 0 mg sodium and 2 g total sugar per serving. Have you ever […]

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Did You Know – Barbecuing Or Grilling

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between Barbecuing and Grilling? I never really thought about it until I saw a post by mentalfloss.com. I didn’t know barbecuing could be done on our grill, I thought that was grilling. So what is the basic difference between the two? If you cook hot and fast, that is considered grilling. Food […]

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Did You Know – Baking Soda

Did you know that Baking Soda is not just for baking? Baking soda is good for immediate relief from occasional acid reflux. Adults can dissolve 1/2 tsp. in 4 oz. of water and sip it slowly. Baking soda can be used to polish your silver utensils. Sprinkle 1/4 cup of baking soda into an aluminum foil lined container that is […]

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Did You Know – Bagels

Did you know that if bagels get stale you can refresh them? Just dampen a paper towel and wrap it around the bagel. Microwave the wrapped bagel on high for 10-20 seconds and it should taste like it was just baked! http://www.InDianesKitchen.com Picture from http://www.Pixabay.com

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Did You Know – Mushrooms

Do you rinse your grocery store mushrooms before eating them like I do? Mushrooms always seem to come with dirt on them so I rinse them off. I’ve read that the right way to clean mushrooms is to brush off anything on the mushroom with a paper towel or toothbrush because it is not really dirt, it is the substance […]

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