Homemade Banana Bread Recipe
Did You Know: History of Nestle Toll House Cookies
Ruth Wakefield discovered NESTLE TOLL HOUSE COOKIES by accident. In the 1930’s, in her restaurant called The Toll House Inn, Ruth made her butter drop cookies and was out of bakers chocolate. She did have a Nestle chocolate bar that was semi sweet so she broke it into small pieces and added them to her butter drop cookies. Thinking the […]
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 – How To Make Vanilla Extract
I have posted how to make PURE VANILLA EXTRACT before, however, I had to share my best batch ever with you! Look at how dark it turned out this year and when I smell it I want to make an air freshener with it. This year I bought vanilla beans on sale so I added 25 that were 6”- 8” […]
Easy Microwave Peanut Brittle
This is the easiest Microwave Peanut Brittle you will ever make! There is no candy thermometer needed for this delicious Peanut Brittle. You will wonder why you haven’t made it this way before. I have been making it this way since 1997 and I still can’t believe how easy it is. To see my step by step directions with pictures […]
Making Homemade Pure Vanilla Extract
My Pure Vanilla Extract was getting low and with the holidays just around the corner I had to get busy and make more. Making it is the easiest thing you can do. I ordered a bunch of vanilla beans on line to get started. I strained what was left in my pure vanilla bottle. Discarded the vanilla beans inside and […]
Magic Shell Copycat Ice Cream Topping Recipe
With it being ice cream weather I thought I would reshare one of the most fun recipes I have posted. I have to admit I didn’t think it would work but trust me, it is just like the store bought stuff. To see my step by step directions with pictures and a printable recipe card click HERE. http://www.InDianesKitchen.com
Did You Know – Vanilla Extract
Did you ever notice that when a recipe calls for vanilla extract in recipes that are boiled, like custard, they have you add it at the end of cooking and off the burner? Adding vanilla extract towards the end of the baking process can make the vanilla flavor more pronounced. This is especially true for custard-based desserts, where adding vanilla […]
Did You Know – Almond Milk
Did you ever wonder how they get milk from almonds? Well it definitely doesn’t come from a cow. Check out how easy it is to make your own Almond Milk. PRO’S OF ALMOND MILK CON’S OF ALMOND MILK Image from http://www.Pixabay.com http://www.InDianesKitchen.com