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Good Food Fast: These Essentials Make It Easy

by Courtney Mroch

30 May 2008 09:37 PM

If I thought I was busy before my mom moved in with us and then had her stroke, I had no clue what that really meant. I barely have time to shop for groceries these days, much less fix meals.

The Bouquet Garni

by Valorie Delp

14 Apr 2008 06:39 AM

A bouquet garni is packet of herbs and spices that you put with your pot roast to help flavor the cooking juices. It gives your finished product a hint of whatever you put in it.

April's Cooking Tips

by Valorie Delp

05 Apr 2008 04:51 AM

Quite awhile ago now, I said that I would offer monthly cooking tips. A reader recently pointed out that I'm several months behind! I certainly won't catch up but I figure there's no time like the present to start.

A Steak By Any Other Name

by Valorie Delp

04 Apr 2008 05:08 AM

Do you know your steak names? I was surprised to find out how little I knew! I suspect it's because steak is one of those delicacies rarely enjoyed by this family of seven.

The Secret Ingredient You Need to Have on Hand

by Valorie Delp

03 Apr 2008 04:16 AM

Have you discovered the wonders of sour cream? Sour cream is great because you can add it to just about anything to get a creamier, richer, or more moist result. I consider it a "pantry essential" as it's the best way I know of to make a quick dip or add flavor and texture to a flat sauce.

Caring For Your Stoneware Bakeware

by Valorie Delp

31 Mar 2008 02:40 AM

The idea for using fired clay for baking and cooking is ancient. The Chinese used to take slabs of clay and heat them in a kiln of around 2000 degrees. The result is what we now call stoneware.

The Great Sugar in Sauce Debate

by Valorie Delp

28 Mar 2008 03:54 AM

When fellow foodie and blogger Lisa Pietsch started talking about sauce in the forums, I had no idea that there is actually a debate on whether or not to add sugar to spaghetti sauce. In one corner Lisa and I stand, firm in our non-sugar stance.

Using the Right Type of Bakeware for Your Baking

by Valorie Delp

22 Mar 2008 05:40 AM

If you are the ocassional cookie and brownie baker, then it probably really doesn't matter that much what type of bakeware you use. However, if you are into baking and bake a lot, the type of bakeware you use can greatly affect your product.

How to Glaze a Ham

by Valorie Delp

19 Mar 2008 07:46 AM

Central too many Easter tables this Sunday will be glazed ham. Of course you can always buy a pre-glazed, spiral cut ham. While I tend to think that's easier, creating your own delicious ham glaze, in my humble opinion, often tends a better result.

3 Ways to Improve Your Cooking Skills

by Valorie Delp

28 Feb 2008 04:55 AM

Have you ever wanted to improve your cooking skills but weren't sure how to go about doing it? Maybe you want to work on a specific type of food, or learn how to bake.



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