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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.

3 Easy Ways to Salvage a Ruined Dinner Without Ordering Pizza!

by Valorie Delp

25 Feb 2008 09:55 AM

It doesn't happen to me often, but every once in awhile I 'ruin' dinner. I should clarify that if you've completely burnt dinner to a crisp, or baked the roast with the plastic still on it, then just go ahead and start dialing the pizza place now.

Garnish Your Desserts Like a Pro

by Valorie Delp

09 Feb 2008 09:01 AM

I have always been known as a baker. However, it's only been in the last few years that I've heard things like, "Oh, I thought that was from a bakery," or "You did that? Really?" It's not the taste of my food that has changed that much.

Preparing Your Holiday Roast

by Michele Cheplic

22 Dec 2007 11:50 AM

If you were lucky enough to get a holiday roast then you are one step ahead of some of the shoppers I met at the market yesterday. Our grocer ran out of premium roasts so I am making do with a cheaper cut.

Keep Food Fresh Longer

by Michele Cheplic

11 Dec 2007 09:39 AM

I could just scream. I just threw away a container of fresh strawberries that cost me early $4. What a waste. I bought them on Sunday and when I went to use them today there were maybe four berries that were worth saving.

Tips for Getting Your Holiday Baking Done Easily

by Valorie Delp

02 Dec 2007 03:57 AM

Yesterday began our season of holiday baking. I must admit, this year is a little different because I am catering a few things between now and Christmas and so my cookies, fudges and quick breads are taking a back seat. Nonetheless, some holiday baking will get done. . .eventually.

Baking Basics... Just in Time for the Holidays

by Michele Cheplic

29 Nov 2007 08:47 PM

It's that time of year again... a time when my kitchen is an utter disaster, but the house smells utterly delicious. A time when even self-professed non-bakers fire up the oven, roll up their sleeves and start sifting flour and separating eggs with a vengeance. Ah, yes, Christmas time.

A Thanksgiving Primer

by Valorie Delp

21 Nov 2007 09:21 AM

What are you doing today? Right now? If you're reassuringly sipping your coffee, you must get up, stop reading, and go get ready. Unless of course you enjoy the chaos of the kitchen and all 30 of your guests asking whether or not you need help.

Food Tips and Kitchen Hints for September

by Valorie Delp

25 Sep 2007 08:56 AM

Last month, I began collecting hints and tips that I thought were great and highly useful in the kitchen. Here is my latest edition of hints, tips and tricks in the kitchen. For an elegant decoration on frosted cakes or brownies. . .

Common Cooking Dilemmas: 5 Tricks for Portions and Timing

by Valorie Delp

23 Aug 2007 08:14 AM

Someone recently asked the following question: I like to cook but I can never seem to get the portions and timing of the food right. I always make way too much or way too little. And if I'm making several dishes, I can't seem to get it all done at the same time.



Recent Blog Comments
 
Michele Cheplic says...

"A holiday just isn't a holiday without chocolate, right?"

In Cool Thanksgiving Pies

ashambeda says...

"I'm obsessed with pie."

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