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Types of Cheese

When I was in Future Farmers of America, I was on the dairy judging team. I had to learn all the different types of cheese and what they taste like. Today, this information helps me decide what cheese to buy and how to substitute one for another without changing the taste too much. If you are unfamiliar with the different types of cheese, I hope this information will help. Cheese Storage Tip: The best place to store cheese is on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator. Preferably in the crisper drawer. Hard cheeses can be stored in the freezer if … Continue reading →

Make your own Sourdough Bread

I like to make my own Sourdough Bread. I have made it for several years now. I think it’s easy to keep up and it allows me to have sourdough bread all year around. To make Sourdough Bread, you need to first make your starter. The starter contains three ingredients. You simply use from your starter to make your dough. Sourdough Bread Starter What you need: 3 Tablespoons of instant potato flakes 3 Tablespoons of sugar 1 cup of warm water How to make it: Mix all ingredients together in a glass jar. Cover and let it set at room … Continue reading →

My Top Five “Mama” Friendly Foods

For moms who want to cook but need a little help in the time department, try these quick and easy ideas: 1.Couscous – if you’ve never made this, you have to try it. Just bring water to a boil. Add the same amount of couscous. Turn off the heat. Stir, and cover. Let it sit 5 minutes then add anything you want. Voila! You can make a main meal out of couscous by shredding up a rotisserie chicken, chopped veggies like cucumber, onion, and tomato, some fresh herbs (parsley, mint, basil, etc.) and maybe a squeeze of lemon juice. 2.Pasta … Continue reading →

5 Reasons Why You Need a George Foreman Grill

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1. No messy splatters. The George Foreman Grill cooks from the top and bottom so there is no splattering or mess making with this one. I used to always burn bacon. With this grill, I just let it do all the work. My bacon comes out crisp, there are no splatters on my kitchen walls and the fat drains away. 2. Fat drains away. If you’re trying to eat low fat, the George Foreman Grill is designed to let the fat drip away into the handy, dishwasher safe, drip tray. 3. You can cook more than burgers on it. The … Continue reading →