• Supersizers gone!

    Updated: 2009-07-31 13:10:45
    The Supersizers may have finished eating their way through history, but which retro foods have stood the test of time?

  • Oceanside Eating in Rhode Island

    Updated: 2009-07-31 03:17:17
    Misquamicut Clams « BackNext » Picture 1 from 11: These clams are named after the state beach where I visited. They were topped with spinach, [...]

  • Fluffer Nutter

    Updated: 2009-07-30 03:39:30
    2 slices bread 1 Tablespoons peanut butter 2 marshmallows 1 square of chocolate bar Spread peanut butter on 1 slice bread, top with marshmallows, &

  • Bar Stools are So Stylish in a Kitchen

    Updated: 2009-07-29 22:04:34
    As many of you may know, we buy “ugly” homes, fix them up and make them beautiful so we can sell them. Whenever we start on a new project, I’m in charge of organizing and opening up the kitchens! Firstly, I knock all isolating walls down - walls that “isolate” the chefs from the rest of the [...]Bar Stools are So Stylish in a Kitchen is a post from: The How To Cook Online Blog

  • Woodchuck Pear Cider Review

    Updated: 2009-07-29 12:30:38
    I had Woodchuck Pear Cider for the first time last night at the Fox & Hound Pub & Grille in Dallas, Texas. My husband told me about it and we had it draft-style. I mean WOW!!! That is one of the tastiest beverages I’ve ever had! It’s alcoholic, yes, but is really not overbearing, and no, it doesn’t [...]Woodchuck Pear Cider Review is a post from: The How To Cook Online Blog

  • Tartine Cookbook Club

    Updated: 2009-07-29 04:09:38
    When it became my turn to choose the cookbook for our monthly cookbook club, I decided to take full advantage of having professional chefs on hand to make my meal. San Francisco has many wonderful bakeries and cafes and Tartine Bakery is one of the most well known. The owners have published a cookbook with [...]

  • A Quick Visit to NOLA…

    Updated: 2009-07-29 02:45:06
    …at my friend Ryan Dill’s backyard bbq! Originally from New Orleans, and now residing in Brooklyn, Ryan invited me over for a summer soiree where she and her roommate cooked up some serious Louisiana goodness–gumbo, alligator sausage, boudin and crawfish-stuffed baked potatoes (the latter being my favorite)! Nothing like a little crawfish to make me realize just [...]

  • Tomato Ciabatta Tart

    Updated: 2009-07-28 18:05:02
    Not too long ago, tomato tart recipes started flooding the world of food blogging.  To say the least, I was intrigued, but I really hadn’t planned on making this dish…  That is, I hadn’t planned on it until my next-door neighbor dropped off a huge box of home-grown tomatoes.  At that point it became more than a desire, it became a pressing need. I had originally thought of just making…

  • Celebrate National Panini Month with Sargento Cheese for Delicious Results

    Updated: 2009-07-28 17:05:07
    Home About Contact My Other Blogs Buttermilk Chocolate Cookies Reviews Subscribe Celebrate National Panini Month with Sargento Cheese for Delicious Results by Joi on July 28, 2009 Joi’s Newest Obsession : Vermont White Cheddar Cheese from Sargento As you know , I have an admitted obsession with Paninis AND cheese and I’m delighted by the fact that the two hook up so beautifully . Come on,really , does anyone even approach a panini that isn’t wearing cheese If they ever did , it was probably just to . laugh Thanks to the economy and the fact that we all want to serve our family more healthy meals , Paninis are hugely popular . With nearly 82 of consumers listing natural cheese among their favorite filings in hot grilled sandwiches panini , Sargento has declared August as National Panini . Month As part of the celebration , Sargento has partnered with Jason Denton , professional chef and author , to offer consumers new panini recipes for each day in August with an online National Panini Month Calendar at www.sargentocheese.com I preach so much about buying quality ingredients that many people mention it in e-mails . One cook from Louisiana recently told me about a cookie mishap she

  • Healthy Snacks for Kids and Some Great Advice to Get Hooked On

    Updated: 2009-07-28 15:47:22
    Back to School: Brown Bag Makeover Pirate’s Booty Offers Tips on a Healthier Start to the School Year As the blissful summer days packed with ice cream, Italian ices and barbeque come to an end, your readers will be thinking about starting their kids off right when they return to school by packing delicious, but nutritious lunches. Pirate’s [...]Post from: Recipe Blog and Food Blog With a Southern Accent Follow me on Twitter! @JoiTaniaSigersHealthy Snacks for Kids and Some Great Advice to Get Hooked On Healthy Snacks for Kids and Some Great Advice to Get Hooked On No related articles yet.

  • Eating locally abroad

    Updated: 2009-07-28 15:40:45
    Eating like a local is the goal of any summer holiday for Emily, and she won't rest until she's found that authentic taverna.

  • Check Out Offeretti for Great Restaurant Deals Near You

    Updated: 2009-07-28 00:58:03
    I just found the Offeretti Coupon Search Engine today and tried it out. It’s a great site where you can look up coupons or deal for just about anything near you - not just restaurants…LOL…but you know I’m a foodie. So, a few friends have been wanting to hang out with us and we decided that maybe [...]Check Out Offeretti for Great Restaurant Deals Near You is a post from: The How To Cook Online Blog

  • Sardine and Green Bean Salad

    Updated: 2009-07-27 18:57:06
    This simple salad made of blanched farmer’s market green beans, sliced radishes and imported sardines, dressed with a little red wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil was delicious!  I ordered it at a small Italian restaurant in my neighborhood that serves mostly small plates. And while I love going out to eat (almost 5 nights [...]

  • Recipes Featuring Sargento Reduced Fat Pepper Jack Cheese

    Updated: 2009-07-27 16:52:36
    I’ve been loving the Sargento Reduced Fat Pepper Jack cheese in paninis, on cold sandwiches, and (of course) on Ritz Crackers.   I’ve also found it to be outstanding in omelettes and shredded up in scrambled eggs. It has a bit of a fiesty side, so be sure you’re ready.  Personally, I think it’s sheer perfection. The Pepper [...]Post from: Recipe Blog and Food Blog With a Southern Accent Follow me on Twitter! @JoiTaniaSigersRecipes Featuring Sargento Reduced Fat Pepper Jack Cheese Recipes Featuring Sargento Reduced Fat Pepper Jack Cheese No related articles yet.

  • Clean Cuisine

    Updated: 2009-07-27 15:37:29
    I’ve been on a wee bit of a sushi bender.  My pal Ann took notice of the situation and brought over this set of sushi roll soaps.  I went looking for them on line and found a site that sells, sushi soaps, pillows, bandaids and even a sushi fragrance.  By the way, no detail is [...]

  • July 30th is National Cheesecake Day!

    Updated: 2009-07-27 12:24:20
    Many of you know, I really don’t like cake much, but bake them because everyone else does and they’re gorgeous works of art too! LOL However, I do love 3 obscure cakes in this world: 1. Angel Food Cake - My mom’s is thee BEST! 2. Dirt Cake - which is really more like an oreo custard pudding. 3. [...]July 30th is National Cheesecake Day! is a post from: The How To Cook Online Blog

  • Dr. Oetker Makes Baking Even Easier

    Updated: 2009-07-27 08:08:34
    I’m  not sure about you and your experience with Dr. Oetker baking mixes…but I recently just tried my very first lava cake from Dr. Oetker! Um…yeah…soooo delicious! It was super easy - much easier than I had anticipated, that’s for certain. Okay, so Dr. Oetker has now made baking even easier with their Shaker mixes. All you have [...]Dr. Oetker Makes Baking Even Easier is a post from: The How To Cook Online Blog

  • Arizona Southern Style Real Brewed Sweet Tea Review

    Updated: 2009-07-27 07:44:25
    Now, I’m a fan of Arizona’s Green Tea with Ginseng and Honey…not sure if I’ve ever done a review on it, but it’s a staple for me when I travel! Being down south in Texas, they are serious fans of sweet iced tea, which is fabulous because, as you know, I love love love tea! Arizona has [...]Arizona Southern Style Real Brewed Sweet Tea Review is a post from: The How To Cook Online Blog

  • Cooking Tips for College Students on a Budget

    Updated: 2009-07-27 07:34:40
    My husband and I were students in University when we met and got married in college. So, we definitely know how to stretch a dollar when you’re going to school and don’t have a large budget to work with. Plus, we know your meals need to be quick and easy, as you really don’t have a [...]Cooking Tips for College Students on a Budget is a post from: The How To Cook Online Blog

  • The Return of Whole Olive Salad

    Updated: 2009-07-26 22:22:10
    Olive salad is a thing of beauty.  Often it’s comes in jars as bits and pieces of olives and pickled veg, the very thing to gild a Muffaletta (a large round sandwich piled with ham, provolone, salami, mortadella, and Swiss, topped with chopped olive salad).  Recently the Louisiana Restaurant Expo beautifully showcased a lot of [...]

  • Tuna Salad Recipe

    Updated: 2009-07-26 19:17:55
    I really like tuna salad - it’s tasty, refreshing and it makes a great lunch! I have made tuna salad many times and finally settled on this - it has the crunch element from onion and celery, a subtle kick from mustard and a fresh herbal element from parsley. Enjoy! This recipe makes enough tuna salad [...]

  • What Is Organic, Raw Dog Food About?

    Updated: 2009-07-26 12:08:35
    Organic, raw dog food contains no preservatives or chemicals. When buying organic raw dog food, ensure it is USDA inspected. Organic raw dog meat should have no added chemicals or hormones, and should be of the free range variety. Organic vegetables are great for dogs also beacause they are an excellent addition to the diet [...]What Is Organic, Raw Dog Food About?</a is a post from: The How To Cook Online Blog

  • Happy Hour Oysters

    Updated: 2009-07-26 02:51:30
    I usually don’t work on Mondays and love to go out for breakfast or lunch by myself, a good book in hand.  Last Monday, I decided to go to my neighborhood Spanish tapas restaurant and take advantage of their happy hour special–$1 oysters from 5-7pm!  I cannot think of a better way to spend a [...]

  • Awww Grapes! (Or: the little treasures a new home provides)

    Updated: 2009-07-25 03:37:00
    Grapes.  Specifically the grapes growing on a vine that’s overtaken a manzanita tree in my back yard.  These are just one of the surprises that our new home has given us.  This one is a California foodie’s dream, considering that the leaves can be used for so many wonderful things as well as the fruit … [visit site to read more] © Jerry D. Russell and Cooking... by the seat…

  • Yucca Fries

    Updated: 2009-07-25 02:50:19
    Instead of regular old French fries, a small taco stand in my neighborhood serves these–deep fried strips of yucca with chipotle ketchup and jalapeno mayo dipping sauces.  Muy delicioso!  Washed down with a cold cerveza, this was a really great snack.  Although, eating two tacos and half a torta with them, did put me over [...]

  • B. Smith Cooks Southern Style – And You’re Going to Love It

    Updated: 2009-07-24 16:37:03
    . Home About Contact My Other Blogs Buttermilk Chocolate Cookies Reviews Subscribe B . Smith Cooks Southern Style And You’re Going to Love It by Joi on July 24, 2009 I was fortunate enough to receive an advanced copy of B . Smith Cooks Southern-Style The actual cookbook will be available later this year November 3 to be exact . The timing couldn’t be better , because there are countless recipes in this wonderful cookbook that you’ll want to make during the holidays PLUS it will make the ultimate gift for anyone on your Christmas . list You might want to bake a few Sweet Potato Pies With Brown Sugar Pecan Topping page 285 While you can use store-bought pie shells , you’ll never buy one again once you try her Butter Pie Dough page 286 Other recipes you’ll embrace during Autumn and : Winter Pumpkin-Pecan Cake with Caramel-Cream Cheese Frosting Deep-Dish Apple Pie Candy Apple Grits Creme Brulee Yeast Rolls Sweet Potato Spoon Bread Whole-Wheat Potato Rolls Hoppin’ John Macaroni and a Plethora of Cheese features mozzarella , cheddar , Monterey jack , Swiss , and Parmigiano-Reggiano Cinnamon-Spiced Carrots Southern Spiced Catfish Roulade with Black-Eyed Pea Gravy Ham Steak with Red Eye

  • The Story of My Life…

    Updated: 2009-07-24 02:50:14
    When I saw this on an iPhone application, I had a sudden epiphany!  Being a pastry chef can be really hard work.  Now I understand why…

  • Labor Day Holiday Party Ideas

    Updated: 2009-07-23 23:32:36
    As a student, I feel like my summers last about as long as a three-day weekend. With that in mind, it surprised me how many people are making plans for their Labor Day weekend. Trips to the mountains or the lake may not be in everyone’s budget but a “stay-cation” party right in your own [...]

  • Easy & Tasty

    Updated: 2009-07-23 16:39:59
    1 banana 1/2 cup strawberries 3/4 cup milk 2 tablespoon sugar 8 ice cubes Blend all in blender until ice cubes are smooth and ENJOY

  • Strawberry Kiwi Smoothie

    Updated: 2009-07-22 21:36:25
    1/2 cup of milk 1/2 cup of ice-cubes 1 packet of strawberry-kiwi jello 1/4 cup of strawberry yogurt Put ingredients in blender and

  • New CookingNook.com Site Pages

    Updated: 2009-07-22 19:10:40
    Hi I just thought I would take a minute to let you know about some of the new terrific recipes on the main site, www.cookingnook.com. I just put up a recipe for Roasted Salmon Fillets - a great recipe submitted by Crystal that I think you will love. It is easy to prepare and salmon is oh [...]

  • How To Make Your Own Perfume

    Updated: 2009-07-22 12:55:10
    Today’s recipe ideas, you won’t eat…You’ll smell. You may be carried away to a time past, or be energized by a wonderful smelling future. At any rate, you’ll be in the kitchen, mixing and blending your way to happiness. * Disturbing Fact: When you buy a bottle of perfume at a store, most of [...]How To Make Your Own Perfume is a post from: The How To Cook Online Blog

  • Owning a Piece of Culinary History

    Updated: 2009-07-22 10:23:45
    Lavish Victorian moulds create a centrepiece out of jellies and desserts, but they also capture a little piece of culinary history, Carol Wilson explores.

  • Nakano Rice Vinegar Salmon Salad Recipe

    Updated: 2009-07-22 01:27:39
    That’s right… It’s made from real rice and has a fabulous flavor, and has so many different uses in so many dishes I make. Take this Salmon Salad for instance… Salmon Salad with Tomatoes, Capers and Dill Vinaigrette 2/3 cup NAKANO Seasoned Rice Vinegar Roasted Garlic or use the “Original” 2 cloves crushed garlic 1 1/2 tsp dried dill weed - [...]Nakano Rice Vinegar Salmon Salad Recipe is a post from: The How To Cook Online Blog

  • Playing Roulette

    Updated: 2009-07-21 16:35:35
    Are you gambler, willing to take risks in the name of food and taste?   Well, you just might want to try.  These petite, bright green, mostly mild, peppers hail from and are named for, the Spanish municipality of Padron.  They are also known as “Roulette peppers,” because 1 in 10 is hot.  During the months [...]

  • Parsley and Basil Pesto Recipe

    Updated: 2009-07-21 04:08:03
    Lately, a lot of people have asked me how to make pesto. Actually, pesto is easy to make, all you need is a blender and pesto ingredients. A classic pesto to me is basil pesto, but this time I had both parsley and basil, so I used the equal amounts of basil and parsley. Parsley [...]

  • Vanilla and Hazelnut Smoothie

    Updated: 2009-07-20 23:28:45
    Ingredients: 2 tsp vanilla 1 hazelnut yoghurt milk 200ml apple juice 50ml blend on smooth for 20 seconds blend on slow for ten seconds

  • The curse of the Ecotarians

    Updated: 2009-07-20 17:02:45
    Tired of being told what's wrong and right when it comes to buying food, Andy's proposing starting his very own movement.

  • Happiness is…

    Updated: 2009-07-19 22:27:03
    Right??  Oh yes.  Especially from Poche’s in Breaux Bridge, LA - meaty, soft and earthy.

  • Macaroni Salad with Cheddar and Pepper Bacon Recipe

    Updated: 2009-07-19 16:57:01
    Summertime means family gatherings, barbecues, picnics and at least around here, any of the above combined with a trip to the lake. At almost any of these events you’re sure to find a version of the ubiquitous pasta salad.  It’s a perennial favorite, loved by young and old alike.  Often taken for granted, but a sure crowd pleaser nonetheless. This particular version was crafted by the lovely and ever-talented Mrs.…

  • Spinach and Cauliflower Toss

    Updated: 2009-07-19 14:58:31
    Here is a great summer salad recipe, full of healthy ingredients that taste great too. 1 pound (500 g) spinach 1/2 medium cauliflower broken into small florets 1 large avocado lemon juice 1/2 cup (125 ml) slivered almonds, toasted Dressing: 6 tablespoons (75 ml) salad oil 3 tablesppoons (40 ml) white wine vinegar 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon (2 ml) each salt, dry mustard [...]

  • Blueberry strawberry smoothie

    Updated: 2009-07-18 21:31:26
    1/2 cup of ice cubes 1/2 cup of orange juice 1/2 cup of strawberries 1 egg 2 spoons of of ice cream any flavor

  • Strawberry & Blueberry Deluxe Smoothie

    Updated: 2009-07-18 21:31:01
    Add about a cup of ice 1 1/2 cups of Milk 1/2 cup blueberry 3 Strawberry's Substitute: Strawberry Syrup 1 1/2 tbs. of Sugar BLEND & DRINK :P

  • Mojito Italiano

    Updated: 2009-07-17 21:02:12
      I felt like an international cocktail recipe this month, and I wanted it to be unusual. So I called up the product reps for Averna to see what they had in their archives. Averna has several quality spirits I’ve tried before, such as the limoni, grappa and sambuca mentioned in this international cocktails post. This [...]

  • Fruit Tart Pizza Recipe

    Updated: 2009-07-17 15:08:40
    Home About Contact My Other Blogs Buttermilk Chocolate Cookies Reviews Subscribe Fruit Tart Pizza Recipe by Joi on July 17, 2009 RECIPE : INGREDIENTS 2 Cups all purpose flour 1 2 tsp . salt 2 3 cups oil 2 cups plus 2 TBS milk 1 kiwi peeled and sliced 1 15-1 4 oz . can sliced peaches , drained 2 TBS sugar 1 4 serving size box Instant vanilla pudding fresh blueberries fresh strawberries FRUIT TART PIZZA RECIPE : INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 400 degrees . In a large bowl , combine flour , sugar , and salt . Mix . well In a small bowl , whisk together oil and 2 TBS milk . Pour into the flour mixture . Using a fork , mix until dry ingredients are moistened . Using your fingers , press dough evenly over the bottom and edge of a rimmed 12 inch pizza pan . With a fork , prick the dough all over . Bake 10 12 minutes or until golden . brown Remove crust from oven and allow to cool . completely In medium bowl , whisk together the pudding mix and the remaining milk until thickened . spread evenly over the cooled crust . Arrange fruit in a circular pattern over pudding . Begin with the kiwi in the center , then continue with the peaches and the blueberries . End with a border of . strawberries

  • Novel or nasty?

    Updated: 2009-07-17 10:32:45
    In recent years we've seen a selection of weird and wonderful food products on the market, but has it gone too far?

  • Easy and Healthy Ways to Spice Up Your Chicken Recipes!

    Updated: 2009-07-17 00:56:17
    Chicken has become a staple for the all-American diet.  From the anti-chicken ‘chicken mcnuggets’ at McDonalds to chicken added as a pizza topping, recipes including chicken are by far the most popular. I recently found out that chicken recipes are the most searched genre of recipes on the Internet. So with this in mind, I [...]

  • Swanson’s White and Wild Rice Pilaf Recipe

    Updated: 2009-07-16 04:40:39
    Home About Contact My Other Blogs Buttermilk Chocolate Cookies Reviews Subscribe Swanson’s White and Wild Rice Pilaf Recipe by Joi on July 15, 2009 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion , chopped about 1 cup 2 large carrots , chopped about 1 cup 2 stalks celery , sliced about 1 cup 2 cloves garlic , minced 3 1 2 cups Swanson® Vegetable Broth Regular or Certified Organic 1 2 cup uncooked wild rice 1 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Heat the oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat . Add the onion , carrots , celery and garlic and cook until the vegetables are . tender Stir the broth and wild rice in the skillet and heat to a boil . Reduce the heat to low . Cover and cook for 25 . minutes Stir in the white rice . Cover and cook for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender . Sprinkle with the . parsley : Tip Wild rice is a relatively expensive ingredient , but a little goes a long way . The 1 2 cup in this recipe lends texture and a rich nutty . flavor I love cooking with chicken broth it adds more flavor to a recipe than you can even imagine . Next time you make rice , use chicken broth instead of water and I promise you’ll be .

  • Five Fun Food Gifts For The Summer

    Updated: 2009-07-15 22:09:37
    Looking for fun food gifts this summer? Here are some interesting gifts - give them as birthday food gifts, “just because” gifts, or, better yet, buy one of them as a gift for yourself to enjoy this summer. 1. Oster 4093 Classic Beehive Blender Did you always want to make smoothies? Milk shakes? Other tasty summer drinks? [...]

  • Book Review: The Best Women’s Travel Writing 2009

    Updated: 2009-07-15 21:48:50
      Travelers’ Tales has collected over thirty unique tales from around the world in their 2009 edition of The Best Women’s Travel Writing, edited by Lucy McCauley. Three samples of note? Where the Roads Diverged. Catherine Watson recalls a magical trip to Ecuador when she hears two other tourists reminiscing about Easter Island. Al Ajnabiya. Stephanie Chaban’s trip [...]

  • The Ultimate Team Building Activity: Hands On Cooking Parties

    Updated: 2009-07-14 21:43:54
    “Cage matches? Yeah, they work, how could they not work? If they didn’t work, everybody would still be in the cage.” Unless your idea of team building is as new and fresh as Michael Scott’s in The Office, it probably needs an upgrade.  Many people dread extracurricular office activities, especially team building. Team building activities [...]

  • Matcha Green Tea Powder: Green Tea on Hyper Drive

    Updated: 2009-07-14 20:38:17
    Home About Contact My Other Blogs Buttermilk Chocolate Cookies Reviews Subscribe Matcha Green Tea Powder : Green Tea on Hyper Drive by Joi on July 14, 2009 What is Matcha Powdered Green Tea Matcha is premium green tea powder from Japan used for drinking as tea or as an ingredient in recipes . While other green teas are grown throughout the world , matcha is unique to Japan . It is the heart of the Japanese way of tea and has been celebrated in the traditional Japanese tea ceremony for hundreds of years . MatchaSource.com I am , as I’m typing these words , enjoying an amazing Iced Green Tea Latte . No , I haven’t been to Starbucks not today , anyway I made this beautiful and delicious green drink at home using Matcha Green Tea powder from Matcha Source It’s the first time I’ve used Matcha , but it most certainly won’t be the . last In preparing for this review , I actually brewed two hot Matcha Green Tea Lattes one for myself and one for my daughter Emily she LOVES hot tea but is proving to be a hard one to win over to green tea don’t know where I went wrong with this girl I also made an Chilled Matcha Green Tea Latte because I’m addicted to Starbucks Green Tea fraps and have always

  • Rice Krispies Parfait

    Updated: 2009-07-14 01:20:14
    (Breakfast or Dessert) Ingredients- 1 cup of strawberry yogurt 1/2 cup of dry Rice Krispies Cool Whip 2 medium strawberries

  • Orange Julius

    Updated: 2009-07-14 01:18:38
    6oz. orange juice concentrate 2 cups milk 1/4 sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 5 ice

  • Bruschetta Recipe - Bruschetta With Tomatoes and Parsley

    Updated: 2009-07-12 18:49:33
    Bruschetta is one of my favorite summer appetizers - the combination of tomatoes, garlic and herbs just says “summer” to me. Many recipes that I have read only use garlic to rub the toasted bread. I like a stronger garlic flavor, so I add chopped garlic to the tomatoes. If you prefer less of a [...]

  • Strawberry Banana cream pie

    Updated: 2009-07-11 01:34:07
    6 strawberries 2 bananas 1 cup of banana cream pie yogurt 1/2 cup of milk three ice cubes 1 tablespoon of ice Blend all together.

  • How to Freeze Strawberries From Oregon Strawberries

    Updated: 2009-07-10 03:00:55
    Home About Contact My Other Blogs Buttermilk Chocolate Cookies Reviews Subscribe How to Freeze Strawberries From Oregon Strawberries by Joi on July 9, 2009 Janie Hibler , berry expert and author of The Berry Bible : With 175 Recipes Using Cultivated and Wild , Fresh and Frozen Berries offers three simple steps for freezing : strawberries 1. Rinse strawberries and pour them onto a baking sheet lined with a paper towel . Pat dry with another paper . towel 2. Put baking sheet in freezer until strawberries are completely frozen about 2 hours depending on freezer temperature 3. Transfer strawberries to self-sealing plastic freezer bags and place back into . freezer According to Janie Hibler , it is important to freeze strawberries in exact portions , such as pints and quarts . This is because strawberries become condensed when thawed , rendering them impossible to measure with accuracy . Hibler also recommends consuming frozen berries within a year for maximum freshness . After that , ice crystals will start breaking down the berries’ flesh , and eventually they will lose their flavor , adds . Hibler Frozen strawberries can be used in many ways , from smoothies and pies to jams and

  • The Kindle of Cookbooks: Cooking Blogs

    Updated: 2009-07-10 02:06:26
    As society begins to manifest itself in digital form (i.e. Kindle, newspaper and magazine online subscriptions, iTunes, etc.), cookbooks and the culinary world have not been left untouched. Looking for a quick and easy recipe for dinner or a sassy new take on chocolate cake has me paging through epicurious.com, not my grandmother’s old “Joy [...]

  • Eggs in a Bag

    Updated: 2009-07-09 11:50:48
    This is a great scrambled eggs recipe and real easy for kids to do too when camping. You can also find this recipe for baggie omelets here. 1)

  • No Food Safety Worries With Stainless Steel

    Updated: 2009-07-09 01:12:30
    As you can tell from my previous post, I have had lunches on the brain.  In particular, I have been thinking about sustainable (and cool) ways to pack lunches for my kids.   After falling in love with a huge variety of Japanese Bento products, I started to worry about the controversy of storing foods in [...]

  • A Site and Blog to Go NUTS Over

    Updated: 2009-07-08 17:24:23
    Home About Contact My Other Blogs Buttermilk Chocolate Cookies Reviews Subscribe A Site and Blog to Go NUTS Over by Joi on July 8, 2009 You pretty much know my culinary passions by now coffee , chocolate nuts , cheese , buttermilk cream cheese , coconut , tea , onion rings , salads , paninis , and dessert all desserts , thank you very much Sure there are plenty of others I adore , but the group I  just named I live for . them Something I’ve always noticed about this group , however , is this : Quality matters . Whether it’s coffee beans , chocolate , cheese , or cashews know this , you almost always get what you pay for . If you’re serious about what you cook and feed your family , then you HAVE to be serious about where you get your ingredients and staples . from To that end , I want to tell you about a fantastic site for those of you who love nuts as much as I do : Superior Nut Store.com I’m the sort of nut fanatic who stands at the counter eating walnuts out of the bag as she crumbles them into her cookies , bread , fudge , or whatever . This sort of passion for all things nutty pretty much identifies me and I love Superior Nut Store’s dedication to making a nut lover’s world go

  • Favorite Summer Salad Recipes

    Updated: 2009-07-08 14:09:51
    Warm weather brings thoughts of cool food and recipes that don’t require a lot of indoor cooking. Who wants to tend a long, slow cooked meal when the sun is out and the warm weather beckons? Here are three warm weather salads that have become some of my favorite summer salad recipes. None of them require you [...]

  • Culinary Tour of Mexico Part 2: Cooking Lesson with Reyna in San Miguel, Mexico

    Updated: 2009-07-08 00:26:49
    I recently took a series of cooking classes while on vacation in San Miguel Mexico. My first cooking class was so much fun that I left wanting more. I chose a class in the home of a local San Miguel resident named Reyna. Reyna picked me up at my hotel and drove me to her [...]

  • HARIYALI CHICKEN TIKKA

    Updated: 2009-07-07 07:53:13
    HOME s SITEMAP CONTACT US OUTDOOR COOKING HOME SECOND ANNUAL BEST BBQ RECIPE CONTEST WHAT'S AN RSS FEED

  • Cheeseburgers Gone Wild

    Updated: 2009-07-06 19:04:38
    If you’re all about the Cheeseburger, I have a website to tell you about that’ll flip your buns.  It’s called Cheese & Burger.com and it pays tribute to its namesakes beautifully. You move through the site one burger at a time.  Above the picture are navigational choices – you can learn how to Make the Burger [...]Post from: Recipe Blog and Food Blog With a Southern Accent Follow me on Twitter! @JoiTaniaSigersCheeseburgers Gone Wild Cheeseburgers Gone Wild No related articles yet.

  • apple smoothie

    Updated: 2009-07-06 01:53:57
    1 apple ( sliced ) 1 cup of ice a splash of apple

  • Potato Salad

    Updated: 2009-07-05 18:46:47
    I am always looking for the best potato salad recipe, and this recipe is one of the best ones I have tried. For a long time now I have been meaning to try to grate onions instead of chopping them into the salad, and doing that seems to have made a huge difference. Also, I [...]

  • Oven Baked Corn on the Cob

    Updated: 2009-07-05 17:28:59
    I was making dinner last night and was about to clean the corn on the cob to prepare it for boiling. It suddenly occured to me that, since I already had something baking in the oven, maybe you can roast the corn in the oven as well. I did a quick search and found several people [...]

  • Cool Gear for Waste Free Lunches

    Updated: 2009-07-05 05:46:01
    Last week, when I attended a lunch for bloggers about packing lunches for kids, I got inspired.  I was expecting to walk away with ideas for irresistable packed lunches for my children.  But instead, I left the restaurant with a desperate desire to shop.  As you probably already know, people eat with their eyes first.  [...]

  • Italian Veggie Grillers

    Updated: 2009-07-05 04:48:15
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  • best brats

    Updated: 2009-07-05 04:47:45
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  • WARREN & ELAINES WONDERFUL BEEF RIBS

    Updated: 2009-07-04 21:16:03
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  • Mexican Coffee Barbecued Chicken

    Updated: 2009-07-04 21:15:38
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  • Molasses & Sweet Onion Glazed Burgers with Cornmeal Crusted Tomato & Corn Relish

    Updated: 2009-07-04 08:20:44
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  • Tropical Island-Spiced Pork Chops with a Corn-Cilantro Salsa

    Updated: 2009-07-04 08:20:16
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  • Orange-Spiced NY Strip w/ Yellow Curry Potatoes

    Updated: 2009-07-04 08:19:53
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  • toast d'oeuf french for egg toast

    Updated: 2009-07-04 00:21:00
    1 frozen toaster waffle or 1 slice bread 1 teaspoon cooking oil or butter 1 egg 1 tablespoon shredded Cheddar cheese Taco sauce or ketchup, if you

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