Do you ever wonder what foods you should place in your freezer to keep over time? While I was researching this subject I cam across this article from Real Simple, stating that the majority of foods that contain a lot of water should not be frozen. Though I am sure that many of us will …
How to: Measure Baking Ingredients
Ever have trouble on measuring out ingredients when you are wanting to bake. Here is simple guideline to help you next time. Flour: Before measuring flour, stir through the container, this will help to loosen the flour that has been sitting there. Lightly spoon the flour into a dry measuring cup, then level it off with a spatula or knife. …
When to Replace Dry Baking Ingredients
Do you wonder how long you should keep that bag of flour or sugar, especially since baking is not your forte? Having fresh flour on hand when wanting to make your famous pecan pie for thanksgiving that comes around only once a year can be tiresome. Make sure that your dry baking ingredients are up …
Hot Tip: Peeling Garlic
Did you know that if you microwave garlic cloves for 10 seconds, and this will allow the skin to slip right off. Image: Marco Veringa/Flickr
Hot Tip: Fluffier Pancakes
Ever wonder how to get your pancakes fluffier? Well here is an idea… just add club soda instead of milk to the batter! Image: Petrichor/ Flickr
Hot Tip: The Best Way to Store Mushrooms
Mushrooms, are usually a delicate and great tasting fungi. 🙂 Although these lovely elegant vegetables are a great addition to any meal, their life expectancy when bought from the store and taken home is not very long. Within just a few days, they can become slimy and develop brown spots leaving them mushy and …
