I love potatoes in almost any form whether it's crisp, fried Russets, lucious mashed Yukon Golds, or boiled Baby Pinks. This most marvelous tuber can find a place in almost any meal.
If you ask any coffee drinker what is the best coffee in the world, many would reply “Jamaica Blue Mountain” coffee. And most would provide this answer without ever having actually tried the coffee –
When dropping a dollop of cooking candy into a cup of cold water, you can test its doneness by how the dollop firms up. Yet, if you aren't comfortable deciding if it has reached the thread, soft-ball, firm-ball, hard-ball, soft-crack or hard-crack stage, use a candy thermometer. It is a good idea to
Pierogi Fest in Whiting, Ind., is a Polish groaning board of food, entertainment and just plain wackiness, which has garnered international acclaim, been featured on The Food Network, in YouTube videos, Bon Appetit and Saveur magazines, and was recommended by Oprah Winfrey as one of the nation'
Petit fours are small cakes cut into squares, covered with fondant and decorated with icing. The decoration of petit fours can be elegant or whimsical, formal or casual as the event calls for. Decorating petit fours quickly and well can take some practice, so if you are new to using a piping bag, ex
This mop is the real secret behind Kentucky Barbecue. The combination of vinegar with beer and the spices is really what gives this smoked lamb its flavor.
Soya granules are small pellets made from soy protein that are often used in Indian cooking. Soyatein is a brand-name soya granule product manufactured and distributed by the MDH Spice Company in India.
Proper handling and storing of meat is as important as buying. There are three control factors that highly influence the meat storage, namely temperature, humidity levels, and air circulation. So, whe
Are you considering purchasing a food processor?If so, there are a number of things to keep in mind when you make that purchase.Type and cost are probably two of the more important factors that you’ll most likely weight your decision on, but there are other factors like added features, and cap
Yeast sediment in wine cannot only make the wine cloudy, it can also affect the taste of the wine. A process known as racking separates wine from the yeast sediment during the aging or bottling process. This process is especially important for the home winemaker, as it allows you to produce flavorfu
It has happened at least once to anyone who regularly opens a bottle of wine: the cork gets stuck or broken while trying to pull it out or, worse, pushed down far into the bottle's neck. Before panic sets in, know that you can dislodge the cork in a few simple steps with the proper tools.
Setting up your own bar is actually quite easy to do. There are however, a few things that good bartenders need to know to run a bar efficiently. In order for a bar to succeed, you'll need to have the
An iced latte, perfect for summer or anytime you prefer a cold drink to a hot one, is made by pouring espresso and milk over ice. Here how to make the drink like a caf¨¦ barista.