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    Inspiration and Ideas for Finding New Recipes

    August 18, 2020

    Since you are visiting my blog, you are someone who is passionate about food and cooking. And the chances are that you’re constantly on the lookout for new recipes. However, it’s not always easy to keep your food game fresh, is it? It’s far too easy to get into a rut when it comes to what you’re cooking and what you’re eating. Far too many of us end up buying the same groceries each week, then going on to cook the same meals time and time again, which becomes extremely boring.  Has the time come to overhaul your cooking? If you’re someone who is passionate about food and cooking but…

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    5 Easy Healthy Habits For 2020

    January 9, 2020

    Happy New Year Fellow Foodies! Please note that I may earn a small commission from purchases made through product links in this post. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Have you made any resolutions about your health for 2020? Let’s face it, we are all getting older and have come to the realization, that our physical health should be a top priority. Don’t spend all your time searching the world wide web for advice on the latest diet fad, or what food, this week, is “bad,” for us to eat… Instead, stay right here…read on…and join me in making 2020 the most healthy year yet! I admit,…

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    Introduction to Cooking With Wine

    January 23, 2019

    A wine labeled “cooking wine” is usually an inferior wine that would not be drunk on its own.  It typically lacks distinction, flavor, and contain too much salt and unwanted preservatives. A good home chef will never use these products but instead use a good quality wine, they would drink on its own.    Be sure to use wine which compliments the food with which it is paired. But do not worry, there is no need to spend a fortune on wine destined for sauces and stews.  Some of those $10 bottles can taste delicious and will make a significant difference in your cooking applications. Alternative to wine If you…

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    Cheddar Cheese is the Perfect Ingredient

    December 12, 2018

    Cheddar cheese is one of the most popular types of cheeses of all time and it is absolutely my favorite. Did you know, the orange color of cheese dates back to the 16th century England when cheesemakers would pass off a lower quality of cheese by adding saffron, then eventually, ANNATTO. In former times, only affluent Cheddar lovers could afford the expensive full-cream cheeses with its creamy-yellow color. By adding the coloring agent, cheesemakers could take low-fat cheese and sell it as full-fat cheese.  It is the fat that gives the color to the cheese. ANNATTO is derived from the seeds of the Achiote tree, which is native to tropical…

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    Streamline Your Cooking With Frozen Vegetables

    November 10, 2017

    Have you ever considered buying frozen vegetables? Frozen vegetables are a convenient, time-saving short cut when preparing meals at home. Perfect for soups and stews (where the vegetable is NOT the primary ingredient), these packaged foods sometimes hold flavor better than their fresh counterpart, especially when the vegetable is out of season. I would never recommend using frozen vegetables in a fresh salad; or frozen onions in a French Onion Soup, however, they work well in hearty dishes cooked in a slow-cooker, such as the Bachelor Beef Stew below. Which frozen vegetables are the best to buy? Not all vegetables are worth buying from the frozen food department. Vegetables with…

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