Archive for category: Kitchen

Roast That Bird

Roast That Bird

0 / March 23, 2012 12:28 pm

Everyone’s got their “perfect” recipe for flawlessly roasted chicken. Here are the best ones and how they differ. For all methods, check the chicken for doneness with an instant read thermometer. The chicken is done when the temperature of the [...]

Grading Eggs

Grading Eggs

0 / March 23, 2012 11:26 am

Eggs are graded by size and appearance. They also come in several sizes laid by chickens of various breeds. In addition to these factors, always check the expiration dates on eggs to ensure their freshness and store them in the [...]

Milking It

0 / March 22, 2012 12:20 pm

The milk cooler at the market gets more crowded every day as dairies try to meet the changing needs of consumers. Learn the fat and nutritional differences in milk varieties and how the different types are processed. Milk Fat Content [...]

Cream of the Top

Cream of the Top

0 / March 22, 2012 11:18 am

Different milk fat content and processing techniques define the best creams for whipping and cooking. Choosing the best one makes a world of difference in how dishes turn out. Half-and-Half – Literally half milk and half cream, this type has [...]

Mexican Cheeses – Ole!

Mexican Cheeses – Ole!

0 / March 21, 2012 12:15 pm

If you are lucky enough to have a local supermarket that carries authentic Mexican cheese – NOT so-and-so’s bag of shredded cheese labeled “Mexican Blend” – it can be overwhelming to choose the best one for the dish you’re preparing. [...]

Good to the Bone

Good to the Bone

0 / March 21, 2012 11:14 am

Many people think boneless is better when it comes to meat and poultry but bone-in cuts pack a lot of flavor as well as provide better nutrition as the bones release nutrients into the meat while it’s cooking. There is [...]

What’s Your Beef?

What’s Your Beef?

0 / March 20, 2012 12:11 pm

Ground beef comes in different grinds and fat content, all of which are appropriate for different recipes. Although buying the variety with the lowest fat percentage may be the healthiest option, it doesn’t produce very good hamburgers as they dry [...]

Chop Chop

Chop Chop

0 / March 20, 2012 11:09 am

Pork chops bring up bad memories for many people who grew up with moms who cooked thin pork chops so long and hard that they were tough and chewy, like jerky. But there was a reason for that because for [...]

Getting Ribbed

Getting Ribbed

0 / March 19, 2012 12:07 pm

Every time barbecue season rolls around and you clean up the grill for outdoor cooking, you find yourself poring over ribs at the store, wondering which kind to buy. Granted, if ribs are perfectly cooked and sauced, it really doesn’t [...]

Yammering On

Yammering On

0 / March 19, 2012 11:04 am

Few vegetables create as much confusion at the market as sweet potatoes and yams. People stand in front of the bins staring at the big differences in price – the ones labeled yams are usually pricier – and then closely [...]