This likely isn’t the first time you’ll be hearing of this: a dull knife is far more dangerous to use than a sharp one. You will need to apply more pressure to use a dull knife, increasing the risk of it slipping and cutting you. How To Use A Sharpening Stone Here’s a quick guide … Read more
T-Bone steaks are a classic cut and perfect for those of us who want a little variety in their meat experience. The T-Bone steak is a best of both worlds steak, containing a piece of the tender Filet and meaty flavorful New York Strip all in one. While giving diners an amazing variety of flavors … Read more
My parents grew up in Hawaii, so even when they moved to California, tropical fruits were still fairly common around the house. One that I always underappreciated was the papaya. I remember we’d always do simple preparations like papaya cut with lime juice or with cottage cheese or yogurt. When I got older, I learned … Read more
When the holiday season comes around, we see the shelves of our local supermarkets flushed with fresh cranberries. For most of us though, we don’t regularly buy, keep, or cook with cranberries so it can be very hard to tell if they are ripe, or worse off, spoiled. We’ll be going what identifies a cranberry … Read more
There has recently been a growing trend in the move from plain old table salt to its fancier cousin Himalayan salt. I’m sure you’ve seen it before, the light pink color is pretty unmistakable. Himalayan salt is often touted for its health benefits and distinct mineral flavor. But what is really impressive is its ability … Read more
Cranberry sauce is a true holiday season staple. But whether you get your cranberry sauce from a can or make it yourself on the stove, many people will be wondering, how long does it last? How Long Is Cranberry Sauce Good For? A simple store-bought or homemade jam-style cranberry sauce with water, sugar, and cranberries … Read more
Silicone bakeware has been a fantastic addition to the home cooks tool kit. From spatulas and spoons to molds, tins, and mats these heat resistant non-stick wonders are quickly replacing their metal, plastic, and wooden counterparts. While buying silicone cookware is easy (just don’t go over 450°F / 230°C with them), cleaning silicone cookware can … Read more
I love asparagus, and it is one of my go-to vegetables to pair with chicken or beef. I think there’s just something about asparagus that makes it a little fancier than your everyday vegetable like green beans or peas. Growing up though, I hated them; however, it wasn’t until much later in life that I … Read more
Baked beans are a childhood classic. Few things spark memories of nostalgia like cooking baked beans over a fire with some hotdogs on a stick. A true staple of the pantry, we always try to have a can or two on hand for a quick side with barbecue and grilled meats. While the most common … Read more
Assuming you don’t have a nut allergy, who doesn’t love peanut butter? Growing up, I don’t think there was ever a lunch at school where someone wasn’t eating a peanut butter sandwich of sorts. That said, cleaning up peanut butter can be a real task. We’ll be reviewing how to clean out peanut butter jars … Read more