Robby Can you freeze tub margarine? If you do, does it affect the texture or taste at all? How long can it be frozen for? A local store is having a sale on some for $1 a tub so I wanted to stock up and freeze some if I could. Butter and margarine freeze perfectly. You … Read more
Pork floss(dried pork rousong), the name may sound strange to the unfamiliar, but this is simple pork that’s been cooked in sweet soy until ultra-tender, then finely shredded and oven-dried, until it’s fluffy and meaty and something akin to pork cotton candy(but much tastier than that). Its great sprinkled on all sorts of dishes for … Read more
Whether you prefer your margaritas blended or on the rocks, knowing which tequila to choose is essential to crafting the perfect cocktail. Upon first impression, it may not seem totally necessary to focus too much on the specifics. Tequila is tequila, after all. But it turns out that different varieties of tequila are pretty diverse … Read more
Honey helps extend the shelf life of baked goods, which in particular is important for loaves of bread that need to stay fresh and moist. Honey is a humectant, a substance that prevents moisture transfer in bakery foods. Honey does not give up water easily; in fact, it collects moisture from the atmosphere. Adding honey … Read more
Prague Powder #1, also referred to as Tinted Cure or Pink Curing Salt, is used for all types of meats, sausage, fish, and jerky curing. One of the most popular curing salts, Prague powder #1 contains 6.25% sodium nitrite and 93.75% sodium chloride as per FDA and USDA regulations. A critical component in the meat … Read more
You don’t have to throw out leftover fish fillets or shellfish after dinner. You can safely reheat seafood for up to 4 days after it has been cooked. Seafood dishes with garlic or onions can taste even better the second time around. The only challenge to reheating seafood is that it can dry out or … Read more
A fresh seafood platter is a spectacular sight, something to make your eyes light up with glee. A plate or board groaning with fresh seafood, sauces, dressings, and other delights. I show you how to create the ultimate Australian seafood platter. Considering they are rather easy to put together, there is something special about a … Read more
Thumbprint Cookies-buttery shortbread cookies rolled in sugar and filled with sweet raspberry jam! These beautiful little cookies are a classic Christmas cookie, but can be enjoyed anytime of the year. I love creating new cookie recipes, but I also love the classics. One of our favorite cookies to make at Christmas time are Thumbprint Cookies. … Read more
This past weekend I went to New Jersey for a reunion with three friends from high school. We had a great time talking about the past, present and future. For breakfast we went out to eat at PJ’s Pancake House. PJ’s is located across the street from Princeton University and is very busy serving food … Read more
Here’s everything you need to know about the shelf life, storage, and spoilage of string cheese. Learn how long it lasts, when to toss it, how to store it, and more. Not sure if string cheese that sat the whole day in your child’s rucksack is still okay to use? Does string cheese go bad … Read more
