Food and Drink Articles

Seasoning An Oven - Posted by JmL.

Untreated cast iron rusts, especially around water.? To prevent metal from oxidizing in the presence of moisture, cast iron requires a process called ?seasoning?.? Seasoning is simply the procedure o...

Strawberry Rhubarb Coffee Cake - Posted by JmL.

Bottom Layer: 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1 cup sugar 2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 cup milk 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla Cream shortening and sugar. Beat in egg...

Ice Cream In A Baggie - Posted by JmL.

Yes, it sounds dangerous and the potential for messes seems highly likely, but you'll be surprised at the good, "clean" fun you'll enjoy when you make ice cream.This recipe is enough for one person t...

Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes - Posted by JmL.

You will need: 1 (18.25 ounce) box yellow cake mix Frosting Sprinkles or other decorations of your choice Directions: Prepare cake mix batter according to directions, or make any standard cake recipe...

Crab Stuffed Salmon with Lobster Sauce - Posted by JmL.

I served this dish at an event I catered and people are still talking about it a year later. The lobster base used in the sauce can be found at stores offering specialty foods or you can order it off...

Grilled Scallops with Ginger-Lime Sauce - Posted by JmL.

Summer time is great for barbequing, but aren't you tired of burgers and hotdogs? At your next party why not try something a little classier. This scallop recipe is so easy, but so good. If the weat...

Choosing a Wine Gift Basket - Posted by JmL.

During the holiday season, most of us are in a frantic search for presents for loved ones and friends. Next time, instead of the usual hassle of selecting a gift which will suit him or her, try sendi...

Bacteria and Food-borne Diseases - Posted by JmL.

Types of Bacteria Bacteria are all around us, in the air, water, ground, on our skin and in our bodies. They are classified in a variety of ways, but for our purpose we can categorize them in a more ...

What's the Thick on Roux? Thickening Soups and Sauces - Posted by JmL.

Soups and sauces can be thickened in a variety of ways. A sauce must the thick enough to cling to the food, but not so thick it stands up on its own. Starches are by far the most common thickening ag...

Season Your Pans for Non Stick Cooking - Posted by JmL.

Nothing is more frustrating than trying to cook a delicious meal and having it stick to the bottom of the pan. A well season or cured pan will make cooking more fun, easier to clean and create better...