What are the best gin substitutes? Maybe you don’t like gin. Perhaps you love gin, but you’ve gone of juniper berries as employed in making gin. It could be that you’re simply bored with gin, and you’d like to try something else. Maybe it’s that time of the month, and the thought of another gin …
Ham is one of those special treats that we serve during the holidays and family gatherings. It’s a fitting entrée for those important occasions. Of course, you and your family probably won’t be able to finish an entire ham in one sitting. Following the big meal, the cooked ham may also sit out at room …
Advice On Use and Care of Le Creuset Cast Iron Skillet: Le Creuset cookware is admired for being as beautiful as it is versatile and durable. The Le Creuset cast-iron skillet is the perfect addition to any kitchen and is even used by professional chefs. To make the most of the skillet, however, you need …
Chicken thighs are prized cuts on the bird due to how juicy and tender they turn out after cooking. Crisping up the layer of skin on the thigh also makes that part of the chicken even more delicious. If you prefer chicken thighs, you should learn how to cook and check them properly. In this …
Caramel is an old and firm favorite for desserts, with ice cream, and in just about any other way you choose to eat it. So often, though, the caramel can be too thick for the purpose. What you need to do is to make it thinner. How to Thin Caramel To thin caramel, you need …
At What Temperature Does Pork Fat Render? Lard is the white fatty stuff that by and large makes up pork fat. Many people across different cultures use lard as a cooking fat, and truth to tell, it’s pretty awesome stuff in pies, other kinds of pastry, and mouth-watering fry-ups. As I expect you’ve worked out …
Is Beef Broth Vegetarian? Back in high school, my favorite activity was debating. If, for some reason, we had a free period and were left alone to devise a means of filling the time with “something useful,” I always tried to get a debate going, and I usually got my way. We ended up with …
Ginger is a popular root vegetable that is used in a wide variety of dishes. You’ll see it used in soups, stir-fries, and even some baked goods. After fetching your ginger from the refrigerator and slicing it open, you may notice that its flesh now has a greenish tint to it. Can you still use …
Far from getting the blues when you eat, food should offer you comfort and even fun. What better way to explore the height of fun with food by eating or using something blue? What fruits, vegetables, raw meats, or spices are naturally blue? From blueberries, elderberries, and blue tomatoes, to Adirondack blue potatoes, varieties of …
Rice is a staple food in many parts of the world. You’ll see it frequently enjoyed as a side dish along with some meat and vegetables and it may even be the star of the show depending on how it is prepared. If you’re just getting into rice now, you may not know how to …