When people think of items associated with camping, S’mores generally hold a spot near the top of the list. A staple since the 1920s, it gets its name from the phrase “some more,” which campers frequently say after finishing one of them. If there’s a camping trip in your future, help make it complete by preparing some of these tasty treats. 1. Buy the materials. There are o...
How to Make Coffee with a French Press The French Press, also known as a Presser or Press, is the most popular type of coffee maker in some parts of the world. Other names for the French Press include plunger pot, coffee press, or just press pot. You can now see French Press coffee makers all over America as well. Something about the style and uniqueness of the French Press cries out to American a...
How to Use a Meat Thermometer A meat thermometer takes the guesswork out of cooking hot foods. Not just for meat, a meat thermometer can keep you from cutting into food or digging around to see if it is fully cooked. A meat thermometer will also help you prevent food borne sickness, prevent burning and over cooking, and hold foods at a safe temperature for consumption. A good meat thermometer is a...
How to Debone Chicken Thighs Lots of people are downright scared of deboning a chicken thigh. For whatever reason, Americans (who eat more than 20 billion pounds of chicken a year) tend to buy “boneless, skinless” chicken pieces to put on the dinner table instead of preparing their chicken themselves. This is a waste of money and food. Removing bone (and skin, if you want) from a chick...
Orange roughy is a delicious tasting fish found primarily in New Zealand. During the 1970′s this fish was discovered. The fish is a deep sea dweller, and it does not begin to reproduce until it reaches 20 years of age. Orange Roughy can be found in the Atlantic waters that span from Nova Scotia to the Mediterraean;however, New Zealand has the largest population of this slime head fish. The O...
When you live in the South, you grow up eating boiled peanuts. It’s a really good salty snack that will take your tastebuds for a ride. If you’ve never tried them you are in for a real treat. This article will easily explain step by step how to boil peanuts, southern style. Things you will need: 1 Big deep country pot 2 Bags of green peanuts or natural raw peanuts 1 Package of smoked ...
Sushi may originate from Japan but it has become a global phenomenon today, defining the modern 21st century culinary culture. Sushi is tasty, nutritious and low in fat. It is also easy to prepare once you get the hang of it. Making Sushi Rice The special ingredient in sushi is the rice. You will need one and a half cup of uncooked short grain Japanese rice, one tablespoon of sake, one tablespoon ...
Soup seems to have magical powers. Have you noticed that a good bowl of soup can tame the roughest cold or flu. The warm, savory mixture is a favorite among the sick and non-sick. There are many types of soups. A favorite of many is the savory soup. Soups that fit this description usually contain meat or some other savory protein. Mushrooms cooked the right way can almost fool people. In fact, a g...
Bread pudding is a hearty, warming breakfast or an elegant after dinner treat that is so easy to make. Baked in an oven, it practically makes itself. It’s up to you how to serve it. 1. Choose the ingredients: Although the original idea of bread pudding was to use up old bread, you can make a fine one from a fresh loaf as well. The key to good bread pudding is a sturdy loaf that holds it shap...
Making your own latte in the morning is much easier than you think. Purchase espresso. Espresso is just a stronger version of coffee. When ground, it is also much finer than regular coffee grounds. It can usually be purchased anywhere coffee is sold in bulk. Brew the espresso. If you have brewed espresso before, then you most likely know the ropes and how strong you like it. If not, you will need ...