Looking for Information About Pesto?What is pesto? Where would you find it in a grocery store? Can it be made at home? I find this in several recipes and it's totally new to me.
Thanks,
Betty
Potato InformationMany years ago while taking a nutrition class at the same time as a computer programming class I worked on a program to find what foods would give you the recommended daily allowances. My first run though I had limited it to one food.
What is Powdered Dextrose?What is Powdered Dextrose? Could someone tell me what powdered dextrose is? We have a family project this weekend of making homemade sausage (various kinds), and one of the recipes calls for powdered dextrose.
What Is "French Style" Rice?A recipe for beans made a small mention of "French style rice". I can't find it on the internet.
What Is Graham Flour?Can anyone tell me what graham flour is?
What is The Difference Between Apple Cider and Apple Juice?What is the difference between apple cider and apple juice?
What are Graham Crackers?I am from Australia and find lots of recipes that call for graham crackers or crumbs. I can not figure out what I can substitute with.
Help Identifying Pastry From Wedding Reception?When I was younger, I attended my Uncle's wedding, and at the reception there were these wonderful "treats", they were like a pastry, only they were very thin (like a chip, only larger in size),and were sprinkled with powdered sugar.
What is Shortening?What is shortening? It is listed in a waffle recipe.
The History of MarshmallowsI found this not so earth shaking information in Readers Digest and then did some further research about them and thought it interesting enough to share as food for thought (pun intended LOL).
Using Bamboo ShootsThis page is about using bamboo shoots. These young shoots are great when prepared and added to stir fry or egg rolls.
Understanding Food AdditivesThis page is about understanding food additives. With so many ingredients listed on products, you need to learn what some of the things really are.
What is Kosher Salt?This is a page about "what is kosher salt?". Some recipes will specifically call for kosher salt.
Making Chicken on a Stick for a Large Crowd?Preparing large quantities of food for a group event presents many challenges. The first is to know how much food to prepare, to avoid waste and hungry guests. This page asks about how much to buy when making chicken on a stick for a large crowd.
Uses for Sunflower OilSunflower oil has many uses other than in cooking. It can be used for beauty and cleaning. This is a page about uses for sunflower oil.
Calculating Nutritional Information at HomeThis page is about calculating nutritional information at home. Making sure your family gets all the nutrients that they need is important.
How to Make Brown SugarThis page tells how to make your own brown sugar at home. You can easily make your own brown sugar by adding 2 tablespoons of molasses to 1 cup of granulated sugar.
Sugar Tips and TricksA pantry staple sweetener that is used in many ways and recipes. This page contains sugar tips and tricks.
Using Frozen Cabbage?This page is about using frozen cabbage. When frozen, the texture of all vegetables changes whether blanched or not.
Fermenting Vegetables?This page is about fermenting vegetables. Sauerkraut and pickles are common vegetables preserved by fermentation. Foods preserved this way are known for producing health benefiting bacteria.
Health Benefits of StrawberriesEating lots of these delicious fresh berries definitely taste good, and may lower cholesterol and reduce risk of heart attacks. This is a page about health benefits of strawberries.
Using TrufflesThis is a page about using truffles. These highly prized fungi can be difficult to locate at the grocery store.
Using Rose HipsThis is a page about using rose hips. Purchase or pick your rose hips in the fall from plants free of pesticides and herbicides.
How To Make Fresh Shredded CoconutThis is a page about how to make fresh shredded coconut. Why buy dried coconut from the store when you can shred your own?
Uses for PotatoesPotatoes are a favorite ingredient for many cultures but what else can it be used for? This is a page about uses for potatoes.
Recipes Using SardinesSardines are small fish usually of the herring family, commonly sold in rectangular tins. These are high in Omega 3 and add an umami flavor to all sorts of recipes.
