When selecting the best quality citrus, remember the “Three T’s” – They’re an indicator of the juicy, sweet taste of citrus.
Touch: Always select citrus that feels firm and is heavy for its size—that means it is juicy!
Timing: Once citrus arrives at the supermarket, it is ready […]
Continue Reading →Curdling:
Also known as synersis or weeping. When egg mixtures such as custards or sauces are cooked too rapidly, the protein becomes overcoagulated and separates from the liquid leaving a mixture resembling fine curds and whey. If curdling has not progressed too far, it may sometimes be reversed […]
Continue Reading →CHERRIES:
When pitting cherries THE BEST WAY is to use a cherry pitter. If you don’t have a specially designed cherry pitter, you can use the loop of a partially straightened paper clip or a hairpin, but it’s harder to work with and the results are not so […]
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Look for a nice rounded shape.
Golden colored melons are at the peak of ripeness.
Green melons will ripen at room temperature in a couple of days.
Choose a cantaloupe with evenly distributed “netting” or the markings on the fruit’s surface.
A ripe cantaloupe should give off […]
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**Mushrooms should be wiped off with a damp cloth and not washed under the faucet since they are like sponges and will absorb the water.
**Try using carrots instead of sugar to sweeten your sauces.
**When buying cabbage, look for heads that appear heavier than their size […]
Continue Reading →To soften marshmallows when hard, put in airtight plastic bag and dip bag into hot water.
Continue Reading →some fruit tips
* Save the drained juice from frozen or canned fruit and use
fruit juice instead of water in your recipe. This is only a good
idea if the juice does not have a lot of sugar in it.
* Add fresh butter to your fruit […]
Continue Reading →**To make freezer packs for your coolers, make juice and pour into plastic pop bottles, ( water is good too) leaving room at the top for expansion. Freeze, then add to your cooler. Saves space you get to drink it when its defrosted. Perfect for hot sunny days.
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Continue Reading →** When Frying foods Chicken, Fish, Green Tomatoes, Squash, ECT.. NEVER drain on Paper Towels. Drain on metal Grid, or like me I made my own draining board by taking a cookie sheet and placing the two wire racks from my toaster oven, or you could even pull […]
Continue Reading →Can substitute MOST cake recipes if needed – by using self- rising flour in place of All Purpose Flour; just leave out Salt, Baking Powder, Baking soda.
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