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Cutting Vegetables Blindfolded is Still Easier
Cutting vegetables is so much easier when you don’t have to take out your chopper/dicer device. You might think that the electric gadget is quicker and easier than your standard chef’s knife, but you’d be wrong. Let’s have a race. Ready, go! Get your chopper appliance down from the cabinet. Plug it in to the
The 5 Skills You Need To Cook Better
Living a No Recipe Lifestyle means that other people’s ideas on how to cook things really don’t affect me. I live without rules, I cook without recipes. Learning to cook is empowering, and it gives me great power over my food choices. I can cook better than I ever have because I don’t follow recipes
The Canning How To On Barbeque Sauce
These canning how-to tips came out of necessity. You see, I’ve been making my own barbecue sauce since I was a kid, but it caused conflict in my household. I loved using the sauce as a grilling marinade so I’d make gallons of my “New York Attitude” Barbecue Sauce and portion it into used plastic
Boil Corn On The Cob and You Lose
Boil corn on the cob and you’ll notice the corn tastes like water and the water like corn. If you think about it, you can make a flavorful vegetable broth by simmering onions, carrots, and celery in water. So, are you trying to cook your corn or make corn broth? Boiling is a moist conductive
Homemade Dog Biscuits
You’ll Want To Eat
I’ve had to create my own homemade dog biscuits because my local dog bakery went out of business. A dog bakery? Yes, I was fortunate enough to have a specialty shop near my home that prepared wholesome dog treats, but they weren’t cheap. Considering the amount of money that I’d spent with the business, I’m
Whats the Best Way For Cooking Brown Rice?
Cooking brown rice can be very confusing if you pay attention to a written recipe or package instructions. There’s more than one way to cook brown rice, just like there’s more than one way to cook chicken, beef, or vegetables. Brown rice is whole-grain rice that is less processed than white rice, giving it greater
Dig Deep For The Best Clam Chowder and Stuffed Clams
Clam digging is a tradition in my family. I grew up on the water, and had my own boat shortly after my first bicycle. It’s an activity that not only yields fantastic fresh ingredients for cooking, but a family activity that everyone enjoys. It’s one thing to buy fresh fish; it’s another to catch your
Gift Ideas For Dad
As a chef, I am always asked about gift ideas for cooking and food lovers. With Father's Day in the US only 11 days away, I am again being bombarded with questions. So, I've come up with the Cooking HOT List! It's full of ideas for every budget and every Dad. Plus, since many of
Grilling How To: New Ideas From Cleaning Your Grill to Non-Stick Fish
I’m inspired to create this “Grilling How To” because outdoor cooking season is now upon us! It’s my favorite cooking time of the year, but before I actually get grilling, I’ll have to inspect my barbeque and decide whether it will survive another summer. My poor, poor barbeque grill, it took some abuse this winter.
Why Grass Fed Beef Makes the Best Steaks for Grilling
The best steaks for grilling are the ones that will return the best flavor and nutrition while retaining moisture and tenderness. To accomplish the best results, I always start with the best ingredients I can find. Because grilling is direct, conductive, intense heat, it will never tenderize a steak during cooking. For the best beef
