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More on Herbs
It is funny, in reading the original “Three Meals a Day”; Jessie Read continually refers to the use of dried herbs in most recipes. As Heather as pointed out in other posts, “times they are a changin’ !”…Now we have fresh herbs sold year round in grocery stores or we... more
Read moreGrill Wipes
When you are preparing your grill for direct cooking it is preferable to wipe the grill with oil to prevent food from sticking . I used to use a paper towel soaked in vegetable oil for this, but I have found a more convenient way. I now buy Original disposable... more
Read moreUses for Ice Cube Trays
With the invention of the ice maker refrigerator, the ice cube tray often ends up at garage sales or in the trash. I had many but I found many uses for them. They measure approximately 1 tablespoon. I make cubes of the following items for use later: Lemon Juice, applesauce,... more
Read moreSilicone Baking Mats ( Silpat )
I was an early adopter to using silicon baking mats. It saved me a lot of effort on cleanup and no more burnt cookies. My challenge has always been storing our 4 mats. They just flop around in a mess with the other baking items in the cabinet. A tip... more
Read moreStable Whipped Cream
Over the holidays I was asked how to keep whipped cream from weeping when it is prepared ahead. I had encountered this same problem in my past and recall sharing my solution before. I am not sure where I learned this, but here is the recipe for Stable Whipped Cream more
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