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By bar10dr98 2 comments
After working years of banquet and catering work, I learned a fast and easy way to clean and devein shrimp. Here's how!.. more »
By Mr Potato Head 2 comments
Peeling an egg can be frustrating and time consuming. After you try this method, you thoughts may change... more »
By Traqqer 2 comments
You think peeling a hard-boiled egg is easy? Think again. It depends on the condition of the egg and how you peel it. It can be deceptively hard. Here are some tips….. more »
By huggingthecoast 3 comments
Article after article in the news shares grim statistics about the widening waistlines and related health problems of today’s youth. Luckily, one of the best remedies for these serious problems is lurking in your kitchen... more »
By SeventhSibling 4 comments
Whether we are envisioning retirement down the road or are feeling its grasp on us now, many of us have to toss out the grandiose dreams we may have had about our senior years because we lack the financial resources to make them come true in ... more »
By smilesatme1 3 comments
Do you know how to cook? I cook my own food as I could but sometimes it's just take long to even light up the oven or stove or just to grab the ready made can goods. But if you are a kitchen lover I bit you like to stay longer preparing your meal ... more »
By margaretkh 0 comments
Save a LOT of money on chicken by purchasing it whole and cutting it yourself! Especially during economic times like this it is important to save. Once you learn how to do it, you will probably feel bad just buying a fillet!.. more »
By FurryLoo 1 comments
I am actually giving you these tips straight from a former picky eater. My mother later shared how she ensured that she fed me everything under the sun with me none the wiser. Because of her hard work, I now love all kinds of food... more »
By ccharles1 3 comments
This article describes how to filet rainbow trout. Through step by step instruction, you can expect a delicious meal served with a variety of spices minus the fish scales and other undesirable parts!.. more »
By LilacGirl 11 comments
Roasting chestnuts is something not many of us have done, but we all know about them because of the Christmas song about "chestnuts roasting on an open fire". Chestnuts can be hard to find, so here are some suggestions for how to find ... more »
By lionimage 1 comments
Add some flavor to your rice with this quick and easy trick with herbs... more »
By Amy S Trosen 8 comments
A little cheese. A scrap of ham. A couple eggs and, presto, with a quick twist of the wrist you can create a hearty omelet for a light supper or Sunday brunch... more »
By eHow Food & Drink Editor 0 comments
With coleslaw, hamburgers, hot dogs and potato salad on the menu, a cookout is a veritable gustatory delight. That is, of course, unless one of your guests develops food poisoning because you didn't follow proper food safety precautions. Keeping ... more »
By Amy S Trosen 10 comments
Freezing corn is one of the easier autumn chores to do. In one afternoon, (especially if you have a couple of good helpers) you can pack enough corn into your freezer to give your family a sweet taste of summer for supper on many a cold winter ... more »
By mosaicmom 1 comments
Freezing rhubarb for later use... more »
By Pillain 2 comments
Here's an easy way of freezing left over tomato paste for easy future use... more »
By Phoenix2029 2 comments
Want to know everything you need to do to create the most delicious Thanksgiving turkey you've ever eaten? Read on and I will show you how to do it easily and safely... more »
By eHow Food & Drink Editor 0 comments
Meals around the campfire can be the most memorable, enjoyable parts of a camping trip. For fishermen especially, nothing beats a long day on the water followed by a meal of freshly caught fish... more »
By jonhensley 3 comments
Pan fried salmon! What is not to love? Well, probably a lot. Some people are really, really disgusted with seafood. Fishy smells and all that stuff. The smell is really gross, I agree. But, I've grown to really like ... more »
By BYourself 1 comments
~~ BASTING ~~ MEAT, POULTRY AND FISH ARE OFTEN BASTED WHILE THEY ARE COOKING IN THE OVEN TO KEEP THEM FROM DRYING OUT AND TO ADD MORE FLAVOR. BASTING INVOLVES COVERING THE FOOD WITH PAN JUICES, BUTTER, MARINADE OR SAUCE... more »
By stevemegjay 1 comments
Don’t sweat chopping garlic with your big old knife .Here’s the quick and easy way to do it without even touching your knife... more »
By BillieGriffin 2 comments
Tired of having half the kernels in a bag of microwave popcorn not pop? You'll be surprised by the solution!.. more »
By expertelement 2 comments
You are concerned about helping the earth but mostly about keeping your kids healthy. You have learned about the benefits of organic foods but you just cannot afford them. Here is what you can do to at least remove most of the pesticides that are ... more »
By DreamLiving 3 comments
Do you enjoy corn on the cobs from state fairs? Follow the steps below for delicious, juicy corn on the cob... more »
By Gina Turchiaro 1 comments
Summer is quickly approaching. Time to gather the family and start barbecuing. Most of us enjoy the grilled hamburgers and hot dogs, but many favor delicious grilled steaks! Here are steps to grilling steaks to a perfect medium rare every time... more »