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If you live in a part of the country where the temperature gets down below freezing, you just might run into the problem of having your water or drain pipes freeze. As long as you’re home (and not...
Lobster may be an exotic taste treat for people living inland, but in addition to their succulent flavor, lobster is also a healthy dinner choice. This delicious crustacean is low-fat, low...
Want to cook some delicious shrimp for your friends and family tonight? If you want to do it right, you've come to the right place. I'll show you how to take frozen, raw shrimp and cook it in a...
Eating healthy in our hectic daily lives is often a challenge! I know that many of us homemakers want to keep healthy food in the house and in our diets, but with our busy schedules, it can be...
It is the holiday season and a great time for making those home made turkeys, need a great recipe? Why not try my family's recipe! It is the same recipe that my family has used for years.
You can save money and later, time by making easy homemade meals in larger quantities, and freezing some for later. Homemade meals taste better, and are much less expensive to prepare.
Thanksgiving is such a wonderful time of fabulous food and fun fellowship. Too often the host ends up missing out due to the demands of service. With some planning and organization you can enjoy...
It is always a good idea to thaw your turkey in the refrigerator but if you are in a pinch, you can thaw it for a short time in your sink. You can begin with your turkey thawing in the...
If you will be purchasing your turkey more than 2 or 3 days before you will be cooking it, it will need to be frozen. Frozen turkeys can be kept indefinitely but is best if cooked within a year.
They always say that it's hard to cook for one or two people. I agree with that, but I think another thing that goes beyond that is shopping for one or two people. You don't want to eat the same...
I know what you are thinking, “Why would anyone want to grow bacteria? Aren’t those, those icky things that we are constantly trying to get rid of?” Yes, you are right, but I’m not talking about...
Breast milk is the healthy choice for your baby. When you commit to breast feeding you often can't always be with your baby when it's time to feed. Deciding to pump your milk and feed it to your...
Buying the right turkey for Thanksgiving dinner involves a lot more than a quick trip to the supermarket: you have to consider how many people you’re serving, how much time the bird will need to...
Frozen car doors constitute a common problem during the winter months. Before you know it, you can find yourself locked out of your vehicle. Instead of waiting for the spring thaw, here's are some...
Using a microwave to defrost or thaw meat isn't always a good idea. Zapping meat in a microwave can result in cooking the meat on the inside while still leaving it partially frozen on the outside....
This is a fantastic and fool-proof turkey dinner recipe for small Thanksgiving and Christmas gatherings.
Winter mornings often lead to icy doors and frozen locks. Plan ahead to avoid being late by keeping a few tools available to thaw out the icy driver's side. The car may be frozen inside the lock,...
Making a couple loafs of bread can sometimes be just as easy as making a dozen. Extra bread can be easily frozen and used later for dinners or given as tasty homemade gifts. Learn how to freeze...
We love our Rhode Island Red chickens. Reds are adequate meat chickens and they do well for laying eggs. Reds are have one of the best ratios for converting food to eggs. They are great foragers....
Those of us who live in northern climates know how difficult it can be to stay on top of picking up dog poop when the weather is freezing and awful outside. Not to mention how gross it is when you...
This article will teach you how to create your own family sized freezer meal. OAMC stands for once a month cooking. In my family I take one day a month and cook for the next four weeks. The...
In order to thaw frozen fish safely, it must be done slowly.
Thanksgiving is a classic time to cook up a turkey and gather with friends and family. When working with such a large bird, there is often a question of how to properly thaw the turkey before...
If your getting married anytime soon, here are the best tips to preserve a wedding cake. After you carefully get the top tier of your wedding cake safely home, there are certain methods to...
Leaving food out at room temperature to thaw allows for rapid multiplication of bacteria. These three defrosting methods follow the recommendations of the Food and Drug Administration and the U.S....
The best food for your growing baby is food you make yourself and puree for feeding. Whether you grow your own vegetables or purchase them from a farmer's market you know exactly what is in the...
My garden grows an abundance of fresh herbs over the summer growing season and I refuse to loose one ounce of herbalisous goodness when the weather turns cold. Here's a simple trick that can...
Did you know that if you thaw uncooked meat outside of the refrigerator for more than two hours you might be putting your family at risk for food born illnesses from growing bacteria?...
These are some helpful tips and guides for selecting, thawing and cooking turkey.
Whether you live in a warm or cold climate, gardens are likely to be impacted by extreme chills for your area. That usually results in brown crispy leaves and stalks. Here are some tips on how to...
[Quick and Easy Technique #1]You can thaw ground beef in the microwave without scorching it, cooking it or messing it up any other way. I will show you how. This cooking technique could be a...
If you're a vegetarian and would like to create that meaty, chewy texture in tofu, follow these extremely simple steps and you'll be cooking in no time. My goal is to instruct you as simply and...
Did you know you can freeze soup? You can! And you can freeze it a variety of ways. You can save money by making a big pot of homemade soup and freezing it. Then you can have homemade soup any...
Boiling chicken is a piece of cake! In this quick article, I will show you how to boil chicken and then give some suggestions on great ways to serve it to make it even more delicious.
Frozen pipes can be a huge inconvenience and can cause water damage if they burst. Here are a few quick cures.
Shrimp can be a great addition to a variety of dishes, but freezing them properly is important to keep them fresh. This article will tell you how to correctly freeze fresh shrimp to retain their...
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Follow these simple steps and have a great tasting turkey.
Defrosting a Turkey is easy and can be done overnight, while you sleep.
Preparing a feast for the holidays can be some extra tough work, especially when it comes to cooking things like turkey as your main course. Here you will learn the first step in doing such a...
Frozen water pipes are usually the culprit when you awake on a freezing cold morning to no running water. If your pipes run under the house and are not well insulated, or your home was originally...
Edamame is a great snack when you are watching tv, a movie or looking for a quick fix and don't want to waste calories on high fat chips and butter laden popcorn.
Buying boneless chicken breasts in bulk while on sale is a great way to save money. Boneless chicken breasts freeze very well so you can keep a stockpile of chicken in your freezer at all times....
Cooking a nice big turkey will make a great family meal and should provide plenty of leftovers to use for sandwiches later in the week!
Have you ever wanted to make banana bread but your bananas weren't ripe enough? Follow these steps and your will have ripe bananas overnight.
Frozen pipes can cause a lot of trouble, if you're not careful. Basically what happens is water freezes in the pipes and expands. When it does this, it causes cracks in the pipe. Even if you can't...
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It's ok to have that slice of pie. With all the holiday rush around the corner sit down and cool of with a frozen treat.
The following steps show how to safely thaw frozen fish for a delicious meal.
Freezing fresh shrimp is easy with these basic guidelines.