When it comes to herbs and spices I could tell you to go out and buy a whole bunch of spices that would be interesting to smell and look at and most likely, most would remain, unused in a drawer, or worst – on a carousel (a shower gift) taking up valuable counter space. Okay, […]
Cooking Basics
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Cooking Basics: Choosing the Right Cooking Method
Choose the Right Cooking Method What if I told you that simply knowing the difference between 2 Basic cooking methods would make you a much better cook? If you, for example, brought home a really expensive piece of filet mignon, you’d have a 50/50 chance of it being delicious or inedible. I personally don’t think […]
Cooking Basics – Pots, Pans and more…
Pots, Pans and more… Basic Stainless Steel Skillet They come in standard 8”, 12” and 16” but you can start with the medium 12” size which will be good for most cooking. This one’s from All Clad, one of my favorite brands. A good skillet (or saute or fry pan) has a large cooking surface and […]
Cooking Basics – Knives
The Only 3 knives you really need. And you don’t have to spend a fortune. I couldn’t have said it better myself…so I won’t. This advice is from Good Housekeeping. Photos and comments from me. 8-inch cook’s knife: If you can buy only one knife, this is the one to choose. It’s long enough to slice, […]
