Preserving the Taste of Summer
In the summertime, many fruits and vegetables are naturally ripe, bursting with taste and nutrients. You can enjoy them like this all year long by preserving them in cans. Canning is an old process that people can perform at home with excellent results. Bacteria, mold, yeast, food enzymes, and air feed . Heating and...
Best Fruit for Grilling
Grilling is a great activity to do when it’s warm outside. Everyone is happy when you gather with friends and family and cook up something on the grill. Grilling is also a healthy cooking method that provides great flavor without excess salt and can reduce the fat content of foods. Of course, you can grill...
Farmers Markets
If you are looking for fresh and local produce, check out your local farmers market. When you buy locally grown produce, you support the farmers and economy in your area. Even though farmers markets can offer a huge variety of produce, they sell fruits and vegetables naturally available in season, as well as eggs,...
Microwaves – Keeping the Heat Out of the Kitchen
It’s hot outside, so the last thing you want is to have meal prep turn your kitchen into an inferno. You could easily whip up a salad or sandwich, but you’ve gone to that well so often that they bore you now. Instead, maybe look to an old friend — the microwave oven. Traditional...