Pureeing food is quite easy nowadays thanks to food processors and blenders. It's usually just a matter of putting food inside the device and pressing a button. However, blenders and food processors simply miss out on one key functionality - straining...

So (French) chefs like to bamboozle novice cooks with the most vague of cooking tips such as “cook it until it's done.” Sure, all experienced chefs know when a certain food item is in its optimal state but it takes years to master such skill. For...

People have many takes of eggs. Some prefer them scrambled. Some prefer them as omelet. Some (of the less salmonella-scared) prefer them sunny side up. Some prefer them poached. Poached egg advocates love them since they offer the versatility of an egg...

Treat your family and friends to an all-you-can-eat dessert feast! Everyone will enjoy it for sure. Here are some tips on setting up your own dessert bar. Include each dessert type. People have their own favorite type of dessert. To make sure that...

Here are some tips on how to dine outside gluten-free: Plan when going out. Have a list of restaurants ready which serve or can accommodate orders of gluten-free food. You can do this by keeping track of the restaurants where you have eaten before,...

Here are some tips on how to set-up a fondue: Prepare your fondue set. It should include a ceramic fondue pot that has a base and some skewers. There should be a small heatsource such as an alcohol burner, a candle, or a Sterno. Melt a pound of...

Here are tips on how to set-up a buffet brunch: Brunch should have food that has breakfast and lunch items in it (although with more breakfast choices). Offer a combination of dessert and savory pastries. Add breakfast staples such as toasts,...

Here are some tips on how to cook egg when you've got lots of them in the fridge: Scrambled eggs are made by whisking eggs in a bowl so that the yolks and whites are incorporated together nicely and they turn into a nice lemon yellow color. Add...

Here are some tips on how to plan a dinner party: The first thing you need to find out is the number of guests who wil attend. The best way to contain this is by handing out invites with an RSVP. This way, you can plan the menu and the shopping...

To make good iced coffee: Choose your poison. For milk or creamer, you can use whatever you like. You can try low-fat or skim milk. You can use soy milk or even rice milk. You can also try cream instead. For coffee, you can choose instant or...

You can also avoid getting food poison when you go out: Be sure that you eat in a restaurant where it is clean. Check the dining area and the bathroom if they're clean. Better to walk away than stay and get sick. Check the staff as well and...

Thanksgiving dinner shouldn't take much of your hard-earned cash. Here are some tips on how to get the best deal for your holiday dinner: Use cash when purchasing. This way, you can only bring just enough and there is no risk of overspending. Make...

Chocolate milkshake need not ruin anyone's diet. Try to substitute low-fat/non-fat or skim milk for regular milk or even frozen yogurt for ice cream. Chocolate can be artificially sweetened syrup. Take out your blender and place the pitcher in the...

Mindless eating can be prevented if you do any or all of the following changes: Drink more water. It is often said that the hunger pains we get are actually signs of dehydration. So when you feel hungry, drink water. If you're still hungry, then...

Prepare a blender and a tall mug. Place the mug under clean running water for a minute and place this in the freezer. In the blender, add vodka, coffee flavored liqueur, Irish cream liqueur, and vanilla ice cream. Amount depends on your taste. If you...