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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...

How to Set-up a Fondue

January 3, 2011 | In: Cooking, Food

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...

How to Cook Eggs

December 10, 2010 | In: Cooking, Food

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...

For parents who have just had a baby, it would be difficult to even pause and have a meal. However, it's imperative that you take care of your nutritional needs for your baby's sake: You might argue that hard boiled eggs or scrambled eggs and a...

Parents should also be aware of the portion sizes of their children's meals. Observe how your child eats. Some children really eat light but frequent meals. Others, eat three big meals a day without snacking. Knowing your child's eating habits...

How to Core an Apple

October 6, 2010 | In: Cooking

Coring an apple is not difficult. This can be done using an apple corer or a simple pairing knife. Wash the apple and set it on your work surface with the stem up. If you are using an apple corer, place the serrated end of the corer on top of the...

Kids don't like vegetables. That's a fact. But there are many ways to introduce them to your kids' meals without them knowing it. Deceitful? Yes, but there are many creative ways in which to make your children get the nutrition they need. For a...

This recipe is a healthy alternative to buying commercial chips which can be high in cholesterol, sodium, and other preservatives. Use any kind of vegetable. However, the best ones for chips are those with low water content such as starchy root crops...

Here are some ways you can correct dishes that have too much spice in them, and get rid of the strong taste. One easy way to correct this is to add more ingredients. If you are making a stew, or a soup, simply add more broth and vegetables to dilute...

This depends on what kind of vegetarian the people in attendance are. If they are lacto-ovo-pesto (those who can eat dairy products, eggs, and fish) vegetarians, it would be easier to plan for food. If it's the stricter kind, although you might need to...

How to Cook Sweet Potatoes

July 30, 2010 | In: Cooking, Food

Sweet potatoes are a healthy alternative to sources of startch such as potatoes and rice Aside from carbohydrates, they are also rich in dietary fiber, beta carotene,vitamins, and other minerals. To cook sweet potatoes, you can do the...

Summer is here, and one fun thing to do while on vacation is to go out camping. If you're afraid of starving when you do, here are some tipz on how to cook over a campfire: Build a cooking fire by making an open pit. Make sure that it's away from...

A potluck event is when guests are asked to contribute to the occasion by bringing food for everyone to eat. If the host of the party did not specify what food you should bring (ie. main dish, dessert, appetizers, snacks, etc.), then inform them of...

How to Do Urban Grilling

July 7, 2010 | In: Cooking, Food

Living in the city should not stop you from enjoying a good meal prepared straight from the grill. Just follow these tips and you'll surely enjoy more great meals all the time: If you are to cook with a charcoal grill, make sure you do it outside in...

Making baby food for your little tots is certainly better. Since you know what you put in the food, you know that youre kids are getting nutrients and not harmful additives. All you need to have is a food processor (or mini food processor), or a...