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When baking yeast bread, flour is your most important ingredient and basic flour comes in a wide variety of colors and mills. The most versatile of the different types of flour is ...
She takes care of you all year long, so what better way to start off her special day than with a great breakfast? Whether you serve it to her in bed or on a beautifully set table, ...
Great Soup? You Can Do It!
One of my biggest passions is cooking. I call it “Kitchen Magic.” It's something that I can do with intent—a magic spell, if you will—that can influence...
Millions of people have turned to a dairy-free diet to help manage health conditions such as casein allergies, lactose intolerance, and irritable bowel syndrome. Going off milk can...
You're sitting down getting ready to have a delicious meal, and you realize you're missing a glass of wine to complement your meal. Why not keep the wine on the shelf and choose a ...
Sponge cakes can be difficult to make as many recipes fail to include some of the necessary details you need to ensure that your baking turns out consistently. I've listed below so...
One of the simplest, yet most pleasing breakfast foods to prepare, be it for a family crowd or just yourself on a cold wintery day is the lowly pancake. Slathered in melting butte...
Many people want to lose weight, but are put off by the vast number of weight loss programs and diets there are to choose from. If the sheer number of different methods wasn't over...
We are in the winter months but that doesn't mean you cannot grill. I have gathered together a few grilling basics for winter.
It's always a good idea if you are in a region that ...
Every home chef has got their own opinion about what makes a perfect Jambalaya, but I think if you ask any professional chef, she's going to tell y the keystone ingredient is the r...
Fish has long been known for its' heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids, but did you know that fish can also reduce your cholesterol? It would make sense since omega-3's are linked to ...
Are you looking for an easy yet gourmet appetizer for your gathering? An elegant cheese plate is an excellent way to wow your guests while not overwhelming yourself with preparatio...
Do you have company coming over? Are you looking for an easy to make appetizer to impress your guests, without spending too much of your precious time slaving away in the kitchen? ...
Does this sound like you? You work hard and somehow manage to scrape by financially. Yet you never have anything left over. You're constantly worried that any minor issue, such as ...
Bread making can be easy, even for those like myself that appear to have an intolerance to being in the kitchen for extended periods of time. These guidelines will establish a new ...
Defining the best gourmet chocolate in the world is a little like stepping onto a violent, blood-soaked battlefield.
Bonbon vs. bar, factory vs. artisan, milk vs. dark. These are ...
The Atkins Diet was first discovered by a doctor named Robert Atkins. His theory was that carbohydrates cause the blood sugar to spike, which increases cravings and causes people t...
Food serves as an important and enjoyable part of Wales and her culture and with the great number of traditional and well sourced ingredients and recipes, who could be blamed for w...
Ah - the cheese plate! Such a simple concept, but with limitless possibilities it can be difficult for a novice chef to know how to create a decadent cheese plate. The first rule ...
For those who require a gluten free diet, traveling can be a scary (and expensive!) proposition. Here in Connecticut, there are a lot more options than you might think for those wi...