Reader question: “I have bought far more meat and cheese than usual due to the pandemic and now I am worried about it going bad. Is freezing meat OK? What about butter and cheese? How long will it last?” – Rebecca, Orlando FL Answer: I have been teaching people cooking in … [Read more...] about How to Freeze Meat, Cheese, Milk, Butter and Fish So You Can Actually Use It Later
Recipes
How to Make Gumbo Out of (Almost) Anything
If you want to learn how to make gumbo, you have to start by understanding that there isn't a single recipe or any "right" ingredients. As Chuck Taggart of the GumboPages notes, "There are as many variations on gumbo as there are Louisianians." I'm here to show you how to make … [Read more...] about How to Make Gumbo Out of (Almost) Anything
Recipe: White Beans and Greens – Inexpensive, Simple and Powerfully Good
I love the pairing of white beans and greens. When the weather turns chilly, it offers a flavor or sunny southern France or Tuscany. When the pandemic hit, I bought cases of white beans, and let's just say, we ate a lot of white bean soup and stews as their sell-by dates loomed. … [Read more...] about Recipe: White Beans and Greens – Inexpensive, Simple and Powerfully Good
Join me for a unique Beach Getaway on Anna Maria Island
For web site readers - use code FRIEND100 to get $100 off. Bring a friend to share your room and use the code and they will get $100 off PLUS 20%In January 2024, I held my first Beach Cooking Getaway at our home on Anna Maria Island. I've been thinking about doing this kind of … [Read more...] about Join me for a unique Beach Getaway on Anna Maria Island
19 Ideas for Holiday Leftovers
Kentucky Hot Browns: a masterful use of holiday leftovers Let's be honest: We all tend to buy and make too much food for holiday meals. I do it every year. And you must have too, or you wouldn't be looking for ideas for Thanksgiving or Christmas leftovers, right? Personally, I … [Read more...] about 19 Ideas for Holiday Leftovers
