Reader question: “I have bought far more meat and cheese than usual and now I am worried about it going bad. What can I freeze and how long will it last?” – Rebecca, Orlando FL Answer: I have been teaching people cooking in their homes for years. One of the first things I do … [Read more...] about Tips on Freezing Cheese, Meat, Milk and Fish
Basics
Recipe: Blueberry Jam Like My Grandpa Charles’
"Who are you?" Mike asked me last week. "What are you talking about?" I replied. He waved his hand over the counter and dozens of jars of canned jams, jellies and preserves. "Have you become your grandmother? You're canning like a maniac." "No, I am not becoming my … [Read more...] about Recipe: Blueberry Jam Like My Grandpa Charles’
How to Cut Up a Whole Chicken
After reviewing dozens of videos on this subject, I decided to use this one by the wonderful Melissa Clark of The New York Times to demonstrate what's arguably one of the most valuable lessons a home cook can master. Why is it so important? Here’s an excerpt from The Kitchen … [Read more...] about How to Cut Up a Whole Chicken
How to Read a Nutritional Label
Andrew Wilder of the excellent site Eating Rules, developed a terrific .pdf that explains how to read a basic nutritional label that you can download for free. Also, see his excellent story on reading food labels on the AttuneFoods web site. Seattle-based nutritionist Beve … [Read more...] about How to Read a Nutritional Label
Recipe: How to Make Basic Chicken Stock
by Kathleen Flinn Learning to make stock is a kitchen fundamental. Given that a quart of stock averages $2.25 in the supermarket, it's a worthwhile investment to learn to make it on your own. This is especially true if you're a fan of roast chicken, either homemade or … [Read more...] about Recipe: How to Make Basic Chicken Stock
