Serving Guide for a Fruit Platter By Shauna Hanus

Choosing a Platter• Choose a simple platter with little or no design. Crisp clean colors such as white or black highlight the fruit best.

The Family Meal By Shauna Hanus

The family meal has suffered in the changing family environment. Moms and Dads are both working and a large portion of homes are single parent h

Best Recipes: Banana Split Brownies By Donna Monday

Your family and friends will absolutely do flips over these Banana Split Brownies. Just like the ice cream version, these delights blend the flav

A Few Tips and Tricks for Using Vanilla Beans By Suzanne Lieurance

If you watch any of the cooking shows on the Food Network, you’ve probably seen chefs on these shows scraping a vanilla bean to use in some fan

How to Plan a Successful Dinner Party Menu By Carol Spicer

There is a lot of planning that goes into a successful dinner party menu. In order to pull it off, you'll have to ask yourself some questions.

Deep Fried Turkey Practice By Anthony Tripodi

While your neighbors are putting up their Halloween decorations and scouring supermarkets for bargain candy, it’s the perfect time for you to dee

Eating Healthy? Get Out the Cast Iron Skillet By Harriet Hodgson

When I was a kid I think every family in the neighborhood had a cast iron skillet. The skillets were pretty much the same, but the meals that ca

Save Time in the Kitchen By Phyllis Wasserman

Save time in the kitchen with these hints.RiceCook more than you need. Rice keeps in the refrigerator for up to a week. You can r

Finding the Right Culinary School for You By G. Stephen Jones

Have you ever thought about the possibility of going to culinary school to become a professional chef or start a new career in hospitality manage

Cast Iron Enamel Cookware is the Perfect Choice for Fall Comfort Food By Mimi Cummins

On a recent chilly fall day I had a hankering for beef stew, and the process of preparing it re-acquainted me with the old cast iron Dutch oven f

Cooking Tips By Ronald Yip

You open the cookbook and see a recipe title or a photo that tempts your taste buds. Then you start to read the recipe, realize the preparation i

Teach Your Kids To Eat The Healthy Way Without All The Complaining By Janna Hagan

Help you and your kid's follow the food pyramid by avoiding fast food and unhealthy food choices.With the fast food restaurant down the st

Packing Lunches for Kids By Janna Hagan

Sick and tired of trying to guess what your kid's like for their lunches?In this article, we give you tips on how to battle those lunchbox

Glorious Garlic By Phyllis Wasserman

Oh the glorious stinking rose! And the aroma! I love garlic. It's a mainstay of almost every cuisine. It can conjure up the vision of a fabulo

Soups On By Phyllis Wasserman

As winter draws near, your thoughts might turn to comfort foods to warm you. Whether you just open cans, or start from scratch, soup is a wonder

How Not to Cook By Kenneth Hoffman

It's not that I can't cook, it's just that I can't wait for it to get done. I've been spoiled all my life by good cooks. My mother, my wife and

Chop Till You Drop By Lisa Paterson

You use it everyday in the Kitchen. If not looked after it can make you sick – And yet you probably never give it a second thought.The Cho

How To Choose A Quality Cookware Set By Sharon Chennault

If you are considering purchasing new cookware, you probably are wondering how to make the most sensible purchase and still get all the pieces an

Create Some Pretty Pats of Butter By Suzanne Lieurance

Pretty pats of butter can add interest to your dining table or buffet. You can make them easily, in a wide variety of shapes. Here’s all you do:

Cooking Aprons: An Overview By Thomas Morva

We all take notice of the chefs in our favorite restaurant, at one point or another. We recognize them by their signature hats and chef aprons. C

Supporting Local Flavors By Scott Schirkofsky

In the last 10 years Americans have seen a boom in local food markets and for good reason. While Americans continue to buy more fast food, they

Use Spices To Cook Like A Connoisseur On A Paupers Budget! By Beth Scott

Don’t have the money to make delectable dishes? Or just don’t know the secrets of flavoring with spices and herbs, and mak

How To Choose The Best Knife Set By Sharon Chennault

Knives are the most important and most frequently used kitchen utensils. In choosing a new knife set, the main considerations are which knife set

Simply Wonderful Scented Sugars By Suzanne Lieurance

Scented sugars are so easy to create and they're simply wonderful. They make perfect gifts too.To make your own scented sugars you’ll nee

Safe Food Handling Practices - 10 Simple Tips for Cooking At Home By Lisa Barnes

Many times you and family do not feel well, because you’ve eaten food that was handled or prepared in an unsafe manner. This can be avoided when

Healthy, Quick Breakfast Ideas By Mila Sidman

Most of us already know breakfast is the most important meal of the day… This is especially true when it comes to kids. We need to ensure their l

What is in Your BLT? By Shauna Hanus

The traditional BLT that is, a Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato sandwich is hard to beat. Think back, can you remember eating a warm BLT on white brea

Green Tea Brewing Guide By Shauna Hanus

Green tea is believed to have many healthful benefits. If you have ever tasted a good cup of green tea it can be reviving and delicious. Howeve

Quick Reference Buying and Storage Guide for Cheese By Shauna Hanus

Buying Guide• Shop at a reliable source, if it does not smell good or look clean it is not a good place to shop. Always trust your instin

Dessert Parties for Late Night Entertainment By Kim LaBarbera

What's wrong with this picture? I used to serve delicious dinners with wonderful desserts (yes, I've checked around and, they we