Cooking With Kids--Safely! By Cyndi Roberts
School's out! And summer is a good time to introduce your child to chores in the kitchen!To help you along, here are some things to remem
Barbequing, a Fun and Convenient Way to Make Dinner By Valerie Giles
"There’s nothing more enjoyable than having friends and family gathered around amidst the wonderful smells of charcoal-grilled prawns, vegetab
To Fry Or Not To Fry? By Eileen Church
Here's a little known factoid - did you know that KFC changed its image by retiring the slogan Kentucky FRIED Chicken. Instead, they became known
What is a Serving Size? By Shauna Hanus
Have you ever wondered how much a serving really is. Well, pull out your box of Raisin Bran, grab the milk a bowl and a spoon. Now fill up your
Picnic Checklist By Dennis R Weaver
In the previous article, we suggested that you start a picnic checklist, improve it over time, and keep it handy for picnic prep. Here's a list
Picnic Tips and Tricks By Dennis R Weaver
The most difficult task of a picnic is remembering everything. Make a list on the computer of everything you might need for a picnic. Then as y
Bread in the Woods By Dennis R Weaver
We really like fresh bread while we’re camping. There is something about bread products that just seems especially good in the woods. Maybe it’s
Baking Bread in a Dutch Oven By Dennis R Weaver
Dutch ovens were made for baking. In the hands of a practiced baker, a Dutch oven will create beautiful breads and desserts. (Though some of us
Family Meal Planning Made Easy By Mila Sidman
As moms, we have hectic lives. Whether we work out of the home, in the home or look after the kids full time, we definitely have our jobs cut ou
Substitutions for Commonly Called for Ingredients By Shauna Hanus
What should you do if you are in the middle of a recipe and realize you are out of an ingredient? You could send your child to the local conveni
Foods That Freeze Well By Michele Webb
"Can I freeze it?" is a question often asked in our homes, and for good reason. Probably most of us, at some point or another, have attempted t
Clarifying Butter By Shauna Hanus
Clarified butter is a delightfully rich concentrated butter that can be used in cooking and making mouth watering sauces. Traditional methods fo
Do a Dry Rub First By Shauna Hanus
The debate on ribs has ended in my home. After years of toil I have finally capitulated and agreed to make ribs the fool proof way every time. C
Eating Healthy with a Meat Grinder By Kaitlin Carruth
While it may be surprising, owning your own meat grinder can help you in your pursuit to live a healthier life. According to the USDA, the averag
Cake Baking Tip Guide By Patricia Jensen
Successful cake decorating is all about preparation. Baking and preparing your cake for decorating is a critical part of the total process. In t
Kid Birthday Cake Idea Collection - Cake Decorating Without Fear By Patricia Jensen
Our kid birthday cake idea collection makes cake decorating fun and fearless. You don't have to be a pastry chef to create a professional quality
How to Prepare the Best Garlic Mashed Potatoes By Hans Dekker
Would you like to prepare the best Garlic Mashed Potatoes that you enjoy at your favorite restaurant, but have no idea where to start to achieve
Secrets of Great Breads By Dennis R Weaver
Often we field questions about making great bread. Great bread is a matter of using the right ingredients and the right techniques—there’s no sin
Picture Perfect Bread By Dennis R Weaver
The secret—at least most of it—is in the rise. The most common mistake that we see in bread making is not letting the dough rise enough.S
The World of Cornbread By Dennis R Weaver
We're partial to cornbread. We like its rustic texture and chewy goodness. We like its versatility—it works for breakfast, lunch or dinner. It
How to Bake: Muffins (with recipes) By Dennis R Weaver
Muffins are a mainstay around our house. They are as nourishing as they are good to eat. They are quicker and easier to make than cookies and u
The Perfect Scone: Keys to Make Your Scone Just Right By Dennis R Weaver
Ah, there’s nothing like a tender, steaming scone in the morning. (Pronounced “skawn” like “fawn” or “scone” like “tone” –Webster says either is
Troubleshooting Machine Bread By Dennis R Weaver
Bread machines—wonderful inventions that they are—don’t think very well. You and I, when we have a loaf of bread percolating on the counter, can
Better Baking Technique: Is it Done Yet? By Dennis R Weaver
Are my breads, cookies, or cakes baked and ready to come out of the oven yet?The ability to tell when products are baked seems to cause mo
The Joys of Refrigerator Cookies By Dennis R Weaver
Baking cookies seem to fill the house with a sense of well being and peace. Perhaps it is the smell of butter, vanilla, and spices emanating fro
Low-Budget Meals In a Minute By D. Giolitto
Ever go home and look in the fridge only to find it sadly, echoingly empty? Well, look again my friend... there are probably a ton of condiments
How to Make a Cajun Roux By Janice Duplantis
The process of preparing Cajun food is in no way hurried and involves a layering of flavors which allows each ingredient to maintain its own ide
How to Grill Most Any Vegetable You Can Think Of! By Susan Rutter
Grilling vegetables is easy. The fact that more people don't do it is the strange thing. The general rule is to cut the vegetables into pieces th
Weber Grills Reviewed: Quality that Lasts By Jeremy Hier
Barbecuing has long been a favorite pastime for many and the grills people are buying have only become bigger and better as the years go by. But
Making Homemade Pasta for Dinner Tonight By Shauna Hanus
Homemade pasta cooked al dente (to the teeth), is a chewy and light treat. Here are the simple steps to making fresh pasta for dinner tonight.
