Stay confident in the kitchen with food safety tips, easy recipes, and meal planning ideas. I share what you need to cook smart, safe, and stress-free.
Sometimes when I brew my coffee, I’ve seen small white specks floating in my coffee. While I can remove it easily enough with a spoon, it got me wondering about how and why is there white stuff in my coffee? The white stuff on coffee could be for more than one reason. It could be … Read more
One of the most popular things to include in the keto diet is cheese, thanks to its high-fat content. But not all cheeses are created equal. So that raises the question: is Feta Keto-friendly? Feta cheese is Keto friendly, as per 1-ounce serving, feta cheese has 1.2 grams of carbs, 4 grams of protein, along … Read more
Thai food is known for its distinctive flavors. Things like lemongrass, garlic, peanuts, and tamarind, to name a few. I was vegetarian for 10 years though, and while I loved how many vegetables there were in Thai food, I often wondered does Thai curry have fish sauce? Most Thai food contains fish sauce, even if … Read more
Pellet grills like Traeger seem to be pretty safe. If you’re new to using your Traeger, or even if you’ve been using it a while, you may be wondering if it can catch fire or if you already had that happen, you’re asking why did my Traeger catch fire? Pellet grills like Traeger can catch … Read more
Wood pellet grills are one of the hottest trends in grilling right now. And Traeger is the top brand of pellet grill. If you just got one or are about to, when you’re done cooking, you’ve probably wondered should I unplug my Traeger? No; you do not need to unplug your Traeger after every use. … Read more
Indian pickle, also known as achar, has been a part of Indian culture and history for 4,000 years. But for those of you, like me, that have an old jar in the pantry or refrigerator, you’ve probably wondered does Indian pickle go bad? Indian pickle is a type of fermented food. It will last for … Read more
A watched pot never boils. An unwatched pot, however, seems to boil over as soon as you turn your back. So if you’ve ever wondered how to keep soup from boiling over, or any boiling liquid, I have a solution: To stop boil-overs on your stovetop, don’t use wooden spoons. Salt, while essential for cooking … Read more
Avocado toast is currently a huge craze. But since avocado usually turns brown fairly quickly, a lot of people wonder can you make avocado toast the night before? To make avocado toast the night before, squeeze lemon juice onto your mashed avocado and then store it in a ziplock bag that you squeeze all the … Read more
I love tortillas and tamales, which are traditionally made from corn masa. But with a daughter who eats gluten-free, I’ve wondered does corn masa have gluten? Corn masa does not contain gluten. However, not all brands of masa harina are certified gluten-free. This makes them subject to possible cross-contamination with wheat and gluten. But it’s … Read more
These days, Thai curry paste can be found on the shelves in most grocery stores and many pantries across the globe. But whether opened and in the fridge, or sealed in your kitchen cabinets, many of us have wondered does Thai curry paste go bad? Thai curry paste will eventually go bad once it’s opened … Read more