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.
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
Nopales cactus has quickly become a hot new food trend, but cooks who are unfamiliar with it often wonder what it tastes like. So, what does Nopales cactus taste like? Nopales cactus can have a variety of tastes depending on how it is cooked. The flavors often are described as being slightly bitter, tart, a … Read more
We all know that the keto diet is all about limiting carbs. But I wondered if I can eat peanut butter and which brand of peanut butter is best for keto? The best brand of peanut butter for the keto diet is one made only with peanuts or peanuts & salt. Avoid any with sugar … Read more
I love a good coffee drink. But I also struggle to keep those extra pounds off. So I’ve wondered, can I drink a latte on keto? Yes, you can drink a latte on keto. A latte is made with espresso, which has no carbs. Just avoid any sweetener other than stevia, & use unsweetened almond … Read more
I’ve bought eggs from a farm, but usually, I buy them from a grocery store. So I’ve wondered are grocery store eggs fertilized? No. Most eggs sold in grocery stores are not fertilized, meaning the hens did not mate with a rooster before laying the eggs. But even fertile eggs sold in grocery stores may … Read more
As I’ve struggled with my weight, and gotten into the keto diet, I’ve wondered Is unsweetened yogurt keto friendly? While any sugar-sweetened yogurt should be avoided on the keto diet, unsweetened yogurt works great. But avoid low-fat or non-fat yogurts. Whole milk or non-dairy milk unsweetened yogurts are the lowest carb yogurts. Also, look for … Read more
I’ve used salt my whole life. In many ways, I just take it for granted, but I began to wonder what is kitchen salt, what are all the different uses of salt, and the differences between sea salt, iodized salt, table salt and other types of salt. Kitchen salt is just iodized or table salt. … Read more
I love my chef knives. While I do sharpen and hone them regularly, I started to wonder exactly how often should you sharpen a chef’s knife? For regular home use, a chef’s knife does not need to be sharpened more than a few times a year. However, you should hone the edge with a steel … Read more
I love being outside at my grill and am lucky enough to have both a charcoal and propane grills. While I know some of the dangers of an open flame, I have wondered are propane grills safe? Propane grills are VERY safe when used properly, but can explode due to a gas valve being left … Read more
I love fresh corn masa and always have a bag of Masa Harina in my pantry. But I don’t make corn masa very often, so I began to wonder does corn masa expire? Fresh corn masa, sometimes called masa preparada, can be stored up to 3 days in a refrigerator. Masa harina, also called corn … Read more