Bread machines are fantastic kitchen appliances that make baking your own bread easy, fast and cost-effective. If you’re on a small budget, you can still get a great bread machine. But what is the best budget bread maker? The best budget bread maker on the market is the Cuisinart convection bread Maker. This bread maker … Read more
I love Mexican food, and I especially love slow-cooked meats. And two favorites in Mexican cuisine are barbacoa and carnitas. But what’s the difference between barbacoa and carnitas? Barbacoa, like carnitas, is slow-cooked on the stovetop, oven, or Crock-pot. But, carnitas get shredded into large chunks after cooking & browned in a skillet until crisp. … Read more
I love Indian food of all kinds and have eaten it for decades. But it’s a huge country with a lot of different ingredients and cultures. So, what are the differences between Northern and Southern Indian food? Southern Indian food has more vegetarian and seafood options than northern and uses less ghee and more coconut … Read more
I love cold brew coffee. But we don’t always want cold coffee. So if I have some in the fridge, can I heat up cold brew coffee? As a general rule, it is possible heat up cold brew coffee. But the best way to drink cold brew coffee hot is to add hot water or … Read more
I almost always have a bottle of opened wine in the house. Occasionally they sit for too long and taste sour, but I’ve wondered can you cook with old opened wine? As a general rule, it is OK to use opened wine to cook with for up to 2 months after opening. But it is … Read more
Lots of Asian cuisines use the term curry. But is curry the same no matter what country you’re talking about? And specifically, what are the differences between Indian and Thai curry? As a general rule Indian and Thai curry differs in that Indian curry contains cumin and coriander, and may also be simmered with curry … Read more
Meatballs in a slow-cooker are one of those favorite foods at large family gatherings; easy, low maintenance, and delicious. If you’re making them ahead of time, you may be wondering can I leave meatballs in a Crock-Pot overnight? As a general rule, meatballs can be left in a Crock-Pot overnight on the warm setting if … Read more
Have you ever taken a sip of French press coffee only to find that there are grounds in your cup? It can be so disappointing and frustrating when this happens. But why are there grounds in my french press coffee? As a general rule, if grounds appear in a brewed cup of coffee from a … Read more
A toaster oven is great due to its convenience and versatility making them an excellent choice for busy cooks. However, if you have a small living space, you may wonder where to put a toaster oven in a small kitchen. A great place to put a toaster oven in a little kitchen is on the … Read more
If you are a fan of Starbucks, you may have heard of the Strawberry Acai Refresher. This delicious and refreshing drink is popular, particularly on a hot day. If you haven’t tried this beverage, what is strawberry acai? Strawberry Acai refers to a smoothie available at Starbucks. It is a combination of two superfoods (strawberries … Read more