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
Everyone loves chicken wings, but almost no one knows how to make them properly. Chicken wings are traditionally fried and then coated in wing sauce. Here is how long to deep fry frozen chicken wings: As a general rule, fry previously frozen chicken wings for 7-10 minutes at 350° F after thawing the wings. Placing … Read more
A smoked tri tip is the perfect main dish for your next backyard barbecue. This cut of beef is incredibly inexpensive, but it’s amazing when it’s cooked to perfection. But what is the best tri tip rub for smoking? The best tri tip rub for smoking is a blend of salt, black pepper, and garlic … Read more
Instant coffee has gotten a bad rap over the years. But these days, there are a lot more coffee snobs than in decades past who wouldn’t even consider instant coffee. But what’s the difference between instant coffee and regular coffee? The differences between instant coffee & regular coffee are instant coffee becomes drinkable the moment … Read more
Marinara sauce and Spaghetti sauce are 2 staples in American-Italian cuisine. However, when cooking pasta and needing a sauce, many have wondered what is the difference between marinara and spaghetti sauce? The main difference between marinara sauce and spaghetti sauce is that spaghetti sauce often includes meat. But marinara sauce is traditionally much thinner than … Read more