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- Where Has Your Energy Gone? - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2010 from David ThompsonEnergy. It is something we use each day. Some of us use energy wisely. Turning off the lights when we leave a room saves 10 to 20 percent on your electric bill. If using dimmer switch it may save more. Fuel-efficiency driving can save your car as much as 30 percent in vehicle maintenance and ...
Views: 1494(4 votes) - Bread, Bread, Bread, Cinnabun - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2010 from Melanie DowneyA few weeks ago I had lunch with a friend at Panera and, long story short, I somehow convinced him he could be making breads and tasty breakfast treats -- better than those at Panera -- very easily in a bread machine. Well, he went out and bought one. I sent him my recipe for Cinnabuns, and ...
Views: 924 - Cake Mixing Like the Pros with the Two-Stage Method - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrCake mixing techniques are always more important than cake baking temperatures. I demonstrated this in an earlier blog by using a butter cake recipe to demonstrate the creaming method. This method combines butter and sugar to trap air, then uses egg yolks to form an emulsification. The ...
Views: 1826(1 vote) - Cake Mixing Like the Pros with the Two-Stage Method - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrCake mixing techniques are always more important than cake baking temperatures. I demonstrated this in an earlier blog by using a butter cake recipe to demonstrate the creaming method. This method combines butter and sugar to trap air, then uses egg yolks to form an emulsification. The ...
Views: 3324(8 votes) - Tips to Help You Shop for an Induction Cooktop - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Elba GardenerYou need to know the important factors of buying an induction cooktop. Electricity is converted into electromagnetic energy by induction cooktops that is used to cook the food. While these cooking devices have been available for some time, there are new developments that have made them more ...
Views: 794 - Your Butter Cake Recipes Will Fail Without The Creaming Method - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrButter cake recipes will always be disappointing if you don’t use the correct mixing method. While most people blame the oven for cake faults, the problem is not in the baking. The most common cake faults stem from mistakes made during mixing. Mixing methods are the most important step in ...
Views: 3169(1 vote) - butter cake recipes - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrButter cake recipes will always be disappointing if you don’t use the correct mixing method. While most people blame the oven for cake faults, the problem is not in the baking. The most common cake faults stem from mistakes made during mixing. Mixing methods are the most important step in ...
Views: 1659(8 votes) - Kitchen Installations Surrey: Tips on Kitchen Plumbing Installation - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from morgan contractorsKitchen installations Surrey has got fancier. You would find a whole new and unique range of appliances, fixtures, and plumbing materials in kitchens. Customers are spoilt for choices these days. This also indicates that having a modular kitchen may involve a lot of hard work, money and time. ...
Views: 778 - It’s Angel Food Cake Hell If You Mix It Wrong! - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrNo, you’re not. You’re not looking for another Angel Food Cake recipe. The recipe really doesn’t matter as much as the procedure. So, rather than look for a new written set of instructions, how about scrutinizing the steps that professionals take in creating this fat free dessert? When you ...
Views: 3474(1 vote) - It’s Angel Food Cake Hell If You Mix It Wrong! - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrNo, you’re not. You’re not looking for another Angel Food Cake recipe. The recipe really doesn’t matter as much as the procedure. So, rather than look for a new written set of instructions, how about scrutinizing the steps that professionals take in creating this fat free dessert? When you ...
Views: 3414(5 votes) - Tis the Season: Top 5 Easy & Elegant Wine & Cheese Pairings - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from Sara KahnWhether you are hosting a soiree or a casual get-together this holiday, your mission is to provide your guests with warm hospitality, lively conversation and a delectable spread of food and drink. Serving a sumptuous gourmet cheese course is perfect as a starter or centerpiece of the meal. Not ...
Views: 1007 - Popular and Spectacular Modular Kitchens - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Vaiv JaisCooking has become a joyful experience with the advent of modular kitchens. These kitchens have transformed the complete décor of a home with its amazing designs and styles. Today such kitchens have become so popular that most of the people prefer to install them in their homes regardless of ...
Views: 718 - Modern Kitchen Accessories - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Vaiv JaisCooking can be quite easy and enjoyable with the right type of kitchen accessories. You can easily find an endless variety of accessories that are quite functional as well as cost efficient. There are many online stores that sell a variety of accessories required for a well equipped kitchen. ...
Views: 757 - Mixing is More Important Than Baking in Christmas Cake Recipes - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrHave you ever taken the results of your family’s Christmas cake recipe out of the oven and been disappointed? How can the same recipe created year after year always come out differently? “Why didn’t my cake BAKE correctly?” I’m here to tell you that the problem with most home baking ...
Views: 671(5 votes) - Mixing is More Important Than Baking in Christmas Cake Recipes - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrHave you ever taken the results of your family’s Christmas cake recipe out of the oven and been disappointed? How can the same recipe created year after year always come out differently? “Why didn’t my cake BAKE correctly?” I’m here to tell you that the problem with most home baking ...
Views: 889 - Mixing is More Important Than Baking in Christmas Cake Recipes - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrHave you ever taken the results of your family’s Christmas cake recipe out of the oven and been disappointed? How can the same recipe created year after year always come out differently? “Why didn’t my cake BAKE correctly?” I’m here to tell you that the problem with most home baking ...
Views: 1320 - A Cast Iron Cookbook Stand Can Enhance The Look Of Any Kitchen - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Darren ZahradnikKitchen is one of the most important parts of your home; however, these days while remodeling the kitchen, most people tend to overlook the small items which could actually add to the smartness of your kitchen space. Cast Iron Cookbook Stand is one such item which is always advisable for your ...
Views: 1363 - Give with Good Taste: Top Unique Gourmet Cheese Gifts - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Sara KahnLet’s face it. Finding the right holiday gift for the gourmet food lover in your life can be a challenge. You want to surprise and delight them with your good taste but not sure how to please? Perfect as a hostess gift, a corporate gift for co-workers or clients, or as a unique holiday gift ...
Views: 1150 - Very Tasty Sprout Salad Recipe - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2010 from Sky SunIngredients: * 1 pound brussels sprouts trimmed * 3 empire apples * 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice * 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil * 8 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces * 1 large clove garlic, finely chopped * 4 teaspoons dijon mustard * 3 tablespoons red wine ...
Views: 567 - Spritz Cookies – It’s All In The Bagging! - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrSpritz cookies are my favorite cookie at the holidays. I don’t make them any other time of the year, just as I don’t watch “A Christmas Carol” or “The Grinch” in July. These cookies bring back strong childhood memories for me, mostly of my Mom’s frustration with her antique cookie press. If ...
Views: 722(1 vote) - Spritz Cookies – It’s All In The Bagging! - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrSpritz cookies are my favorite cookie at the holidays. I don’t make them any other time of the year, just as I don’t watch “A Christmas Carol” or “The Grinch” in July. These cookies bring back strong childhood memories for me, mostly of my Mom’s frustration with her antique cookie press. If ...
Views: 757 - Roll Out Cookies For Santa The Right Way! - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrI’d be worried if I made cookies for Santa and he didn’t eat them. What would that mean? Was I too naughty this year for him to even take a bite? Or, is Santa expecting more from me than stale cookies from the store? Santa expects cookies from scratch and I’ve let him down in past years. ...
Views: 1052(11 votes) - Roll Out Cookies For Santa The Right Way! - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrI’d be worried if I made cookies for Santa and he didn’t eat them. What would that mean? Was I too naughty this year for him to even take a bite? Or, is Santa expecting more from me than stale cookies from the store? Santa expects cookies from scratch and I’ve let him down in past years. ...
Views: 1341(1 vote) - The Number 1 Method for Great Cookies From Scratch - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrThe idea of great cookies from scratch is what brings people back to their kitchens this time of year. Even people that don’t bake for the other eleven months of the year, somehow find themselves back in the kitchen for holiday cookie time. Whether you have fond childhood memories of baking ...
Views: 714(2 votes) - The Number 1 Method for Great Cookies From Scratch - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrThe idea of great cookies from scratch is what brings people back to their kitchens this time of year. Even people that don’t bake for the other eleven months of the year, somehow find themselves back in the kitchen for holiday cookie time. Whether you have fond childhood memories of baking ...
Views: 695 - Holiday Herbs - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from Merry Lycett HarrisonNow that my garden has been put to bed for the winter, I miss having the fresh smells of aromatic herbs in my home. I have dried my culinary herbs. Do you have any tips on how to use herbs during the holidays for food, festivities and fragrance? Herbs are a perfect addition to holiday ...
Views: 934 - How to Prepare the Thanksgiving Dinner? - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2010 from Cherry CheneyAs everyone knows that Thanksgiving or Thanksgiving Day, currently celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November, has been an annual tradition in the United States since 1863. Thanksgiving was historically a religious observation to give thanks to God. There are several ways to celebrate ...
Views: 782 - How to Make Really Hot Tortilla Soup In A Blender Utilizing One of The Worlds Best Juicers (The Vitamix 5200) - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Thomas GrimloYou heard right, don't adjust your computer monitor. You can make creamy as well as amazing fine dining quality hot soup in a mixer. Needless to say, not any type of blender is going to do. You need what I consider one of the worlds best juicers for you to do it. Mainly, the Vitamix 5200. This ...
Views: 1453 - Flaky Pie Crust or Mealy Pie Crust? Avoid Soggy Bottom Pies With The Right Choice. - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrChoosing a flaky pie crust or a mealy pie crust for you pie can mean the difference between pie pride and pie purgatory. It’s not that you need different recipes for the two types of pie crust, you just need to employ two different methods. Flaky pie crust will absorb more moisture than a ...
Views: 1045(1 vote) - Flaky Pie Crust or Mealy Pie Crust? Avoid Soggy Bottom Pies With The Right Choice. - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrChoosing a flaky pie crust or a mealy pie crust for you pie can mean the difference between pie pride and pie purgatory. It’s not that you need different recipes for the two types of pie crust, you just need to employ two different methods. Flaky pie crust will absorb more moisture than a ...
Views: 2752 - This Strawberry Pie Recipe Is a Great Method for Any Other Fresh Fruit Pie. - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrThis Strawberry Pie Recipe Is a Great Method for Any Other Fresh Fruit Pie. Unlike canned fruit, fresh fruit does not come with extra liquid. However, we do need some liquid to use as a binder for our pie. If we just sliced strawberries, placed them on the right type of flakes pie crust, and ...
Views: 1071 - This Strawberry Pie Recipe Is a Great Method for Any Other Fresh Fruit Pie. - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrThis Strawberry Pie Recipe Is a Great Method for Any Other Fresh Fruit Pie. Unlike canned fruit, fresh fruit does not come with extra liquid. However, we do need some liquid to use as a binder for our pie. If we just sliced strawberries, placed them on the right type of flakes pie crust, and ...
Views: 1103 - A Chef’s Potluck Party Tips to Make Them Jealous - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrA potluck party can be a food nightmare. As a professional Chef and caterer, few things offend my culinary senses more than the holiday potluck party. With hot items going cold, badly portioned and picked-through platters, nacho dip next to brownies, and unidentifiable entrees all sharing the ...
Views: 903(28 votes) - A Chef’s Potluck Party Tips to Make Them Jealous. - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrA potluck party can be a food nightmare. As a professional Chef and caterer, few things offend my culinary senses more than the holiday potluck party. With hot items going cold, badly portioned and picked-through platters, nacho dip next to brownies, and unidentifiable entrees all sharing the ...
Views: 1080 - These Uses for Leftover Turkey Will Un-Clog Your Refrigerator - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrDo you start thinking about uses for leftover turkey as soon as the meal begins or does all that food just get loaded into your refrigerator? Since thanksgiving cooking planning starts at your desk and not your stove, you may not have any food remaining after the meal. To reduce wasted time, ...
Views: 1020(1 vote) - These Uses for Leftover Turkey Will Un-Clog Your Refrigerator - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrDo you start thinking about uses for leftover turkey as soon as the meal begins or does all that food just get loaded into your refrigerator? Since thanksgiving cooking planning starts at your desk and not your stove, you may not have any food remaining after the meal. To reduce wasted time, ...
Views: 1026 - Salmon Gravlax Roses Make an Attractive Holiday Appetizer - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrGravlax Roses can make a simple and attractive holiday appetizer from dry-cured salmon. Whether you cure the salmon yourself, or just purchase it, my simple procedure can be the focus of a fancy appetizer selection that only you know was quite simple. To me, the definition of cooking is ...
Views: 1155(1 vote) - Salmon Gravlax Roses Make an Attractive Holiday Appetizer - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrGravlax Roses can make a simple and attractive holiday appetizer from dry-cured salmon. Whether you cure the salmon yourself, or just purchase it, my simple procedure can be the focus of a fancy appetizer selection that only you know was quite simple. To me, the definition of cooking is ...
Views: 1220 - Old Drink, Young Crowd - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2010 from wilbert bowenOld Drink, Young Crowd Why is it that scotch always seem to be left alone in the bar scene? It is understandable that most people find scotch to harsh to drink while dancing the night away but could it not be introduced in some mild cocktails? Generally it is assumed that the sweeter ...
Views: 907 - The Turkey Gravy Thickener that Grandma Ignored - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrMy Grandmother used cornstarch to make turkey gravy. My Mother inherited this procedure of dissolving cornstarch in water to thicken the drippings. Well, this generational laziness stops here! If your family is like mine, your elders will be sliding the roasting pan from the oven in a few ...
Views: 1209(1 vote) - The Turkey Gravy Thickener that Grandma Ignored - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrMy Grandmother used cornstarch to make turkey gravy. My Mother inherited this procedure of dissolving cornstarch in water to thicken the drippings. Well, this generational laziness stops here! If your family is like mine, your elders will be sliding the roasting pan from the oven in a few ...
Views: 1414 - How Meal Planning Can Change Your Family's Values And Increase Your Creativity! - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2010 from Fiona LesleyDoes the very thought of cooking the impending supper raise your blood pressure? Do you have a feeling of dread? "Oh no! I've got to go to the store before closing time!" or "I would have loved to have made THAT but I am missing one ingredient!" or maybe, "No honey, I can't help you with your ...
Views: 948 - Give Thanks with Award Winning American Gourmet Cheese - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Sara KahnSure, you have heard of the Oscars, the Emmys, and the Grammys but did you know there are cheese competitions that honor gourmet cheese produced here in the United States and around the world? Cheese experts convene to blindly judge cheese by its appearance, aroma, taste, finish and a host of ...
Views: 1183(1 vote) - Cook Green Beans in Advance and Keep Their Vitamins Intact - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrWhen you cook green beans this holiday season, will you open a can of condensed soup and let the beans bake for hours? Most people do. Baking vegetables over a long period of time reduces their nutrient value. Plus, if you are trying to have a stress-free holiday cooking experience, you’re ...
Views: 1562(1 vote) - Cook Green Beans in Advance and Keep Their Vitamins Intact - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrWhen you cook green beans this holiday season, will you open a can of condensed soup and let the beans bake for hours? Most people do. Baking vegetables over a long period of time reduces their nutrient value. Plus, if you are trying to have a stress-free holiday cooking experience, you’re ...
Views: 1210(13 votes) - Christmas Dinner Ideas Start with Appetizers Too Fancy For You. - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Chef Todd MohrChristmas dinner ideas come easy. Turkey, Ham, or Beef with potatoes and vegetables. However, how you START your meal can be a more perplexing problem. There are infinite choices of holiday appetizers to choose from. How do you find the right recipe? You don’t FIND the right recipe, you ...
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