Tip of the Week- Storing Fresh Herbs

Posted by on May 4, 2012 in Tips, Whats New | Comments Off

Tip of the Week- Storing Fresh Herbs

Fresh herbs are essentially cut flowers…store them that way!  When you bring home fresh herbs from the market simply trim the stem ends 1/4 of an inch and place in a glass or vase of fresh water.  The herbs will keep for over a week as long as they have ample fresh water.

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Tip of the Week | Pie Wieghts

Posted by on Apr 19, 2012 in Tips, Uncategorized, Whats New | Comments Off

Tip of the Week | Pie Wieghts

These simple bags of beans, made from cheesecloth, twine and dried beans, are perfect for blind-baking pie crusts.  They are simple to make and reusable!!

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Tip | Food for Thought

Posted by on Aug 25, 2011 in Tips, Whats New | Comments Off

French Maxim-A husband and wife who enjoy good food together, at least once each day, will love longer.

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Tip | Food for Thought

Posted by on Jul 31, 2011 in Tips, Whats New | Comments Off

“All great change in America begins at the dinner table.” –  Ronald Reagan (1911-2004)

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Tip: Easily Slice a Tomato

Posted by on Jul 5, 2011 in Tips, Whats New | Comments Off

Tip: Easily Slice a Tomato

Ever wonder how the pros get beautiful tomato slices? The secret is in the knife.  Use a serrated edge knife! The serrated edge slices through the tomato skin without pulling or tearing.

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Quick Tips: Easily clean a blender

Posted by on Jun 7, 2011 in Tips, Whats New | Comments Off

Quick Tips: Easily clean a blender

An easy way to clean a blender…rinse out excess food product from blender.  Fill blender no more than ½ way full of warm water.  Put app. 1 teaspoon of dishwashing soap into blender.  Place blender onto motor with lid on loosely.  Turn on to low and pulse.  Water will foam up washing down sides.  Be careful not to use too much power as lid will pop off.  Rinse under hot water and dry.

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