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31 May 2010

Types of Pepper and How to Use Them

Kristina Seleshanko 0 Comments Tags: pepper, spices

Pepper is the third most used cooking ingredient in the world, falling behind only water and salt. In fact, black pepper is co common these days, it might be hard to believe it was once so valuable, it was used in place of coins. But what you may not know is there are several types   Read More…

27 May 2010

Amazing Dishes with Lavender

Kristina Seleshanko 1 Comment Tags: lavender

Although we tend to think of lavender as a scent, it’s actually an ancient cooking herb – and one that’s making a strong comeback in many of the finest restaurants across the world. Affordable and easy to find (and grow), lavender adds a unique aroma and flavor to cooking that few of your guests will   Read More…

24 May 2010

Easy, Delicious, Nutritious Kale

Kristina Seleshanko 0 Comments Tags: kale

Offering more nutritional value with fewer calories than most foods, kale is a tasty addition to any diet. It’s a superb source of vitamins K, A, and C and contains 7 times the beta-carotene and 10 times the lutein of broccoli. To top it off, kale is packed with cancer-fighting glucosinolates and the methyl cysteine   Read More…

20 May 2010

How to Organize Your Kitchen

Kristina Seleshanko 2 Comments Tags: organization

A poorly organized kitchen can really take the fun out of cooking. If you find yourself running around the kitchen for various items needed for cooking, if pots and pans crash around each time you cook, or if you find yourself thinking you need a kitchen remodel, it’s probably time to re-organize. Here are some   Read More…

17 May 2010

Buying and Serving Goat Cheese

Kristina Seleshanko 0 Comments Tags: goat cheese

Goat cheese (Chevre) is not only frequently found in America’s top restaurants, it is increasingly available from Farmer’s Markets and chain grocery stores. Whether creamy and mild or pungent and crumbly, goat cheese is ideal for a wide variety of recipes. Goat cheese is an ancient food, and compared to cow’s milk cheese, fresh goat   Read More…

14 May 2010

Cooking with Rhubarb

Kristina Seleshanko 0 Comments Tags: rhubarb

Most Americans are familiar with rhubarb as an ingredient in pies and jams. In fact, one nickname for this vegetable is “pie plant.” However, rhubarb can also be added to savory dishes and is a healthy source of fiber and vitamin C. Rhubarb is easy to grow and an attractive addition to the kitchen garden.   Read More…

10 May 2010

How to Flambé

Kristina Seleshanko 0 Comments Tags: flambe

Whenever a server brings a flambé out in a restaurant, it’s sure to capture every diner’s attention. To flambé a dish just mans to make it flame using liquor or liqueur. Drama is certainly one reason to make a flambé dish, but the technique also adds richer flavor to the dish. It’s possible to flambé   Read More…

07 May 2010

What to Do With Eggplant

Kristina Seleshanko 0 Comments Tags: eggplant

With its slightly bitter taste, spongy texture, and its (usually) gorgeous appearance, eggplant is a versatile vegetable. It is available in many colors and sizes, from jade green to orange (and yes, it’s more common deep purple), from melon sized to tomato sized. But whatever type of eggplant is selected, the vegetable is typically used   Read More…

03 May 2010

Cooking with Cast Iron

Kristina Seleshanko 0 Comments Tags: cast iron, cookware

There many reasons cooks love cast iron pans. Cast iron is an excellent conductor of heat, heating consistently and evenly. It also goes from stove to oven (making it ideal for casseroles), you can use cooking tools or utensils of any materials on it, and it cleans easily. Too, a decent cast iron pan will   Read More…


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