Confidence In The Kitchen: How To Make Beef Stock
How To Make Beef Stock There are 2 kinds of beef stock in the world. The kind I make when I am thinking about all the soups and sauces I am going to cook and the kind I make when I am hungry. Either way, I end up with a nice beef stock and, aside from a stint in the...
Food Innovation Spotlight: Laser-cut Pie, Anyone?
Pie decoration is getting a face lift thanks to technology. Interestingly enough, the guys over at Quirky found a new way to create intricate designs and images on food through a laser technology commonly used to create packaging prototypes and mock-ups. It's the...
Pantry Raid: How to Cook Quinoa
Quinoa: it's the superfood du jour and the topic of many healthy eating articles of late. And for good reason - it's extremely high in protein and has almost twice as much fiber as do other grains, along with a number of other vitamins and nutrients. Plus, it goes...
Starting Out: What Should be in Your Starter Kitchen Set?
Whether you're a college student getting used to living on your own for the first time or coupled up and moving into your first home together, you've probably spent some time wondering "What do I need to buy for my kitchen?" Kitchen supplies and appliances can be...
Dinner Ideas: Avocado Soup and Spicy Black Bean Quesadillas
Avocado Soup When I think about avocado, it almost immediately jumps to guacamole and delicious Mexican food. Guacamole is the primary reason why avocados are so popular. A creamy, tangy guacamole is so delicious with fresh corn tortillas, but, as you doubtlessly...
Food Industry News: Why Are Pine Nuts So Expensive?
In a perfect world, every variety of fresh food would be plentiful and cheap and we’d all be able to eat gourmet style home-cooked meals every single day. And pine nuts would rain down from the skies, providing for endless amounts of delicious garnishes and pesto. Unfortunately we don’t live in a perfect world, and as a result, pine nuts cost an ungodly amount of money. You’d think that given the sheer amount of pine cones in heavily forested areas, there’d be no shortage of these delicious nuts. But there is, and in this look at food industry news, we’re going to find out why something so small could cost upwards of $20 per pound. So without further ado, let’s take a look at the question “why are pine nuts so expensive?”
Pantry Raid: How to Cook Cabbage
For a healthy side, you kind of can't beat the benefits of cabbage. Eaten raw, it's only about 22 calories per cup and rich in vitamins. Unfortunately, raw cabbage can be kind of bland, and it's probably not the tasty little side dish you'd want to serve with an...
4 Cool Kitchen Gadgets That Will Make Your Life Easier
Sometimes you want to take your time in the kitchen. Creating a big meal and spending a few hours in the kitchen can be a great way to decompress after a long day. Other times, you just want to get in and out without breaking down and ordering Thai food. These cool...
Dinner Ideas: Tofu in Green Peppercorn Sauce
Tofu in Green Peppercorn Sauce - A Flexitarian Dream I believe in flexitarianism. I like the idea of eating a variety of foods and wading deep into vegetarian and vegan cuisine. When done right, I think vegan and vegetarian dishes can taste great. By applying solid...
A Valentines Cocktail: 50 Shades of Pink
This post is intended for audiences over the legal drinking age. By continuing to read this post you agree that you are older then the legal age to consume alcohol. Please drink responsibly. Yesterday, we spoke to our friendly resident bartender,...
