Understanding how to properly thaw your frozen meats will come in handy when you’re trying to get dinner on the table quickly. Aside from saving you time, knowing these tips and techniques will teach you how to thaw your protein in a food-safe way! Grab the Printable pdf Here.
Tea gives us all the feels. We especially love that tea can address feelings, moods, aches, insomnia and lack of focus. While tea is not a cure-all, adding tea to your daily routine is a good idea. At its core, tea is an excellent source of hydration. Tea and botanicals have been used for generations...
There’s just something about homemade salad dressing. They’re a great way to make eating greens more interesting, and they simply taste better! Here are 4 salad dressings we turn to again and again. Caesar Dressing The dressing is salty-tangy-cheesy goodness. We teach this dressing often in our Teaching Kitchen, and it’s always an “oh wow”...
Even casual fans of the Food Network personality Ina Garten know she’s devoted to quality. In her TV show “Barefoot Contessa,” she often emphasizes using “good olive oil” and “good vanilla.” Madagascar vanilla beans often come up in her baking. They’re also one of the most-searched-for products. Are you curious about what to do with vanilla beans yourself?...
My dining room has been a challenge since we purchased our ranch-style, circa 1970 home in South Baton Rouge nearly 18 years ago. Renovation plans were continually shelved over the years, and now that we’re soon-to-be empty nesters, we’re mulling a a new dilemma: renovate or relocate. Cooking at home and sharing meals is my...
Burgers. We consider them a supper solution for so many reasons. They come together quickly and adapt to the stovetop, oven or grill. They’re perfect for weeknight dinner but can also feed a weekend crowd. Tailgating, camping, slumber parties…burgers fit the bill. Here’s a roundup of our favorites plus Anne’s newest creation: Bison Burgers with Smoky Mayo....
This post is part of our Meet the Artisan series highlighting local food artisans, their products and their production processes. Product photo credit: Ashley Savoy. A food artisan is a person who uses non-industrialized methods of food production, usually by hand and in small batches to create a high-quality food product. This series seeks to focus...
Ever wondered how to use wasabi powder? How about which type of cinnamon works best for baking? If you’ve ever faced flavor-confusion you’re not alone. With the large variety of herbs and spices on the market and in honor of National Spices and Herbs day, we’ve put together this quick guide covering the origins, uses and flavors of the most...
Shallot Extra Virgin Olive Oil is one of those products that keeps proving itself a winner in dish after dish. Shallot give a mild onion-garlic flavor to this oil making it both delicious and versatile. Check out these Five Ways with Shallot Extra Virgin Olive Oil: 1. Cauliflower Toast. These cauliflower toasts are where simplicity meets big flavors. We...
You’ll be surprised by the fresh herbal flavor in our Rosemary Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Versatile in so many ways…here are our Five Ways: 1- Rosemary Kettle Chips – A simple bag of store-bought kettle chips, all gussied up and served with a cool, creamy dipping sauce? Yes, please! A drizzle of Rosemary Extra Virgin Olive Oil and...