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1). Different cuts of steak Have you ever stood at the butchers counter and wondered, what is the difference between a top sirloin and a porterhouse. If you find a good beef cook 2). Substitutions for commonly used ingredients What should you do if you are in the middle of a recipe and realize you are out of an ingredient? You could send your child to the local convenience s 3). Memorial Day a way to Celebrate Memorial Day is May 30th this year, are you ready? Are you in need of an idea for how to celebrate this time honored holiday with your family an 4). Carrots a 40 Calorie Treat Have you ever wondered who thought about digging up an orange root vegetable and tasting it? Well someone did and now we have carrots. Carrots are a w 5). When to wash your fruit Washing your fruit is recommended for many reasons. Dirt or bugs may be on the outside or in commercially produced fruit pesticide residue may be pres 6). Chocolate Tasting Techniques First of all start with an empty stomach. This has never been too much of a stretch for me, I am always willing to sample chocolate before dinner. Nex 7). Green Tea Brewing Guide Green tea is believed to have many healthful benefits. If you have ever tasted a good cup of green tea it can be reviving and delicious. However the d 8). What is in your BLT? The traditional BLT that is, a Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato sandwich is hard to beat. Think back, can you remember eating a warm BLT on white bread with 9). Do a Dry Rub First The debate on ribs has ended in my home. After years of toil I have finally capitulated and agreed to make ribs the fool proof way every time. Consequ 10). Making Mom Happy on Her Special Day Mothers day is May 8th this year, are you ready? Are you in need of an idea for how to treat mom on Mothers Day that will not break your budget? How 11). Common abbreviations and terminology used in cooking My mother has a story of her first cookbook. She and my dad lived in student housing with a baby and very little money. She received a gift of a gourm 12). Tidbits of Garlic Just this morning my mother was telling me about all the Italian and Greek immigrants she and my dad lived amongst when they were first married. As sh 13). Cool Coffee Ever wonder how coffee came to be. The story as I have heard it goes; a shepard was out one day tending his flock when the sheep began eating a new be 14). What to look for in a farmers market It is time for farmers markets. They are popping up all around the country. They can range from a true farmers market with farm fresh produce locally 15). Quick Reference Buying and Storage Guide for Cheese Buying Guide • Shop at a reliable source, if it does not smell good or look clean it is not a good place to shop. Always trust your instinct. 1. 16). Olive oil, Extra Virgin or Pure Olives and olive oil have a long history. It has been suggested that olives and olive oil have been around as long a 6000 years. The Bible even refere 17). Cheese Serving Guide Cheeses come in a wide variety of flavors, textures, and types. Gone are the days of un-wrapping a slice of American cheese placing it on white bread 18). Homemade Whipped Cream Most grocery stores carry cans of whipping cream ready to spray onto your favorite desert. Some of these cans even come in chocolate flavor. But, inst 19). Strawberries Anyone How do you feel about strawberries. I personally like them. They are a treat that we eat whole or sliced with drizzled honey. Did you know that the av 20). Clarifying Butter Clarified butter is a delightfully rich concentrated butter that can be used in cooking and making mouth watering sauces. Traditional methods for maki 21). How to cut a cake Have you ever wondered how to cut a cake? I have had a lot of practice. When I turned 16 and requested a Spider Man sheet cake I busily honed my cake 22). Making Homemade Pasta for Dinner Tonight Homemade pasta cooked al dente (to the teeth), is a chewy and light treat. Here are the simple steps to making fresh pasta for dinner tonight. 23). How to cook perfect pasta everytime Finally you can stop wondering how do I cook my pasta. There are a few simple rules to follow that will have you cooking pasta pleasing meals each and 24). Olive Varieties Olives no longer come only in a can or jar waiting to be slid onto a child’s fingers or dropped into an awaiting martini. Gourmet olive varieties are