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Introducing: The Zebra Tomato
Description: A bright green tomato with darker green stripes, it's a bit tart. This tomato is an American variety and commonly mistaken for being part of the heirloom variety. It's flavor is bright while being slightly sweet and tart. Add a dash of lemon or orange juice to bring out some more of the tangy flavors.
Introducing: Okinawan Yam
Description: A purple yam actually from America. It's got the right blend of sweet and savory. A mix of the potato and the traditional sweet potato. Last night a friend of mine made our weekly (generally speaking) Sunday Funday dinner. He's a talented cook who is interested in teaching his friends about new food. Trifle-lites meet the: [...]
Piping Bag versus the Gun?
Description: There are many ways to decorate cupcakes. This article tackles the piping bag and the gun. Which should you use? Piping Bag versus the Gun? If you ever watch any cooking show that has bakers on it, you'll find that they all cling to the piping bag. Oh, and the piping bag comes in a wonderful array from the professional white bag to [...]
Making the McDonald’s Fry
Description: Have you ever want to duplicate the McDonald's French fry? Well now you can. Read this excellent article, which describes the process to imitate the McDonald's fry. Excellent pictures help illustrate the steps. http://aht.seriouseats.com/archives/2010/05/the-burger-lab-how-to-make-perfect-mcdonalds-style-french-fries.html
Frosting Cupcakes Tip
If you're using a decorating press, use a knife to drop the icing/frosting into the press. It's easier than a spoon and DEFINITELY less messy.
The Bane of Cooking Rice
Rice just like the egg is one of the tougher things to cook perfect every time. Most people own rice cookers for the sole fact of not having to face crunchy or soggy rice. It takes the guess work out of what can be complicated by your stove and cookware. These items will change what it takes to have a perfect rice. It means taking time with your [...]
Decorating a Trifle, Tip #1
Now there’s many ways to decorate the top of the trifle. Use a spatula if you want to smooth the top. Because the whipped cream is thick, you can place it in a cake decorating bag and pipe out a decoration. Choice is yours. Also, from our own test, you can cut out pound cake and make a decoration. Just have fun with it. The dessert looks [...]
Imitating the McD’s Big Mac Sauce
Description: Want the taste of the Big Mac at home? Here it is! Ingredients: 1/4 cup Kraft Miracle Whip 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons, heaping, Wishbone deluxe French salad dressing (the orange stuff) 1/2 tablespoon sweet relish 2 teaspoons, heaping, Vlasic dill pickle relish 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon dried, minced [...]
