Chalsalea

What is Chalazae

Questions and Answers – What is Chalazae?   Question: I have one question about eggs for you – Please clarify what the white stringy stuff is inside of an egg … Continued

Calvados – French Apple Brandy

Questions and Answers – Calvados (French Apple Brandy)   Question: I am making a caramelized apple dessert.  The sauce that will be boiled and poured over the top consists of … Continued

How to Make a Cake Level

Questions and Answers – How To Make A Cake Level   Question: How do you bake a homemade cake (boxed) at home to come out level like the ones in … Continued

Butter vs. Oil in Muffins

  Questions and Answers – Butter vs. Oil in Muffins   Question: I have several recipes for muffins and the like that call for cooking oil.  When I make them … Continued

Butterscotch vs. Caramel

Questions and Answers – Butterscotch vs. Caramel   Question: Can anyone tell me the difference between butterscotch and caramel?  A response would be greatly appreciated.   Answer: Butterscotch -The flavor … Continued

How To Substitute Buttermilk

Questions and Answers – Buttermilk Substitution   Question: I am from the U.S.A., but I am living in a small town in Sweden for six months and the supermarkets do … Continued

Types of Sugar

How To Soften Brown Sugar

Questions and Answers – How To Soften Brown Sugar     Question: I have a question that I can not remember the answer to.  How do you soften up hardened … Continued

British Cooking Terms vs. American Cooking Terms

Questions and Answers – British Cooking Terms vs. American Cooking Terms   Question: Could you please help me?   I am a retired widower and take a great delight in cooking … Continued

Bon Appetit Seasoning Salt

  Questions and Answers – Bon Appetit Seasoning Salt   Question: I have a recipe calling for Bon Appetit Seasoning Salt , since the neighborhood store does not carry this, … Continued

Boccone Dolce

Boccone Dolce

Boccone Dolce – Sweet Mouthful Question: Have you ever heard of a Dessert called Boccone Dolce,  Please let me know.  I am trying to get the right spelling of the … Continued

Black Diamond Steak Marinade Recipe

Questions and Answers – Black Diamond Steak Marinade   Question: I am looking to find the type of steak to use in Black Diamond Steak.  Can you please tell me … Continued

Clarified Butter and Butter Ghee

Clarified Butter – Butter Ghee

 Clarified Butter and Butter Ghee Clarified Butter and Butter Ghee are also known as Liquid Gold.  I know that regular butter is fantastic, but believe it or not, butter can … Continued

Beau Monde Seasoning Salt

Beau Monde Seasoning Salt

 Questions and Answers – What is Beau Monde Seasoning Salt   Question: My grocery store makes a spinach dip that I absolutely love!  If I am going to continue to … Continued

Discoloration of Bananas

Discoloration of Bananas

Discoloration of Bananas Question: Discoloration of Bananas – I know lemon juice will help keep sliced bananas from turning brown.  Is there something else I can use without the overwhelming tart … Continued

Substitute Baking Soda

How To Substitute Baking Soda

Questions and Answers – Substitute Baking Soda     Question: I recently moved to Germany, but still love to bake good ol’ American chocolate chip cookies.  However, I have encounter … Continued