Mint Leaves – Peppermint and Spearmint Peppermint is the premier mint for flavoring candy, gum, and other sweets.  Commercially prepared oil or extract are better for these uses than anything … Continued

  Mixed Greens with Truffle Oil Dressing is a wonderful gastronomic experience. The truffle oil provides a new meaning to salads as there is something about the smell that makes you … Continued

All NEW cast iron pots and skillets have a protective coating on them which must be removed. American companies use a special food-safe wax; imports are covered with a water-soluble … Continued

Questions and Answers – New York Strip Loin Steak Names     Question: What other name is “New York Strip loin” known? – Robi     Answer:  The New York … Continued

Questions and Answers – Old Bay Seasoning Recipe   Question: Really like your site!  Provides lots of fantastic variety to our routine weekly family menus.  Thanks a lot!  From you … Continued

  Spain, Italy, and California are the largest growers and producers of olive oil, with more olive oil grown in Spain than in any other country.  What is the difference … Continued

How to Choose and Use Onions     Onion Myths and Facts: To keep your automobile windshield from frosting at night, slice an onion and rub the windshield with the … Continued

Organize Thanksgiving Dinner Clean-Up – Putting out a big Thanksgiving spread creates something for which to be thankful.  It also creates a giant mess in the kitchen and a ton … Continued

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Pit Cooking – Bean Hole Cooking – Turkey Recipe Outdoor Turkey Pit Cooking Recipe that is a great variation on cooking your holiday turkey.   Serve up this rustic dinner … Continued

Learn About Parsley Article contributed by Liz Krause, publisher of the Italian cooking website featuring Easy Italian Recipes.   Parsley is a classic herb which appears in many Mediterranean recipes … Continued

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Welcome to Peggy Weaver’s Baking Corner where you can find many detailed cake decorating tutorials, frosting recipes, tips and tricks, and a comprehensive Q&A.    Introduction to Peggy Weaver: “I was born … Continued

    Along with salt, pepper is on nearly every table.  Historically significant, pepper is the most common spice in use.  Nutritionally beneficial and medicinally positive, pepper offers a unique … Continued