Marbling Fondant Icing – Questions & Answers  by Peggy Weaver Marbling fondant icing makes beautiful and unique cake decor. Peggy Weaver answers all of your frequently asked fondant related questions. QUESTION:  … Continued

Marinating Meat Guidelines – Marinating 101  Marinade (MAIR-uh-naid) is a savory acidic sauce in which food is soaked to enrich its flavor or to tenderize it.  So, the purpose of … Continued

A fondant that is not only beautiful to look at, but also delicious to eat! Marshmallow Fondant Icing – To many folks, even the pros, covering a cake in fondant … Continued

Questions and Answers – Metallic Taste in Tomatoes   Question: I was wondering if you could help/advise me?  Sometimes when I make chili, my tomatoes have a metallic taste to … Continued

History of Milk Chocolate   The development of milk chocolate by Daniel Peter changed the flavor of chocolate around the world.  In 1887, Daniel Peter adopted the original formula for … Continued

  Question: I have two questions concerning milk: 1. How long after the “sell by” date is an opened container of milk good? 2. How long after the “sell by” … Continued

Begin Cooking with Mise En Place   Mise en place means: set up; installation, position; or setting up. There may not be a consensus as to the exact meaning but … Continued

  Nothing can actually replace the taste of true Clotted Cream, but this Mock Clotted Cream recipe comes in second. History of Clotted Cream:  Originally from Devonshire County, England, authentic … Continued

How To Make Mock Creme Fraiche   Mock creme fraiche is not real creme fraiche.  For the real stuff you have to go to France.  Real creme fraiche is what … Continued

Mock Devonshire Cream recipe gives you a quick solution and time saver for an easy topping for your desserts. Devonshire Cream was originally from Devonshire County, England.  The original Devonshire Cream … Continued

My family loves cornbread! It is easy to make and so good.  Cornbread made in the Northwest is a little sweeter and lighter than the traditional southern cornbread.  I often … Continued

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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

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Organic Coffee for Your Health and the Environment Article by Andréanne Hamel.  Andréanne helps her visitors make appropriate choices for a good cappuccino espresso machine, the best super automatic espresso … Continued