Bringing Kitchen Remodeling Dreams to Life Sixty-Year Transformation Author Lea Schneider, a columnist for What’s Cooking America, is a freelance writer and organizational expert whose organizing ideas have been published … Continued

  How To Peel Fresh Tomatoes – Photo Tutorial   You probably are saying, “Why peel tomatoes?”  The answer is very simple – peeling gives a better texture that is … Continued

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

Questions and Answers – Peppermint Oil vs. Peppermint Extract   Question: I have a recipe that calls for peppermint oil.  Can the peppermint extract be substituted and where can you … Continued

How To Cook A Perfect Baked Potato – No Foil Baked Potato  A Perfect Baked Potato will have a crisp skin with a light and fluffy inside. The steps to … Continued

 How To Deep-Fry Turkey – Cajun Fried Turkey Cajun Fried Turkey and Chow Chow were cooked for our annual Grape Harvest Festival by our friend John Brennan of Portland, Oregon. … Continued

Perfect Chocolate Sauce could not be ant easier to make than this recipe!  This truly is chocolate sauce perfection!  So, make your own chocolate sauce and forget the store bought … Continued

How to Cook Corn on the Cob – Please, never over cook your fresh corn! Boiling is the quickest, easiest, and tastiest way to prepare perfect corn on the cob.  Too many … Continued

The Pacific Northwest is noted for its great coffee.  In fact, Oregonians love and crave their coffee.  An entire coffee culture has sprung up to answer this craving.  Espresso stands … Continued

Mastering Meringue Making Perfect Egg White Meringue is much like blowing air into a balloon while whipping.  Beating or whisking causes the protein in the egg whites to unfold, forming … Continued

How To Cook Perfect Fried Eggs  This technique for perfect fried eggs has been adapted from the ultra-meticulous French chef Fernand Point (1897-1955).  His approach involves very gently and slowly cooking … Continued

  When properly made, the Perfect Hollandaise Sauce is light, billowy, lemony, and rich with butter and eggs.   Making Perfect Hollandaise Sauce uses butter and egg yolks as a … Continued

How To Make Perfect Pie Crust   Check out Linda’s favorite recipes for the Perfect Pie Crust and favorite Pie Recipes (all your favorite pie recipes plus lots more).   … Continued

How To Make Perfect Poached Eggs The best eggs for poaching are the freshest eggs you can find.  If eggs are more than a week old, the whites thin out. … Continued