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Pulled Pork may get its origins from the Carolinas, but it has also made its way across to the Western United States and has become a very popular meat to … Continued

  As the name implies, quick breads can be made quickly and easily.  Quick breads are called “quick” because they have to be baked or cooked immediately after being mixed. … Continued

Guidelines For Perfect Roasted Chicken A roasted chicken in the oven is a beautiful aroma! I can recall many Sunday family dinners enjoying roasted chicken and fighting over who gets … Continued

Perfect turkey gravy, made using the turkey giblet stock, pan drippings, and meat juices from the Roasted Turkey, is an essential part of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Thanksgiving, dinner would … Continued

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Questions and Answers – Pique Seasoning   Question: I have a copy of The Gold Cook Book by Louis P. DeGouy and am reading it through.  It has a lot … Continued

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What is the difference between poaching, simmering and boiling? Is just a matter of temperature degrees, do you know the difference? Be sure and use a good Cooking or Meat Thermometer. This question … Continued

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What are powdered egg whites? Powdered Egg Whites are dried egg white (pure albumen).  It can be reconstituted by mixing the powder with water.  The reconstituted powder whips like fresh … Continued