Author Lea Schneider, a columnist for What’s Cooking America, is a freelance writer and organizational expert whose organizing ideas have been published in many magazines including Woman’s Day, Better … Continued

The following information and photos are courtesy of the California Rice Oil web site. Rice is one of the world’s most important food crops and more than half of the … Continued

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Roasted Lemons – My latest love is roasting lemon slices in a little olive oil until the juices caramelize and the edges brown.  While cooking, the lemons release their juices. … Continued

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Question and Answer – Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis)   Question: I would appreciate it if you could tell me what is the equivalent in Spanish or Latin of “rosemary.” – Marco … Continued

  Saffron is the stigma of the crocus flower, which originally came from Asia Minor.  Saffron is called “zafran” in Spanish.   Today almost three-quarters of the world’s production of saffron … Continued

  Sage is a Wonderful Addition to Your Kitchen Herb Garden Sage – Salvia Officinalis has a long and glorious past.  Throughout history, sage has had more to do with … Continued

Questions and Answers – Definition of Salmon en Croute   Question: What does Salmon en Croute meant?  Being a court reporter, I hear all kinds of terms.  In a deposition … Continued

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Techniques for Restoring an old Cast Iron Skillet Sandblasting Cast Iron Pans Learn how to restore old cast iron pans with this unique technique. Breathe new life into second hand … Continued

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History of America’s Favorite Sandwiches 1st Century B.C. – The first recorded sandwich was by the famous rabbi, Hillel the Elder, who lived during the 1st century B.C.  He started … Continued

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