Feb 21
The recipe for the Longview Public Library’s Teen Tuesdays addeda new ingredient last week with its own version of the Iron Chefcontest. With an audience of parents and friends looking on, four teenswhipped up desserts and served them to judges — in one hour. Taylor Schemenauer and Gabby Shirley, 12-year-old friends who goto Monticello Middle …
Feb 17
Dear Heloise: If you want to keep carrots crisp, leave them whole and dip in water. Shake off the excess water and put back in a plastic bag. They will stay crisp for at least a week. In the case of celery, rinse it in the plastic bag it was bought in. There are usually …
Feb 06
Heather Little-White, PhD, Contributor Graters are useful additions to your collection of kitchen utensils. They are versatile and can be used on a range of food products especially cheese and vegetables. From the preparation of a simple meal to an elaborate spread with delicate finishing touches. Types of graters Graters come in many different sizes …
Feb 01
S is for … Salsa. When was the last time you went to a casual party and salsa wasn’t on the table? Super Bowl Sunday is certainly one of salsa’s finest hours — make that four hours. As one of America’s favorite condiments, there’s a dizzying number of salsa brands to choose from. We scoured …
Jan 25
The Hainanese are famous for their unique cuisine, coffeeshops and restaurants. But are changing times signalling the end of a tradition? STEPPING into the antiquated Yut Kee Restaurant in Jalan Dang Wangi, Kuala Lumpur, is like walking into a time capsule. It It is well worth a look. They contain counters, shelves and possibly tables …
Jan 21
Fluffernutters can be taken to a whole new level with this homemade version of the childhood favorite Marshmallow Fluff. This surprisingly simple recipe gives you a fluff that has much less of that “I’m eating cardboard air but oh god I can’t stop” feeling to it, meaning it actually has some similarity to real food. …
Jan 16
As some people would argue, “you can never have sufficient space”. This is often true for those families who reside in modest houses but have been gathering plenty of stuff for several years. A self storage facility is considered a blessing since it’s where you’ll be able to keep your stuff without the unnecessary hassles. …