How to Cook Rice Right

The easiest way to make rice well every time is to use a rice cooker. If you don't have one, or don't want one, though, here's a no-fail recipe for rice that one of my grandmothers taught my mother, who taught me. This one, I use mainly for seasoned rice... Read More

Barbecue Success With The Rule Of Thirds

Ever been to a barbecue party where the 'chef' placed as much food as he could possibly fit onto the barbecue grill, every so often stabbing the food with a fork and juggling it around so that it cooks evenly? Ever noticed how, within a few minutes, the flames start... Read More

6 Tips for Perfect Homemade Hard Candy

There's nothing better than the juicy, flavorful hard candy from your local gourmet candy shop . . . unless you make it yourself, that is! Making perfect hard candy at home is easier than you think. You just need the right tools, a few simple ingredients, and your imagination.Try these... Read More

A Cookie Assembly Line: Efficient Cookie Baking for Busy Cooks

As a busy working mother, I'm short on time, especially during the holidays, but baking Christmas cookies is a family tradition I'm unwilling to give up. Over the years, I've come up with many ways to make the process of baking a large variety of cookies go much smoother and... Read More

Christmas Cookie Decorating 101

Many bakers ask for tips and instructions on decorating cookies. Well that's a tall order because there are as many ways to decorate cookies as there are cookies! Here are a few guidelines for novices and experienced bakers alike to help you generate your own ideas for cooking decorating.DECORATING COOKIES... Read More

Little-known Tips for Easy Holiday Baking

Are you wondering if you have the time to bake homemade Christmas cookies this year? Every year at about this time we all start to get a little panicked that the holidays are coming up fast and we're not really ready yet. Here are a few little-known tips and tricks,... Read More

Once-A-Month-Cooking: How to Make Your Plan Work

As one of the oldest children in a family of nine, I know that cooking for a crowd can almost be a full-time job. Once-a-month-cooking has been a lifesaver for our family. In the beginning though, when we first heard of cooking 30 meals in one day, it sounded rather... Read More

Old-Fashioned Taffy Pull Party--How to Host Your Own

Want a unique party idea for your child's birthday-or even her next weekend sleepover with friends? Try hosting your own taffy pull. It can get pretty messy, but kids absolutely love it. Just follow these steps to minimize the mess . . . and maximize the fun!1. Stock up on... Read More

Eat your Veggies! Simple Cooking Methods

Vegetables add colour, taste, texture and bulk to our daily diet. There are dozens of different vegetables that can be prepared in literally hundreds of ways. So what's best?There is no best. The thing to do is to eat your vegetables, lots of them, everyday in a wide variety of... Read More

Weber Grills Reviewed: Quality that Lasts

Barbecuing has long been a favorite pastime for many and the grills people are buying have only become bigger and better as the years go by. But, with so many grills to choose from, how do consumers know which company produces the best? Well, the Weber Grill company has proven... Read More

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Food Safety Tips for the Budget-Conscious
New York Times
For more safe handling and cooking tips, go to the partnership's Web site at www.fightbac.org. BE SMART ABOUT LEFTOVERS Nothing suits a tight budget better ...

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Fire safety tips offered for students returning to school
Alexandria Echo Press
A leading cause of campus fires is cooking, with cooking equipment involved in 75 percent of the reported dormitory fires. Although only five percent of ...

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Cara Buono shares cooking tips but no 'Mad Men' secrets
USA Today
By Dan MacMedan, USA TODAY By Donna Freydkin, USA TODAY At the stove, that is, as she tastes perfectly al dente pasta that has just finished cooking. ...

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Cooking tips: How to make breakfast toast more interesting
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Toast is a pretty good breakfast, especially if the bread is wholemeal. It is fast, easy and provides lots of slow release carbohydrates ...


Labor Day barbecue safety tips
WMBF
... if the grill master forgets a few key safety tips. Before cooking, experts say to make sure the burners are turned down low before turning on the grill. ...

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The joy of portfolio cooking, now easier and less expensive
Dallas Morning News
Mix equal parts of the iShares Russell 1000 Index ETF (ticker IWB, expense ratio 0.15 percent), iShares Barclays TIPS Index bond ETF (ticker TIP, ...

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Arlington resident's take on new season of cookbooks
Arlington Advocate
With simple instructions, home cooks will soon be cooking like master chefs. The authors have included primers on culinary equipment, information on wine ...


Marriage Preparation at Christ the King Catholic Church
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... and cookware in wedding gifts, she still does not know how to cook. Contact her to comment on her blog or give her cooking tips at annadickey@gmail.com.


Eco-friendly Tips That Will Save You Money in the Kitchen
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See more cooking tips below. Cut down on the amount of time you actively use your stove or cook top. Remember that a covered pot will boil faster than an ...


Dinner Party Tips: Plating
National Post
When you spend time shopping, preparing and cooking, it doesn't make sense to simply throw your food onto a plate. Make it memorable. Make it delightful. ...

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Old-Fashioned Taffy Pull Party--How to Host Your Own

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Caring For Your Wooden Cutting Board

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Ten Steps to Perfect Pasta

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6 Steps to Grill the Perfect Steak

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Substitutions for Commonly Called for Ingredients

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ServSafe Food Program in Montana a Success

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Making Homemade Pasta for Dinner Tonight

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Bacteria and Food-borne Diseases

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Understanding Baking: How Yeast Works

Did you ever wonder why flour tastes like sawdust but... Read More

Whats a Pan Dowdy?

Cobblers and dowdies, crisps and crumbles, buckles and betties-what are... Read More

The Perfect Scone: Keys to Make Your Scone Just Right

Ah, there's nothing like a tender, steaming scone in the... Read More

To Fry Or Not To Fry?

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Barbequing, a Fun and Convenient Way to Make Dinner

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Vegetarian Cooking - Three Basics

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Seasoning An Oven

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