I love smoothies but it can be very expensive if you buy bags of frozen fruit from the grocery store. Well sometimes you can find frozen fruit on sale, or you might get a special deal at a place like …
Can you Freeze Mandarin Oranges?
I love when Mandarin oranges are in season, but it seems that they are only available for such a short period of time, and at such a busy time of the year. But can you save Mandarin oranges for later …
Should you Keep Mandarin Oranges in Refrigerator or on Counter?
It seems that opinion varies quite a bit when it comes to whether you should be storing your Mandarin oranges in the refrigerator or if you want to leave them out at room temperature on the counter or …
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How does the freezer affect spices or herbs in dishes?
You probably don't realize, but the freezer can actually affect the potency of herbs and spices you use in dishes. Interestingly, some spices do get stronger, While others fade away in the …
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Can you freeze shortbread?
If you end up being given more shortbread than you can eat a short amount of time, you can definitely freeze shortbread to save it for later. Freshly baked shortbread will keep for a week or two if …
Do marshmallows go bad or expire?
When I was a kid seems that a bag of marshmallows could last forever in the cupboard, and it kind of felt like it was one of those things that would survive the apocalypse. But contrary to that …
Is allspice a mix of spices?
Allspice is probably something you have in your repertoire of spices, especially if you've ever made things like a pumpkin pie. What is Allspice, is it just a mix of spices, so you can make it …
Can you reuse leftover marinade?
All of us have a few favorite marinades that we'd love to use whether it's on beef, chicken or pork. What if you have leftover marinade? Can you reuse this marinade or do you need to discard …
Should you wash mushrooms before using them?
Washing mushrooms or not washing mushrooms is an interesting thing. If someone washes mushrooms, it is most commonly because that's what their parents or grandparents. And today, people are being much …
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Does buttermilk actually have butter in it?
Many, many years ago, but buttermilk was made by using the liquid that was leftover at the bottom of the butter churn after the butter had been churned. So this is why it has its original name of …
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Do you need a meat thermometer?
Is having a meat thermometer really important to have in your kitchen? When you're following recipes exactly do you still need to use a meat thermometer to check the temperature of what you're …
How to defrost meat without a microwave
For many people, the most common way to defrost meat is by putting it into the microwave and using the defrost setting. But what if you don't have a microwave or your microwave might be broken and …
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