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My Favorite Kitchen Gadget: The Egg Slicer

There are lots of great uses for an egg slicer... OTHER than for just slicing eggs! photo by by chatirygirl on Flickr

Recently I was asked, "What is the one kitchen gadget that you can't live without?" Now remember, this is coming from a guy's perspective, and this guy in particular is a pretty basic chef. You won't see any cute, little one-bite meals pretending to be the main course on the plates I serve! Garnish without substance is definitely not the way I cook. To that end, I've put some real serious thought into which gadget would qualify as my all-time favorite. The term gadget is what gave me … [Read more...]

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How To Get Rid Of Fruit Flies Using Homemade Fruit Fly Traps

Wondering how to get rid of fruit flies in your kitchen?  To solve the problem, you first need to understand the source of the problem, which is this: When fruit starts to decay, it ferments. The yeast and alcohol are what attract the nagging fruit flies. Therefore, by eliminating wet or moist garbage as it is generated, you will be eliminating the fruit flies' food source. (Don't forget your garbage disposal.) Here's an idea: Use those kitchen scraps to start a compost pile … [Read more...]

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Superfood You Should Be Eating (…If You Want To Be Healthy & Live Longer)

For something to make the rank of superfood it needs to have high phytonutrient content -- which indicates there may be a health benefit when added to your diet. Superfoods are a special category of foods found in nature. By definition they are calorie sparse and nutrient dense meaning they pack a lot of punch for their weight as far as goodness goes. They are superior sources of anti-oxidants and essential nutrients - nutrients we need but cannot make ourselves.  Source   Benefits … [Read more...]

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Nuts, Berries And Lots Of Other Healthy Snack Ideas

Looking for a healthy snack to fill your craving for some munchies? Try some nuts and berries! Not exactly what you were hoping for? Good news: We've got lots of other healthy snack options for you today...   … [Read more...]

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Fun Ways To Slice And Peel Bananas (…I Bet You’ve Been Doing It Wrong!)

Bananas are my favorite fruit. They're good tasting, good for you, and they come pre-packaged by Mother Nature in a neat disposable and biodegradable handy wrapper! You can do so much with bananas. These are some of my favorite banana recipes: Strawberry-banana smoothies Banana buttermilk pancakes Banana bread … [Read more...]

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Fun Things To Do With Spoiled Food: 21 Ways To Use Overripe Fruit

overripe-bananas

When fruits and vegetables come into season, the price generally drops quite a bit. Of course we want to stock up on a good deal, so knowing when certain fruits and vegetables are in season makes it easier to plan ahead. But what happens when you buy more than you’ll use before things start getting soft and showing signs of spoilage?     Uses For Overripe Fruit … [Read more...]

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11 Ways To Get The Most Bang For Your Buck When Shopping At The Local Farmers Market

My first exposure to a Farmer's Market was the Dane County Farmer's Market held every Saturday morning around the courthouse square in Madison, Wisconsin. There, like at most Farmers Markets, you'll find fresh produce, homemade preserves, unbelievable artisan breads, and the aroma of so many different marvelous foods (like fresh-pressed hot apple cider!) -- all supplied by farms around the area. Ever since that first time, I've looked forward to visiting every new Farmer's Market I can find. My … [Read more...]

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Do You Really Have To Wash All Fruits & Vegetables First? What’s The Best Way To Wash Produce?

We all know the importance of washing produce, especially with all the chemical sprays and such that farmers use these days. But did you know that there are at least 5 different ways to remove pesticides, dirt and bacteria from produce? In fact, not all of them are recommended, although they still remain popular today. Perhaps the biggest questions about washing produce are: What is the best way to wash produce? Do you really need to wash all produce? Some people even wash … [Read more...]

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Sonic Restaurants: 4 Unique Things About Sonic Drive-Ins

We go to Sonic at least once every week. It's a fun evening drive for us. A nice road trip for the dog in the back of the Jeep Wrangler. And a great way to cure the 'ol sweet tooth. Jim's all-time favorite is: whatever flavor of Sonic Blast they're promoting this week. (He's quite the adventuresome one.) My all-time favorite is: the Sunshine Smoothie -- they have it on their breakfast menu, but it's a great healthy dessert drink any time of the day, if you ask me. Sometimes, I'll switch it up … [Read more...]

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Have You Tried Miracle Fruit Yet? You Can Actually Grow Your Own Miracle Fruit From Seeds

Synsepalum dulcificum is the Latin name for Miracle Fruit. The fruit was given its common name because of its effect on the taste buds. It makes everything sweet. Producers turn it into a powder that you swirl in your mouth before eating other things. When you’ve had it there for a minute or so, the powder on your tongue makes your taste buds ultra sensitive to sugar. So if, for example, you then ate a grapefruit, it would taste very sweet. It only works when cool though, so doesn’t … [Read more...]

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