Tag: jennifer a wickes
group name: kitchentricks
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April 21, 2007 10:11 PM EDT --
alligator pear = avocado
all purpose flour = plain flour, unbleached flour
almond paste = marzipan
aubergines = eggplants
avocado = alligator pear . . .
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May 05, 2007 06:46 PM EDT --
It's amazing how many tasty desserts from crème brulee to flan can be made from a simple custard, a filling which is basically made from three simple ingredients; eggs, milk, and sugar (some . . .
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April 21, 2007 10:09 PM EDT --
Fruit
· Apples, diced or sliced 1 lb. (3 med.) = 2 3/4 c. (1 apple = almost 1 c.).
· Apricots, dried 1 lb. = 3 c. (4 1/2 c. cooked).
· Apricots, fresh 1 lb. (5 to 8 medium) = 2 . . .
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April 21, 2007 10:07 PM EDT --
Baking Powder, 1 tsp : 1 tsp baking soda plus 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
Balsamic Vinegar, 1 tbsp : 1 Tbsp sherry or cider vinegar
Bread Crumbs, Dry, 1/4 cup : 1/4 cup finely crushed cracker . . .
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March 17, 2007 11:02 PM EDT --
Sometimes, the best cookbooks are the ones that are hard to find. They are not the celebrity chef cookbooks, they are the community cookbooks, the spiral bound cookbooks, the out-of-print cookbooks or . . .
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April 25, 2007 07:16 AM EDT --
1.) OXO Good Grips 32480 Salad Spinner, ASIN: B00004OCKR
This salad spinner is wonderful. It has a lock top, to make it easier to store. Plus, the spinner is strong enough to spin my potatoes when I . . .
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April 21, 2007 10:02 PM EDT --
DRY MEASURES
Imperial to Metric
1 cup = 16 Tbsp = 48 tsp = 250ml
3/4 cup = 12 Tbsp = 36 tsp = 175ml
2/3 cup = 10 2/3 Tbsp = 32 tsp = 150ml
1/2 cup = 8 Tbsp = 24 . . .
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February 02, 2007 11:29 AM EST --
Butter-licious
"Good bread is the most fundamentally satisfying of all foods; and good bread with fresh butter, the greatest of feasts." James Beard (1903-1985)
Anyone who has attempted to . . .
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February 04, 2007 08:00 AM EST --
Varieties
The hen's egg is the most popular egg consumed, though duck, quail and geese eggs are also eaten. The color of the shell indicates the breed of the hen, whereas the intensity of the color . . .
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March 18, 2007 12:15 PM EDT --
Four years ago, I wrote an OK article about Edible Flowers for Suite101.com. It did reasonably well there. Then, I became bold and submitted another article to Home Cooking magazine. . . .
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March 04, 2007 07:52 AM EST --
Geography
The lemon originanted from South-East Asia, possibly India or Malaysia. Now, they are grown in tropical and temperate locations around the world, with California being the USA's major producer. . . .
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March 04, 2007 07:54 AM EST --
History / Geography
Blueberries originate from Canada and Northern United States.
Science
Vaccinium Corymbosum
Varieties
There are two main varieties of blueberries: the high bush kind, which can grow . . .
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March 06, 2007 09:07 PM EST --
Mangos
History / Geography
Mangoes are originally from Southeast Asia, where they have grown for over 4000-6000 years. In India, mangoes are considered sacred and India is the world's largest producer . . .
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March 08, 2007 07:02 PM EST --
History / Geography
The avocado originates from Central America, but is now grown in tropical and sub-tropical climates around the world.
Varieties
The two main kind of avocados found in the USA are: . . .
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April 21, 2007 09:59 PM EDT --
MEAT
OVEN TEMPERATURE
INTERNAL TEMP OF MEAT
WEIGHT OF MEAT
COOKING TIME PER POUND
Beef
300 to 325 F (149 - 163 C)
Rare - 140 F (60 C)
6 to 8 lbs. (2.75 - 3.5 kg)
18 to 20 min.
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March 17, 2007 10:44 PM EDT --
History / Geography
Early history indicates that rhubarb may have possibly come from Asia, specifically Russia. Rhubarb was used as a medicinal tonic until the 1800's. In Europe, Poland has used . . .
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March 06, 2007 09:19 PM EST --
History / Geography
Spinach originates from the Middle East, most likely Persia or modern-day Iran. It was brought to Spain via the Moors somewhere between 800 AD and 1200 AD. Cultivation of spinach began . . .
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March 07, 2007 08:54 PM EST --
History / Geography
There is evidence to support that pineapples were consumed in pre- Inca times, thus indicating that pineapples are native to Central and South America.
In 1535, pineapples were brought . . .
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March 17, 2007 10:51 PM EDT --
History / Geography
Strawberries are a part of the rose family. They have been growing for hundreds of years in America and in Europe. In ancient times, anything that was grown above the land was considered . . .
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March 23, 2007 09:26 AM EDT --
History / Geography
Afghanistan
Science
Daucus carota (sativa) - parsley family
Season
Carrots are usually a autumn/winter vegetable, but will be seen all year long being they are one of the most popular . . .
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