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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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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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 10:07 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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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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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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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 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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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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April 21, 2007 10:05 PM EDT --
Dishes
ASIAN DISHES
Basil leaves, chiles, coriander (stems, leaves and roots), garlic chives, garlic, ginger, lemon grass, sesame seed, Vietnamese Mint.
BEANS
Bay leaves, chili powder, coriander seeds, . . .
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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 08, 2007 06:59 PM EST --
History / Geography
There is evidence to support that the ancient Egyptians used to cultivate onions.
Science
Onions are part of the Lily family.
Varieties
There are many varieties, usually onions . . .
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March 08, 2007 07:11 PM EST --
History / Geography
California touts being the major US producer of artichokes, and France, Italy and Spain are the major European producers.
Science
The artichoke is the flower bud of a thistle plant. . . .
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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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March 23, 2007 09:40 AM EDT --
History / Geography
Cherries have been known to date back as early as 300 BC. They were given their name after a town, Cerasus, in Turkey.
During the Middle Ages, it was decided that cherries should . . .
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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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