Storing Your Fresh Fruit « Chef Marcus Samuelsson.
Since it is getting to the time of year where more of us invest time and money into fresh fruit and vegetables, this posting from Marcus Samuelsson seems to be a good one to pass on today. It gives you some great tips on the best way for you to treat and store your fresh fruit that you bring home this time of year so it lasts longer, stays fresher and tastes better. Check it out.
Whole Chicken Is Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts – NYTimes.com.
I came across this article on the New York Times website about using and cutting up a whole chicken. I do this myself quite often and it not only provides us with several great meals, but then you have excellent parts to make your own chicken stock, which I highly encourage and is a thousand times better than anything you can buy in the stores. The article also provides a video on how to cut up the chicken if you have never done it before. Trust me, it’s not that hard to do and is certainly worth the effort. Check it out!
I love mussels myself. They are great in a paella, served over rice or just by themselves. I have seen them for some pretty good prices lately and you can get them pretty much year-round now. They may a great appetizer or a great entree. Don’t shy away from them and think they are too hard to cook or tough to make. It just takes a little bit of prep work and cleaning on your part and just a bit of cooking and they will taste great. Williams-Sonoma posted this on their blog about, cleaning, serving and storing mussels along with a few simple recipes. Check it out!
Thanksgiving Turkey Mistakes: How to Avoid Them: BA Daily: bonappetit.com.
With Thanksgiving coming fast, everyone is planning and getting their recipes together (I know I am, I’ll be posting some soon). While you’re doing that, here are some great hints and tips from Bon Appetit to make sure you don’t have any mishaps or mistakes with the centerpiece, your turkey. Check it out and see if it helps you!
3 Tips for Roasting Vegetables | The Feed.
I love roasted vegetables. I think it is my favorite way to make vegetables overall. You can get so much more flavor out of them through roasting than you can by steaming or making them in the microwave. Anyway, here are some tips from America’s Test Kitchen about the best way to approach roasting some of your favorite vegetables. Check it out!
9 Things To Do To Avoid Boredom During A Hurricane | Food Republic.
If you’re dealing with Hurricane Sandy (and let’s face, if you live in the United States you are, one way or another), here’s some great tips from Food Republic on ways to help you pass the time during the storm itself. Stay safe, stay dry and enjoy each other’s company! Check it out!
5 Easy Prep Tips Every Self-Respecting Cook Should Know | The Feed.
Sure, you probably know some this stuff already anyway, but in case you didn’t, these are some great prep tips for things that you might do often in the kitchen from Cook’s Country. I know I work with avocados, butter and cucumbers a lot, so these are helpful if you didn’t know them already. Check them out!
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