Best time to purchase produce

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Purchase produce in season for the best buys and quality. Keep in mind that the more colors of fruits and vegetables in your shopping cart, the more nutrients your family will consume. Image Source: karimian  Read More →

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How to Add Vitamin C to a Hamburger

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Top that lean, juicy, grilled burger with some coleslaw instead of pickles for a filling and nutritious change. A sweet-and-sour recipe will provide plenty of crunch in addition to the vitamin C in the shredded cabbage. Photograph Source: pointnshoot  Read More →

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Cooking with Cheese

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Hard cheeses shred much better if you refrigerator for about 25 minutes before grating. Cut or grate cheese before you melt it or blend with other food ingredients.  Read More →

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The Magic of Cayenne Pepper

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Add cayenne pepper to food recipes to help calm acid indigestion and prevent stomach ulcers. Antibacterial properties of the herb destroy harmful bacteria in the digestive system.  Read More →

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Cooking Cereal

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Over stirring cooked cereals can turn them into a sticky, gummy consistency. Stirring causes the starch on the surface of the grains to swell and thicken the water around the cereal grains, especially if there is not enough water in the pan to start.  Read More →

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Save The Skins

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Scrub the skins on potatoes, carrots, apples, and peaches and eat them as part of a healthful diet. Peeling off the skin removes antioxidants and bioflavinoids known for their health benefits of protecting against heart disease and cancer.  Read More →

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Steaming Vegetables

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You can steam about 2 cups of sliced vegetables at one time. While cooking times vary, most types of vegetables are tender within 5 minutes of steaming.  Read More →

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Slicing Tip

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Use unwaxed dental floss to slice hardboiled eggs, cookie dough, and soft cheeses. Slices will be thinner and neater than if you cut them with a knife.  Read More →

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Slicing Fresh Herbs and Vegetables

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When slicing and dicing fresh herbs or vegetables, press the tip of the knife against the cutting board. Rock the knife back and forth as you cut through the food.  Read More →

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Cooking Ground Beef

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Cook ground beef to 160 degrees F to make sure that it is done. Hamburger often turns brown before the meat has reached a safe internal temperature. The only sure way to make certain that beef, poultry, fish or pork is thoroughly cooked is to use a meat thermometer.  Read More →

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