Category Archives: Cooking Tips
Cool Kitchen Tip: Opening Sparkling Wines and Champagnes
At sports victories we’ve all seen the winners shaking a bottle of champagne and then opening it so the cork flies off and the wine showers out of the bottle. Fine for a sports celebration, but you definitely don’t want … Continue reading
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Cool Kitchen Tip: Facts About Cookware
• Aluminum: Remember a few years ago when people were throwing out their aluminum pots and pans because of the “Aluminum causes Alzheimer’s” scare?? According to the National Institutes of Health there is absolutely no evidence that cooking in aluminum … Continue reading
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Cool Kitchen Tips: Bottled Water vs. Tap Water
Many people believe bottled water is safer than tap water. I’ve bought into this too, but it often isn’t true. Municipal water supplies are tested every day for disease-causing microbes and chemicals. Bottled water, which is regulated by the Food … Continue reading
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Cool Kitchen Tip: Why Do We Marinate Meats?
The most important reason to marinate is to add flavors. Here’s how a marinade works: A good marinade is a blend of something acid (wine, citrus juices or vinegar), salty (soy sauce or fish sauce) and sweet (sugar, honey, maple … Continue reading
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