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Recipes
September 9, 2010, 02:11
Breads and Baking Desserts Main Courses Soups and Salads Snack Foods
- Breads and Baking
  September 14, 2010, 00:36
  Recipes for breads and pastries
  - Easy Flax Seed Bread
    September 10, 2010, 00:44
    Easy Flax Seed Bread By lmn Published: Sept 10, 2010 This is a very simple, easy to prepare bread recipe …
  - Three Step Pastry
    September 21, 2010, 01:03
    Three Step Pastry By Food Construed Published: Sept 21, 2010 Three ingredients and three steps. This is the simplest and quickest pastry recipe you…
  - Cinnamon Buns
    January 20, 2011, 01:44
    Cinnamon Buns This recipe is an adaptation of the cinnamon buns in the Breads (Company's Coming) cookbook. I really enjoy these cookbooks because the…
  - Oatmeal Bread
    April 4, 2011, 00:44
    Soft, dark loaf.
  - Mom's Banana Bread
    June 13, 2011, 00:02
    Ingredients: 2 cups flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 sugar 2 eggs 2 mashed bananas 1 tbsp vinegar 1/2 cup…
  - Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
    August 25, 2011, 06:19
    Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is one of the most satisfying desserts imaginable. Moist, dense cake with rich…
  - Sweet Pastry
    October 2, 2011, 05:41
    Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tbsp sugar 1/2 tsp salt 3/4 cup shortening 1 egg, beaten 2 tbsp cold water Directions: Blend or…
- Snack Foods
  September 14, 2010, 00:39
  Snack foods
  - Strawberry Salsa
    September 12, 2010, 15:19
    Ingredients: Fresh strawberries 1 pint Granny Smith Apple 1 Orange juice concentrate 1 tbsp. Granulated sugar 1/4 cup or to taste …
  - Pumpkin Spice Cookies
    October 31, 2011, 05:48
    These wonderful cookies are soft and light. I think they are just the perfect thing to have will some milk or tea. Ingredients: 1 ½ cups cooked,…
- Soups and Salads
  September 14, 2010, 00:39
  Salad recipes
  - Fennel Apple Salad
    September 14, 2010, 00:31
    Refreshing fennel apple salad
  - Lemon Ginger Coleslaw
    September 15, 2010, 01:57
    Ingredients: Green Cabbage, thinly sliced 1/2 Purple Cabbage, thinly sliced 1/2 Grated carrot 1 cup Grated Ginger 1 tbsp. Zest…
  - Salad Dressing
    September 28, 2010, 01:54
    Basic Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinaigrette: 1/2 Cup Olive Oil 2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp Dijon mustard Salt and pepper. Lemon Garlic Dressing: …
  - Roasted Cherry Tomato, Pear and Walnut Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing
    May 29, 2011, 01:03
    Roasted tomato, pear, and walnut salad with blue cheese dressing
  - Tomato Basil Soup
    September 18, 2011, 06:27
    Ingredients: 1 Medium Onion, diced 2 Cloves Garlic, chopped 1 tbsp Butter (or margarine) 4 Medium Tomatoes, chopped1 1 Cup Chicken Stock 1 Cup…
  - Carrot, Ginger And Beet Soup
    September 25, 2011, 06:17
    Ingredients: 1 tbsp Butter 1 Onion, diced 1 Clove of Garlic, chopped 2 tsp Ginger, sliced 2 Large Carrots, sliced 1 Large Beet, peeled and chopped. 2…
- Main Courses
  September 21, 2010, 01:13
  Beef Stew with Blue Cheese Dumplings Lemon Garlic Spaghetti Pepper Steak Roast Leg of Lamb Sweet Chili Shrimp Chowder Gnocchi with Sage…
  - Roast Leg of Lamb
    September 21, 2010, 01:27
    Ingredients: Olive oil 1/4 cup Juice of one lemon Dijon mustard 1 tbsp. Honey 1 tsp. Worchestershire sauce 1/2 tsp. Fresh…
  - Lemon-Garlic Spaghetti
    October 20, 2010, 00:51
    Ingredients Spaghetti1 lb Garlic, minced4 large cloves Dried hot red pepper flakes1/2 tsp Fresh grated ginger1/2 tsp Zest of two…
  - Sweet Chili
    November 15, 2010, 01:57
    Ingredients: 1/2 kg ground beef 1 can (540 ml) mixed beans 1 can (796 ml) diced tomatoes 1 medium onion, diced 1 medium green pepper,…
  - Pepper Steak
    November 9, 2010, 02:02
    Ingredients: 1 well marbled strip steak 2 tbsp mixed whole peppercorns (black, white, green & red) 1 tsp whole all-spice salt, dash 1 tsp…
  - Beef Stew with Blue Cheese Dumplings
    December 6, 2010, 01:41
    Beef Stew Ingredients: 2 lbs stewing beef (Today, I actually had a roast that I cut into cubes) 3 medium potatoes, cubed 3 medium carrots,…
  - Shrimp Chowder
    June 9, 2011, 01:35
    Shrimp Chowder This shrimp chowder is quick and easy to make. With a fresh baguette, it is delicious for lunch on a rainy day. Ingredients: 2 large…
  - Gnocchi with Sage Butter and Walnuts
    July 15, 2011, 01:58
    Ingredients: 2/3 cup chopped walnuts 2 tbsp chopped fresh sage 1 garlic clove, chopped 4 tbsp butter 500 g gnocchi 1/4 cup crispy bacon…
- Desserts
  October 4, 2010, 00:47
  Applesauce with Cinnamon Whipped Cream. Brownies Half Hour Pudding Hot Buttered Rum Lemon Meringue Pie Pumpkin Cupcakes
  - Applesauce with Cinnamon Whipped Cream
    October 4, 2010, 01:08
    Ingredients: medium sized apples (MacIntosh*)4 Bartlett** pears2 cinnamon1 tbsp. vanilla1/2 tsp. whipping cream1/2 cup cinnamon1…
  - Half Hour Pudding
    October 21, 2010, 01:44
    Half Hour Pudding We love half hour pudding. It is it our goto dessert when we don't have much time but still crave something sweet. The batter floats to…
  - Pumpkin Cupcakes
    October 28, 2010, 01:48
    Ingredients: 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking powder 2 tsp baking soda 2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1/4 tsp…
  - Hot Buttered Rum
    December 16, 2010, 02:01
    Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter 3 cups dark brown sugar 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp ground cloves Directions: …
  - Lemon Meringue Pie
    January 20, 2011, 02:37
    Ingredients: Pie Filling: 1 cup (250 ml) granulated sugar 3 tbsp (50 ml) all-purpose flour 3 tbsp (50 ml) corn starch pinch of salt 1 1/2 cups…
  - Brownies
    March 30, 2011, 01:19
    Chocolate and Brown Sugar Brownies
  - Apple and Pear Pie
    October 2, 2011, 06:03
    Ingredients: 3 or 4 medium size apples 2 pears 1 tbsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1 tbsp brown sugar 1 tbsp flour sweet pastry dough Directio…
  - Maple Roasted Pepper Squash Pie
    October 8, 2012, 06:47
    Maple Roasted Pepper Squash Pie Ingredients 1 pepper squash, peeled and cubed (about 6 cups) 1 tbsp vegetable oil 4 tbsp maple syrup 1/2 tsp…
- Side Dishes
  February 2, 2011, 01:09
  Fried Rice
  - Fried Rice
    February 2, 2011, 01:10
    Fried Rice
- Breakfast
  March 6, 2011, 19:23
  Oatmeal Pancakes Poached Egg on Potato and Apple Pancake
  - Oatmeal Pancakes
    March 6, 2011, 19:21
    Oatmeal Pancakes By Mark Stewart Published: March 6, 2011 Quick and easy pancake recipe made with oatmeal Prep time: 15 min Cook time:…
  - Poached Egg on Potato and Apple Pancake
    June 5, 2011, 18:04
    Poached Egg on Potato and Apple Pancake

Blog Posts

Category: Uncategorized (1)
- 2010 - Blog Year in Review by: Mark
  January 10, 2011, 02:09
  Summary of the past year
Category: Baking (7)
- 101 Ways to Cook With Beer by: Mark
  March 18, 2012, 07:48
  Why Cook With Beer? Why should you cook with beer? Well, there are a lot of reasons, but here are just a few... Batters: When beer batter is heated it…
- How Do You Like Your Apple Pie? by: Mark
  October 2, 2011, 12:00
  Do you have a favourite way to eat your apple pie?
- When life gives you lemons... by: Mark
  January 20, 2011, 03:02
  Using lemons and making cinnamon buns
- Bake Sale! by: Mark
  October 28, 2010, 01:53
  Baking cupcakes with fresh pumpkin puree
- Substitute Teacher - Cooking and Baking Substitutions by: Mark
  October 15, 2010, 01:36
  Ingredient substitute baking cooking
- Breaking Bread - Bread Ingredients by: Mark
  October 8, 2010, 02:03
  Bread Ingredients If thou tastest a crust of bread, thou tastest all the stars and all the heavens. - Robert Browning We were discussing bread recipes the…
- Beauty and the Yeast by: Mark
  September 7, 2010, 21:43
  Enthusiasm is the yeast that raises the dough. - Paul J. Meyer How and Why is Yeast Used in Food I remember my mother baking bread. She always started…
Category: Fresh Food (52)
- How to Store Herbs by: Mark
  January 7, 2013, 00:32
  How to Store Herbs Herbs are a great way to add flavour to your cooking. Of course, they taste the best when they are used moments after harvesting. I know…
- 101 Salad Recipes for Summer by: Mark
  June 22, 2012, 07:10
  Salads for Summer Salads are the perfect summer food. Nobody wants to spend a long time in the kitchen over a hot stove when its 30°C outside. Besides,…
- Storing Beans by: Mark
  February 3, 2012, 07:51
  Guide to storing fresh and dry beans
- Storing Brussels Sprouts by: Mark
  October 28, 2011, 06:53
  If you can accurately control your storage conditions, storing Brussels sprouts at 32°F (0°C) with a relative humidity of 95 to 100%, will allow you to keep…
- Storing Leeks by: Mark
  October 25, 2011, 22:02
  Storing Leeks Leeks are part of the same family as onions and garlic. They do give off odors that can be absorbed by other foods. However, unlike onions…
- Storing Parsnips by: Mark
  October 25, 2011, 06:27
  how to store parsnips
- Storing Cabbage by: Mark
  October 12, 2011, 05:53
  Storing Cabbage What are the best methods for storing cabbage? The first thing to know is that you should not wash a cabbage before storing it. Cabbage…
- Storing Radishes by: Mark
  October 11, 2011, 05:29
  how to store radishes
- Storing Salad Greens by: Mark
  October 4, 2011, 21:31
  how to store salad greens
- Storing Broccoli by: Mark
  October 3, 2011, 22:14
  Storing Broccoli Washing before storing broccoli may lead to bacterial head rot. Broccoli that is not refrigerated becomes fibrous and woody. Store…
- Storing Turnips and Rutabagas by: Mark
  September 28, 2011, 05:46
  Turnips and rutabagas with the tops removed can be stored in the refrigerator. Often stores will sell rutabagas that have been coated with wax.
- Storing Onions by: Mark
  September 26, 2011, 20:35
- 12 Easy Steps to Homemade Soup by: Mark
  September 25, 2011, 06:21
  The really great thing is that soup can be so easy to make. Follow a few basic steps, and you can make hundreds of different kinds of soup.
- Storing Summer Squash by: Mark
  September 24, 2011, 06:30
  how to store summer squash
- Storing Winter Squash and Pumpkins by: Mark
  September 23, 2011, 18:16
  Storing Winter Squash and Pumpkins Before storing winter squash and pumpkins, wipe the shell clean with a damp cloth. Winter squash likes to be stored…
- Beets Me by: Mark
  September 21, 2011, 06:09
  Lettuce rest, I'm feeling beet. - Shel Silverstein What are Beets? Beets, a common garden vegetable, originally grown only for their leaves, have been…
- Listeria in Cantaloupe by: Mark
  September 15, 2011, 18:54
  Listeria in Cantaloupe Today, the news is all about cantaloupe contaminated with listeria. Update: Since this post was originally made, there have been…
- Storing Potatoes by: Mark
  September 14, 2011, 06:59
  how to store potatoes
- Storing Sweet Corn by: Mark
  September 12, 2011, 18:41
  how to store corn
- Storing Tomatoes by: Mark
  September 8, 2011, 21:54
  how to store tomatoes
- Storing Peas by: Mark
  September 8, 2011, 06:29
  how to store peas
- E. Coli in Walnuts by: Mark
  September 8, 2011, 00:23
  Walnut E. coli recall
- Storing Carrots by: Mark
  September 7, 2011, 06:32
  Guide to storing carrots
- Storing Garlic by: Mark
  September 5, 2011, 06:33
  Guide to storing fresh garlic
- Storing Beets by: Mark
  August 24, 2011, 08:00
  How to store fresh beets
- Storing Asparagus by: Mark
  August 22, 2011, 21:04
  Instructions for storing fresh asparagus.
- Storing Stone Fruit (Peaches, Cherries, Apricots, Plums and Nectarines) by: Mark
  August 19, 2011, 11:00
  Storage of fresh stone fruit (peaches, cherries, apricots, plums, nectarines)
- Storing Melons by: Mark
  August 16, 2011, 01:46
  How to Store Melons Cantaloupe (Musk melon) All melons are susceptible to damage from the cold at temperatures below 50°F (10°C). Store melons in…
- Storing Berries by: Mark
  August 14, 2011, 08:00
  Storing berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, currents)
- Where's the Beef? Cuts of Beef Explained. by: Mark
  August 13, 2011, 02:02
  “Mustard's no good without roast beef.” - Chico Marx There are many different cuts of beef. Each cut is best suited to certain uses. Do you know…
- Storing Bananas by: Mark
  August 12, 2011, 11:00
  Tips for Storing Bananas The first thing to know when storing bananas is that they are usually harvested while still green. Bananas should be stored at…
- Storing Apples by: Mark
  August 11, 2011, 08:00
  Storing Apples
- Is It Safer to Eat Only Processed Foods? by: Mark
  June 2, 2011, 02:12
  In light of recent E. coli outbreaks, are processed foods safer than raw foods?
- Aw Nuts! E Coli on Walnuts by: Mark
  April 13, 2011, 00:57
  What is an e. coli infection? Where does e. coli come from? How can we prevent e. coli infections?
- Low Cost Healthy Meals by: Mark
  April 6, 2011, 01:38
  Ways to eat healthy nutritious but inexpensive food.
- Potatoes and Onions - Storing Fruits and Vegetables by: Mark
  March 29, 2011, 01:38
  Method to store fruit and vegetables to preserve freshness
- Maple Syrup by: Mark
  March 6, 2011, 19:26
  How is maple syrup made? Maple syrup nutrition information.
- Rice is Nice by: Mark
  February 2, 2011, 02:12
  Description of rice varieties, nutrition facts, and cooking methods.
- How 'Bout Them Apples - Genetically Modified Apples by: Mark
  December 8, 2010, 02:03
  Canadian and U.S. regulators to approve apples that have been genetically modified so that they don't turn brown
- Jack-O-Lantern - How to Cook Pumpkin by: Mark
  November 1, 2010, 00:25
  What to do with pumpkins. How to cook pumpkins.
- It Was a Dark and Stormy Nitrate - Nitrates in Food by: Mark
  October 20, 2010, 01:58
  Life expectancy would grow by leaps and bounds if green vegetables smelled as good as bacon. - Doug Larson Lately, I've seen a lot of discussions about…
- The Apples of My Eye by: Mark
  October 4, 2010, 01:12
  What are different apple varieties and how can they be used?
- Got Milk? by: Mark
  September 29, 2010, 02:31
  organic regular milk nutrition processes pasteurization fortification homogenization
- Salad Dressing by: Mark
  September 28, 2010, 01:32
  Have you ever wanted to make your own salad dressing? After reading the ingredient labels on store bought dressings, you might. These simple, easy steps will…
- The Dirty Dozen by: Mark
  September 19, 2010, 01:34
  pesticides worst fruits and vegetables
- Category: Food Storage (33)
  How to store fresh foods for maximum self-life.
  - How to Store Herbs by: Mark
    January 7, 2013, 00:32
    How to Store Herbs Herbs are a great way to add flavour to your cooking. Of course, they taste the best when they are used moments after harvesting. I know…
  - Storing Beans by: Mark
    February 3, 2012, 07:51
    Guide to storing fresh and dry beans
  - How to Store Grapes by: Mark
    January 27, 2012, 07:34
    The best place to store grapes is in the refrigerator.
  - Storing Walnuts by: Mark
    November 7, 2011, 06:37
    Walnuts contain oil and because of that they can easily turn rancid. Light, moisture and heat will all reduce the shelf life of your walnuts by causing the…
  - Storing Cucumbers by: Mark
    November 3, 2011, 06:37
    Guide to storing cucumbers
  - Storing Brussels Sprouts by: Mark
    October 28, 2011, 06:53
    If you can accurately control your storage conditions, storing Brussels sprouts at 32°F (0°C) with a relative humidity of 95 to 100%, will allow you to keep…
  - Storing Leeks by: Mark
    October 25, 2011, 22:02
    Storing Leeks Leeks are part of the same family as onions and garlic. They do give off odors that can be absorbed by other foods. However, unlike onions…
  - Storing Parsnips by: Mark
    October 25, 2011, 06:27
    how to store parsnips
  - Storing Peppers by: Mark
    October 13, 2011, 06:12
    Storing Peppers Selection Before storing peppers, you want to make sure you have chosen the best ones. When selecting peppers, choose ones with bright,…
  - Storing Cabbage by: Mark
    October 12, 2011, 05:53
    Storing Cabbage What are the best methods for storing cabbage? The first thing to know is that you should not wash a cabbage before storing it. Cabbage…
  - Storing Radishes by: Mark
    October 11, 2011, 05:29
    how to store radishes
  - Storing Salad Greens by: Mark
    October 4, 2011, 21:31
    how to store salad greens
  - Storing Broccoli by: Mark
    October 3, 2011, 22:14
    Storing Broccoli Washing before storing broccoli may lead to bacterial head rot. Broccoli that is not refrigerated becomes fibrous and woody. Store…
  - Storing Turnips and Rutabagas by: Mark
    September 28, 2011, 05:46
    Turnips and rutabagas with the tops removed can be stored in the refrigerator. Often stores will sell rutabagas that have been coated with wax.
  - Storing Onions by: Mark
    September 26, 2011, 20:35
  - Storing Summer Squash by: Mark
    September 24, 2011, 06:30
    how to store summer squash
  - Storing Winter Squash and Pumpkins by: Mark
    September 23, 2011, 18:16
    Storing Winter Squash and Pumpkins Before storing winter squash and pumpkins, wipe the shell clean with a damp cloth. Winter squash likes to be stored…
  - Storing Potatoes by: Mark
    September 14, 2011, 06:59
    how to store potatoes
  - Storing Sweet Corn by: Mark
    September 12, 2011, 18:41
    how to store corn
  - Storing Tomatoes by: Mark
    September 8, 2011, 21:54
    how to store tomatoes
  - Storing Peas by: Mark
    September 8, 2011, 06:29
    how to store peas
  - Storing Cauliflower by: Mark
    September 7, 2011, 21:50
    Guide to storing cauliflower
  - Storing Carrots by: Mark
    September 7, 2011, 06:32
    Guide to storing carrots
  - Storing Garlic by: Mark
    September 5, 2011, 06:33
    Guide to storing fresh garlic
  - Storing Pears by: Mark
    August 30, 2011, 22:42
    In order to reach their optimum eating quality, pears need a period of cold storage (34°F to 38°F or 1°C to 3°C for a couple of weeks) followed by room…
  - Storing Beets by: Mark
    August 24, 2011, 08:00
    How to store fresh beets
  - Storing Asparagus by: Mark
    August 22, 2011, 21:04
    Instructions for storing fresh asparagus.
  - Storing Stone Fruit (Peaches, Cherries, Apricots, Plums and Nectarines) by: Mark
    August 19, 2011, 11:00
    Storage of fresh stone fruit (peaches, cherries, apricots, plums, nectarines)
  - Storing Melons by: Mark
    August 16, 2011, 01:46
    How to Store Melons Cantaloupe (Musk melon) All melons are susceptible to damage from the cold at temperatures below 50°F (10°C). Store melons in…
  - Storing Berries by: Mark
    August 14, 2011, 08:00
    Storing berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, currents)
  - Storing Citrus (Oranges, Lemons, Limes & Grapefruit) by: Mark
    August 14, 2011, 08:00
    What are the best ways of storing citrus fruits (oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruit)? Try these tips.
  - Storing Bananas by: Mark
    August 12, 2011, 11:00
    Tips for Storing Bananas The first thing to know when storing bananas is that they are usually harvested while still green. Bananas should be stored at…
  - Storing Apples by: Mark
    August 11, 2011, 08:00
    Storing Apples
Category: Nutrition (14)
- Remember to Take Your Vitamins by: Mark
  April 9, 2012, 23:14
  What are vitamins? Why do we need them, what do they do, and where can we get them? This is a brief summary.
- Beets Me by: Mark
  September 21, 2011, 06:09
  Lettuce rest, I'm feeling beet. - Shel Silverstein What are Beets? Beets, a common garden vegetable, originally grown only for their leaves, have been…
- Is It Safer to Eat Only Processed Foods? by: Mark
  June 2, 2011, 02:12
  In light of recent E. coli outbreaks, are processed foods safer than raw foods?
- Maple Syrup by: Mark
  March 6, 2011, 19:26
  How is maple syrup made? Maple syrup nutrition information.
- A Post that's Worth its Salt by: Mark
  February 26, 2011, 20:22
  We eat too much salt. How do we reduce salt consumption.
- Sweet Dreams - Why Do We Have Sugar Cravings by: Mark
  February 14, 2011, 07:37
  sugar craving
- Rice is Nice by: Mark
  February 2, 2011, 02:12
  Description of rice varieties, nutrition facts, and cooking methods.
- Cream in My Coffee - What is in Non-Dairy Creamer? by: Mark
  January 2, 2011, 19:40
  What is non-dairy creamer made from?
- Jack-O-Lantern - How to Cook Pumpkin by: Mark
  November 1, 2010, 00:25
  What to do with pumpkins. How to cook pumpkins.
- Read the Label! (Understanding Nutrition Labels) by: Mark
  October 25, 2010, 02:04
  Reading Nutrition Labels
- It Was a Dark and Stormy Nitrate - Nitrates in Food by: Mark
  October 20, 2010, 01:58
  Life expectancy would grow by leaps and bounds if green vegetables smelled as good as bacon. - Doug Larson Lately, I've seen a lot of discussions about…
- What's the Score? by: Mark
  October 6, 2010, 02:03
  Overall Nutrition Quality Index Everything I eat has been proved by some doctor or other to be a deadly poison, and everything I don't eat has been proved to…
- The Apples of My Eye by: Mark
  October 4, 2010, 01:12
  What are different apple varieties and how can they be used?
- The Ideal Thanksgiving Menu by: Mark
  September 25, 2010, 00:32
  Getting daily recommended vitamins and minerals from Thanksgiving Dinner
Category: Cooking (19)
- 101 Ways to Cook With Beer by: Mark
  March 18, 2012, 07:48
  Why Cook With Beer? Why should you cook with beer? Well, there are a lot of reasons, but here are just a few... Batters: When beer batter is heated it…
- 12 Easy Steps to Homemade Soup by: Mark
  September 25, 2011, 06:21
  The really great thing is that soup can be so easy to make. Follow a few basic steps, and you can make hundreds of different kinds of soup.
- Beets Me by: Mark
  September 21, 2011, 06:09
  Lettuce rest, I'm feeling beet. - Shel Silverstein What are Beets? Beets, a common garden vegetable, originally grown only for their leaves, have been…
- Where's the Beef? Cuts of Beef Explained. by: Mark
  August 13, 2011, 02:02
  “Mustard's no good without roast beef.” - Chico Marx There are many different cuts of beef. Each cut is best suited to certain uses. Do you know…
- Sage Advice by: Mark
  July 15, 2011, 13:24
  How can a man grow old who has sage in his garden? - Ancient Proverb. Description: Salvia Officinalis Sage is an aromatic perennial herb. The…
- Spice It Up! Herb and Spice Chart by: Mark
  May 26, 2011, 02:02
  List of herbs and spices to use when cooking
- Recipe for Success - Tips for a Successful Recipe Search by: Mark
  May 20, 2011, 02:11
  Recipe: A series of step-by-step instructions for preparing ingredients you forgot to buy, in utensils you don't own, to make a dish the dog wouldn't…
- Leftover Ham Recipes by: Mark
  May 16, 2011, 01:42
  I do not like green eggs and ham. I do not like them Sam I am. - Dr Seuss. Leftover Ham Recipes After Easter, we had a lot of extra food. My sister has…
- Pizza Night! by: Mark
  April 16, 2011, 11:13
  home made pizza and pizza dough
- Low Cost Healthy Meals by: Mark
  April 6, 2011, 01:38
  Ways to eat healthy nutritious but inexpensive food.
- Pancake Tuesday by: Mark
  March 6, 2011, 19:25
  Pancake Tuesday
- Rice is Nice by: Mark
  February 2, 2011, 02:12
  Description of rice varieties, nutrition facts, and cooking methods.
- When life gives you lemons... by: Mark
  January 20, 2011, 03:02
  Using lemons and making cinnamon buns
- Beef Stew with Blue Cheese Dumplings by: Mark
  December 6, 2010, 01:44
  Beef stew and blue cheese dumplings. Comfort food for a cold, blustery day.
- The Great Chili Cook-off. by: Mark
  November 15, 2010, 01:51
  My chili cooking contest entry
- Jack-O-Lantern - How to Cook Pumpkin by: Mark
  November 1, 2010, 00:25
  What to do with pumpkins. How to cook pumpkins.
- It Was a Dark and Stormy Nitrate - Nitrates in Food by: Mark
  October 20, 2010, 01:58
  Life expectancy would grow by leaps and bounds if green vegetables smelled as good as bacon. - Doug Larson Lately, I've seen a lot of discussions about…
- Substitute Teacher - Cooking and Baking Substitutions by: Mark
  October 15, 2010, 01:36
  Ingredient substitute baking cooking
- The Ideal Thanksgiving Menu by: Mark
  September 25, 2010, 00:32
  Getting daily recommended vitamins and minerals from Thanksgiving Dinner
Category: Spices (8)
- Scoville Scale by: Mark
  January 24, 2012, 06:51
  “Think of the cooking of the Southwest: Arizona, anything on the border of Mexico, the rich chili culture, the unbelievable stews" -Mario Batali The…
- Sage Advice by: Mark
  July 15, 2011, 13:24
  How can a man grow old who has sage in his garden? - Ancient Proverb. Description: Salvia Officinalis Sage is an aromatic perennial herb. The…
- Spice It Up! Herb and Spice Chart by: Mark
  May 26, 2011, 02:02
  List of herbs and spices to use when cooking
- A Post that's Worth its Salt by: Mark
  February 26, 2011, 20:22
  We eat too much salt. How do we reduce salt consumption.
- Baby, It's Cold Outside! Hot Buttered Rum! by: Mark
  December 16, 2010, 02:31
  Hot Buttered Rum
- Cinnamon Toast by: Mark
  December 15, 2010, 07:41
  Cinnamon description and uses.
- Curry Powder by: Mark
  November 23, 2010, 02:04
  What is curry powder
- Peppered with Questions - All About Black Pepper by: Mark
  November 8, 2010, 02:40
  Facts about black pepper
Category: Fun (9)
- 101 Salad Recipes for Summer by: Mark
  June 22, 2012, 07:10
  Salads for Summer Salads are the perfect summer food. Nobody wants to spend a long time in the kitchen over a hot stove when its 30°C outside. Besides,…
- Sweetness Scale by: Mark
  March 27, 2012, 21:05
  There is no established sweetness scale similar to the Scoville scale for peppers. So, how do you compare sweeteners?
- 101 Ways to Cook With Beer by: Mark
  March 18, 2012, 07:48
  Why Cook With Beer? Why should you cook with beer? Well, there are a lot of reasons, but here are just a few... Batters: When beer batter is heated it…
- Scoville Scale by: Mark
  January 24, 2012, 06:51
  “Think of the cooking of the Southwest: Arizona, anything on the border of Mexico, the rich chili culture, the unbelievable stews" -Mario Batali The…
- How Do You Like Your Apple Pie? by: Mark
  October 2, 2011, 12:00
  Do you have a favourite way to eat your apple pie?
- Pizza Night! by: Mark
  April 16, 2011, 11:13
  home made pizza and pizza dough
- Pancake Tuesday by: Mark
  March 6, 2011, 19:25
  Pancake Tuesday
- When life gives you lemons... by: Mark
  January 20, 2011, 03:02
  Using lemons and making cinnamon buns
- Baby, It's Cold Outside! Hot Buttered Rum! by: Mark
  December 16, 2010, 02:31
  Hot Buttered Rum
- Category: 101 Ways To... (2)
  - 101 Salad Recipes for Summer by: Mark
    June 22, 2012, 07:10
    Salads for Summer Salads are the perfect summer food. Nobody wants to spend a long time in the kitchen over a hot stove when its 30°C outside. Besides,…
  - 101 Ways to Cook With Beer by: Mark
    March 18, 2012, 07:48
    Why Cook With Beer? Why should you cook with beer? Well, there are a lot of reasons, but here are just a few... Batters: When beer batter is heated it…
Category: Ingredients (50)
- Carbon Black by: Mark
  May 31, 2013, 22:35
  Carbon black There are two black food dyes that seem to get confused. At least, they confuse me. The differences and the naming of the two are unclear. In…
- Brilliant Blue FCF by: Mark
  May 1, 2013, 17:07
  Brilliant Blue FCF Purpose Brilliant Blue FCF is a food additive with an E number of 133. Additives with E numbers between 100 and 199 are generally used as…
- Quinoline Yellow by: Mark
  April 9, 2013, 21:52
  Quinoline yellow Overview Quinoline yellow is a food additive with an E number of 104. Additives with E numbers between 100 and 199 are generally used as…
- Carmine by: Mark
  March 10, 2013, 21:55
  Cochineal, Carmine and Carminic Acid Let's talk about British soldiers, the ancient Inca and Aztec civilizations, the Cardinals of the Catholic Church, and…
- Sunset Yellow FCF by: Mark
  January 15, 2013, 21:53
  Sunset Yellow FCF Sunset yellow FCF, also known as yellow dye #6, is used to give foods an orange-yellow colour. Description: Sunset yellow is looks like an…
- Turmeric by: Mark
  November 10, 2012, 00:00
  Turmeric Turmeric is a spice commonly found in curry. Although the food industry considers it to be a spice, regulating agencies such as…
- Tartrazine by: Mark
  September 27, 2012, 07:02
  Tartrazine Tartrazine, also commonly referred to as yellow dye #5, is a dye used to give foods a bright lemon yellow colour. It can also be used in…
- What is Riboflavin? by: Mark
  August 19, 2012, 10:00
  What is Riboflavin? Riboflavin is a nutrient necessary for maintaining good health in humans and animals. It is also commonly refered to as vitamin…
- Sodium Benzoate by: Mark
  July 12, 2012, 06:46
  What is sodium benzoate? Sodium benzoate is a food preservative and protects against yeasts, moulds, and certain types of bacteria. It is currently…
- Calcium Benzoate by: Mark
  June 1, 2012, 18:36
  What is calcium bezoate? Calcium benzoate is commonly used as a food preservative. It is effective against yeasts, moulds, and certain types of bacteria. It…
- Erythrosine by: Mark
  May 4, 2012, 06:28
  What is eythrosine? It is a red food dye, commonly used in maraschino cherries.
- What is Lycopene? by: Mark
  April 19, 2012, 22:38
  Description: Lycopene is a naturally occurring, bright red pigment that gives tomatoes their colour. The word lycopene actually comes from the Latin,…
- Remember to Take Your Vitamins by: Mark
  April 9, 2012, 23:14
  What are vitamins? Why do we need them, what do they do, and where can we get them? This is a brief summary.
- Sweetness Scale by: Mark
  March 27, 2012, 21:05
  There is no established sweetness scale similar to the Scoville scale for peppers. So, how do you compare sweeteners?
- 101 Ways to Cook With Beer by: Mark
  March 18, 2012, 07:48
  Why Cook With Beer? Why should you cook with beer? Well, there are a lot of reasons, but here are just a few... Batters: When beer batter is heated it…
- Scoville Scale by: Mark
  January 24, 2012, 06:51
  “Think of the cooking of the Southwest: Arizona, anything on the border of Mexico, the rich chili culture, the unbelievable stews" -Mario Batali The…
- 12 Easy Steps to Homemade Soup by: Mark
  September 25, 2011, 06:21
  The really great thing is that soup can be so easy to make. Follow a few basic steps, and you can make hundreds of different kinds of soup.
- Adipic Acid by: Mark
  September 10, 2011, 07:27
  Description of adipic acid
- Acetic Anhydride by: Mark
  September 6, 2011, 06:00
  Description of food additive Acetic anhydride.
- Acetone Peroxide by: Mark
  August 25, 2011, 21:50
  Acetone peroxide description
- Acetic Acid by: Mark
  August 23, 2011, 23:44
  Description of food additive acetic acid
- Acesulfame-potassium by: Mark
  August 20, 2011, 08:00
  Ingedient Acesulfame-potassium food additive information.
- Acacia Gum by: Mark
  August 17, 2011, 11:00
  Information about food additive Acacia Gum, Arabic Gum.
- E Numbers by: Mark
  July 23, 2011, 17:34
  It's clearly a budget. It's got a lot of numbers in it. - George W. Bush What is an E Number? If you live in North America, you may not know about E…
- Sage Advice by: Mark
  July 15, 2011, 13:24
  How can a man grow old who has sage in his garden? - Ancient Proverb. Description: Salvia Officinalis Sage is an aromatic perennial herb. The…
- Is It Safer to Eat Only Processed Foods? by: Mark
  June 2, 2011, 02:12
  In light of recent E. coli outbreaks, are processed foods safer than raw foods?
- Spice It Up! Herb and Spice Chart by: Mark
  May 26, 2011, 02:02
  List of herbs and spices to use when cooking
- Low Cost Healthy Meals by: Mark
  April 6, 2011, 01:38
  Ways to eat healthy nutritious but inexpensive food.
- Maple Syrup by: Mark
  March 6, 2011, 19:26
  How is maple syrup made? Maple syrup nutrition information.
- A Post that's Worth its Salt by: Mark
  February 26, 2011, 20:22
  We eat too much salt. How do we reduce salt consumption.
- Sweet Dreams - Why Do We Have Sugar Cravings by: Mark
  February 14, 2011, 07:37
  sugar craving
- Rice is Nice by: Mark
  February 2, 2011, 02:12
  Description of rice varieties, nutrition facts, and cooking methods.
- Cream in My Coffee - What is in Non-Dairy Creamer? by: Mark
  January 2, 2011, 19:40
  What is non-dairy creamer made from?
- Salad Dressing by: Mark
  September 28, 2010, 01:32
  Have you ever wanted to make your own salad dressing? After reading the ingredient labels on store bought dressings, you might. These simple, easy steps will…
- Beauty and the Yeast by: Mark
  September 7, 2010, 21:43
  Enthusiasm is the yeast that raises the dough. - Paul J. Meyer How and Why is Yeast Used in Food I remember my mother baking bread. She always started…
- Category: Food Additives (33)
  Description of various food additives found on ingredient labels.
  - Carbon Black by: Mark
    May 31, 2013, 22:35
    Carbon black There are two black food dyes that seem to get confused. At least, they confuse me. The differences and the naming of the two are unclear. In…
  - Brilliant Blue FCF by: Mark
    May 1, 2013, 17:07
    Brilliant Blue FCF Purpose Brilliant Blue FCF is a food additive with an E number of 133. Additives with E numbers between 100 and 199 are generally used as…
  - Quinoline Yellow by: Mark
    April 9, 2013, 21:52
    Quinoline yellow Overview Quinoline yellow is a food additive with an E number of 104. Additives with E numbers between 100 and 199 are generally used as…
  - Carmine by: Mark
    March 10, 2013, 21:55
    Cochineal, Carmine and Carminic Acid Let's talk about British soldiers, the ancient Inca and Aztec civilizations, the Cardinals of the Catholic Church, and…
  - Calcium Chloride by: Mark
    February 17, 2013, 07:27
    Calcium chloride Blizzards, Swimming Pools, Glass and Stewed Tomatoes So what do snow storms, swimming pools, glass and canned tomatoes have in common?…
  - Sunset Yellow FCF by: Mark
    January 15, 2013, 21:53
    Sunset Yellow FCF Sunset yellow FCF, also known as yellow dye #6, is used to give foods an orange-yellow colour. Description: Sunset yellow is looks like an…
  - Turmeric by: Mark
    November 10, 2012, 00:00
    Turmeric Turmeric is a spice commonly found in curry. Although the food industry considers it to be a spice, regulating agencies such as…
  - Tartrazine by: Mark
    September 27, 2012, 07:02
    Tartrazine Tartrazine, also commonly referred to as yellow dye #5, is a dye used to give foods a bright lemon yellow colour. It can also be used in…
  - What is Riboflavin? by: Mark
    August 19, 2012, 10:00
    What is Riboflavin? Riboflavin is a nutrient necessary for maintaining good health in humans and animals. It is also commonly refered to as vitamin…
  - What is Potassium Benzoate? by: Mark
    August 15, 2012, 01:00
    Potassium Benzoate Potassium Benzoate, is a preservative that is used to keep beverages fresh and safe. It protects against yeasts, moulds, and…
  - Sodium Benzoate by: Mark
    July 12, 2012, 06:46
    What is sodium benzoate? Sodium benzoate is a food preservative and protects against yeasts, moulds, and certain types of bacteria. It is currently…
  - Calcium Benzoate by: Mark
    June 1, 2012, 18:36
    What is calcium bezoate? Calcium benzoate is commonly used as a food preservative. It is effective against yeasts, moulds, and certain types of bacteria. It…
  - Benzoic Acid by: Mark
    June 1, 2012, 06:37
    What is benzoic acid? Benzoic acid is a food preservative currently approved for use in Canada, the US, the EU, Austalia, and New Zealand. It protects foods…
  - Erythrosine by: Mark
    May 4, 2012, 06:28
    What is eythrosine? It is a red food dye, commonly used in maraschino cherries.
  - What is Lycopene? by: Mark
    April 19, 2012, 22:38
    Description: Lycopene is a naturally occurring, bright red pigment that gives tomatoes their colour. The word lycopene actually comes from the Latin,…
  - Alitame by: Mark
    April 3, 2012, 00:00
    Alitame was developed in the 1980's as an alternative to other artificial sweeteners such as aspartame. Although it is not currently approved in the US, it is…
  - Caramel Colour by: Mark
    March 13, 2012, 07:32
    What is caramel colour? What foods is is commonly used in? Is it okay to eat?
  - Algin by: Mark
    March 7, 2012, 07:49
    What is alginate? Why is it used in food?
  - Potassium sorbate by: Mark
    February 9, 2012, 23:25
    Potassium Sorbate is one of the most common food preservatives.
  - Sodium Aluminum Silicate by: Mark
    January 11, 2012, 06:41
    This post describes sodium aluminum silicate and discusses why it is in our food.
  - Amaranth by: Mark
    January 3, 2012, 22:45
    What is Amaranth? Amaranth is an artificial food dye also known as red dye #2. It gets its name because the colour is similar to that of the plant named…
  - Calcium disodium EDTA by: Mark
    December 6, 2011, 23:04
    Calcium disodium EDTA is a white, odorless, crystalline powder, with a faint, salty taste. It is commonly used a preservative and sequestrant.
  - What is Aspartame? by: Mark
    November 12, 2011, 07:40
    What is Aspartame? Purpose: Aspartame is an artificial sweetener used as a sugar substitute in a wide range of food and drinks. It is approved for use in…
  - Alkannin by: Mark
    November 2, 2011, 06:18
    Alkanet is the common name for several related plants in the borage family. Alkanna tinctoria is the name of the plant most commonly called alkanet. It is also…
  - Allura Red by: Mark
    November 1, 2011, 06:32
    Allura red (also known as red dye 40) is an artifical dye used to colour foods, medications, and cosmetics.
  - Agar Agar by: Mark
    October 2, 2011, 00:47
    Purpose: As a food additive, agar-agar (or just agar) is used as a gelling agent. It is also used to thicken and/or stabilize various foods. Agar is used…
  - Mono and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids by: Mark
    September 30, 2011, 07:09
    Mono and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids Purpose: Mono and Diglycerides of Fatty Acids are generally used as emulsifiers. Basically, that means they can be…
  - Adipic Acid by: Mark
    September 10, 2011, 07:27
    Description of adipic acid
  - Acetic Anhydride by: Mark
    September 6, 2011, 06:00
    Description of food additive Acetic anhydride.
  - Acetone Peroxide by: Mark
    August 25, 2011, 21:50
    Acetone peroxide description
  - Acetic Acid by: Mark
    August 23, 2011, 23:44
    Description of food additive acetic acid
  - Acesulfame-potassium by: Mark
    August 20, 2011, 08:00
    Ingedient Acesulfame-potassium food additive information.
  - Acacia Gum by: Mark
    August 17, 2011, 11:00
    Information about food additive Acacia Gum, Arabic Gum.
  - Category: Preservative (5)
    - What is Potassium Benzoate? by: Mark
      August 15, 2012, 01:00
      Potassium Benzoate Potassium Benzoate, is a preservative that is used to keep beverages fresh and safe. It protects against yeasts, moulds, and…
    - Sodium Benzoate by: Mark
      July 12, 2012, 06:46
      What is sodium benzoate? Sodium benzoate is a food preservative and protects against yeasts, moulds, and certain types of bacteria. It is currently…
    - Calcium Benzoate by: Mark
      June 1, 2012, 18:36
      What is calcium bezoate? Calcium benzoate is commonly used as a food preservative. It is effective against yeasts, moulds, and certain types of bacteria. It…
    - Benzoic Acid by: Mark
      June 1, 2012, 06:37
      What is benzoic acid? Benzoic acid is a food preservative currently approved for use in Canada, the US, the EU, Austalia, and New Zealand. It protects foods…
    - Potassium sorbate by: Mark
      February 9, 2012, 23:25
      Potassium Sorbate is one of the most common food preservatives.
  - Category: Colour (12)
    - Carbon Black by: Mark
      May 31, 2013, 22:35
      Carbon black There are two black food dyes that seem to get confused. At least, they confuse me. The differences and the naming of the two are unclear. In…
    - Brilliant Blue FCF by: Mark
      May 1, 2013, 17:07
      Brilliant Blue FCF Purpose Brilliant Blue FCF is a food additive with an E number of 133. Additives with E numbers between 100 and 199 are generally used as…
    - Quinoline Yellow by: Mark
      April 9, 2013, 21:52
      Quinoline yellow Overview Quinoline yellow is a food additive with an E number of 104. Additives with E numbers between 100 and 199 are generally used as…
    - Carmine by: Mark
      March 10, 2013, 21:55
      Cochineal, Carmine and Carminic Acid Let's talk about British soldiers, the ancient Inca and Aztec civilizations, the Cardinals of the Catholic Church, and…
    - Sunset Yellow FCF by: Mark
      January 15, 2013, 21:53
      Sunset Yellow FCF Sunset yellow FCF, also known as yellow dye #6, is used to give foods an orange-yellow colour. Description: Sunset yellow is looks like an…
    - Turmeric by: Mark
      November 10, 2012, 00:00
      Turmeric Turmeric is a spice commonly found in curry. Although the food industry considers it to be a spice, regulating agencies such as…
    - Tartrazine by: Mark
      September 27, 2012, 07:02
      Tartrazine Tartrazine, also commonly referred to as yellow dye #5, is a dye used to give foods a bright lemon yellow colour. It can also be used in…
    - What is Riboflavin? by: Mark
      August 19, 2012, 10:00
      What is Riboflavin? Riboflavin is a nutrient necessary for maintaining good health in humans and animals. It is also commonly refered to as vitamin…
    - Erythrosine by: Mark
      May 4, 2012, 06:28
      What is eythrosine? It is a red food dye, commonly used in maraschino cherries.
    - What is Lycopene? by: Mark
      April 19, 2012, 22:38
      Description: Lycopene is a naturally occurring, bright red pigment that gives tomatoes their colour. The word lycopene actually comes from the Latin,…
    - Caramel Colour by: Mark
      March 13, 2012, 07:32
      What is caramel colour? What foods is is commonly used in? Is it okay to eat?
    - Amaranth by: Mark
      January 3, 2012, 22:45
      What is Amaranth? Amaranth is an artificial food dye also known as red dye #2. It gets its name because the colour is similar to that of the plant named…
  - Category: Artificial Sweetener (3)
    - Alitame by: Mark
      April 3, 2012, 00:00
      Alitame was developed in the 1980's as an alternative to other artificial sweeteners such as aspartame. Although it is not currently approved in the US, it is…
    - What is Aspartame? by: Mark
      November 12, 2011, 07:40
      What is Aspartame? Purpose: Aspartame is an artificial sweetener used as a sugar substitute in a wide range of food and drinks. It is approved for use in…
    - Acesulfame-potassium by: Mark
      August 20, 2011, 08:00
      Ingedient Acesulfame-potassium food additive information.
  - Category: Firming Agent (1)
    - Calcium Chloride by: Mark
      February 17, 2013, 07:27
      Calcium chloride Blizzards, Swimming Pools, Glass and Stewed Tomatoes So what do snow storms, swimming pools, glass and canned tomatoes have in common?…

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