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Are these for real? Do they really work? Do they taste good? Well, I can say YES to all of the above questions. When you use Lipton Cold Brew Tea Bags, there is no boiling necessary – you can use cold water. * Tip: If you want to make sweet iced tea, be sure to fully stir the sugar into the water. It will take longer than you’re used to [ Read More ]
Going to college or university can be a nerve racking experience. It can be both exciting and terrifying at the same time. As my mother explains to me, it was even more terrifying and exciting for her to send me to school. Not only would she miss me, but she was proud of me and even more so, worried about me that I’d be eating, getting my studying in, and [ Read More ]
Have you tried Wallaby brand yogurt? We did and we were so glad we did! Truly… This Creamy Australian Style Yogurt was delightful in Vanilla. It wasn’t like many low fat yogurts that seem to be runny or skimp on flavor. It was rich and creamy in texture, as promised. The way they come up with this flavor and texture is by their small batch cooking process, which also includes [ Read More ]
Instead of Cooking, Why Not Fresh Fruit for Breakfast? No matter who you are, I dont’ think you like to cook breakfast every single morning. Also, let’s be honest…I’m sure you have those days where you’re running late and can’t cook something or maybe you wanted to sleep an extra 10 or 15 minutes instead. So, be sure you always have some organic yogurt in the fridge – whatever flavor [ Read More ]
When I say “Buffalo”, I don’t mean the city, although I live very close to Buffalo! I mean the wild animal roaming the plains of North America – well, they used to anyway. Now, they’re farmed for their hide and meat. Kenney and I decided to make Buffalo Burgers the other night after seeing that the price at Whole Foods Market was the same as the ground beef. What’s wonderful [ Read More ]
Hey There, I finally created a Fan Page on Facebook for CookingWithKimberly.com and wanted to personally invite you! Cooking With Kimberly on Facebook You’ll get access to fabulous recipes, how-to videos, time saving tips, product and restaurant reviews, as well as health and food information! I invited you because, well, you’ve got to eat! LOL Plus, if you’re a reader on CookingWithKimberly.com already, this may be even more interactive for [ Read More ]
Stouffers-panini is celebrating the launch of 4 new varieties of meals: Bistro Meatballs, Bistro Chicken Souvlaki, Lean Cuisine Grilled Vegetables & Goat Cheese, and Lean Cuisine Mango Chicken Tikka With this celebration they decided to hold a contest giveaway! You could win 1 of 3 grand prizes worth $10,000.00 each for a trip of your dreams to either India, Italy, Greece or France! Wow – that is so exciting! I’d [ Read More ]
Salt, for the obvious reasons, seasons food. It also can increase the temperature at which water boils at, making your boiling water “hotter” to better cook your food – such as when you boil pasta. It’s science – that’s all. So, boiling food in salty water will increase the flavor of the food and often, brings out the flavors of food like corn on the cob, pasta, rice and other [ Read More ]
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Even if you're not a full-fledged vegan or vegetarian, you may still be a serious nut lover...
...And Rightly So! People are "nuts" about nuts!
If it's been a struggle to find good quality nuts at your grocer or in your area, you can always check online at places like nutsite.com for a wide variety of good quality, fresh nuts and seeds.
There are often times I will buy nuts in bulk. However, sometimes the nuts in the bins at the bulk stores look, well, not so great. Ensuring the quality of your nuts is very important.
Nuts, although they are hearty and can last in your pantry for a while, they are actually a perishable item. The reason? Well, nuts have inherent oils in them, which can go rancid after a time. How quickly will depend on the type of nut or nut oil, and the atmospheric conditions in your home.
* Check out this quick video I did for you today explaining the Health Benefits of Nuts, as well as How to Find Good Quality Nuts and Seeds, and How to Store Them Properly:
I prefer to store all of my nuts and seeds in the refrigerator or freezer in an airtight container. This keeps the oils from spoiling and going rancid. Now, if you don't know what rancid is, that just means the oil has gone bad...it's decaying, so to speak. How will you know? Well, you won't get a pleasant smell from the bag. You can often tell if your nuts are rancid just by the smell.
The other way to determine this is when you taste them. If the nut has a horrible flavor you don't recognize, then they are likely rancid. There is nothing you can do at this point...you will have to throw them away. They are not usable for anything, which is a shame because nuts can be very expensive depending upon the type of nuts you prefer.
Now that you know how to store the nuts and ensure their quality. Be sure to check out nut recipes here on my site, or on The Food Network for delicious alternatives!
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