How to Brine a Whole Chicken + Video
The most effective, easiest and inexpensive way to impart flavor into your whole bird (albeit a chicken, duck, turkey, hen) is to use a brine. If you’ve never brined a chicken or turkey before, you really don’t know what you’re missing. The increased flavor intensity, as well as the moisture it imparts, and the dark, crispy skin it lends itself to, make brining an amazing trick in your flavorful kitchen. This is a...
How to Cook Pan Sauteed Squid with Sour Orange
When you go to the grocery store, I’m sure there are times you roll by the fish counter with your shopping cart… …You notice some great, big, beautiful fish and stranger things like whole squid that are available. Ever wonder what the heck you do with squid? Ever wonder how to prepare it properly? When I lived in Australia, I got hooked on squid, also called calamari. Squid is not something to be scared...
How to Bake Feijoa and Apple Crumble New Zealand Style
Today, I was so pleasantly surprised and honored to see a cooking video made for me, Kimberly Edwards, by a very dear friend I’ve known for nearly 20 years that I traveled with in Australia, Lisa MacKinnon, and her daughter, Talia. Lisa & Talia are die-hard CookingWithKimberly.com fans and created a recipe and video for Kimberly Edwards today for Feijoa & Apple Crumble. The video keeps freezing at certain points, but...
How to Make Cardamom Hot Chocolate
It’s Spring in Canada and the sun is shining, but don’t let that fool you… …It’s only about 10 degrees above freezing today, which means it’s chilly! On my break from working online today, I decided I wanted a cup of homemade hot chocolate, but not just ANY hot chocolate. I want to kick it up and make it much more interesting by adding some kind of interesting flavor. I thought of a few and have...
How to Make Quick Watermelon Rind Pickles
So, as I keep eating watermelon, I keep on thinking about stories my mom has of my grandparents making watermelon rind pickles. Although I’ve never made them myself, nor eaten them, I want to try them. I asked my mother how she liked them when her parents made them and she said she never really liked them because they were too vinegar-y and that’s why she has never made them at home. Doing a little pondering, this is the...
How to Bake Granola at Home
My snacking habits have been a little lax as of late… I have been extremely busy and tend to grab things to snack on only because they are easy and readily available. In other words, if it’s not sitting in front of me at home, I’ll grab something on the go that’s probably not so healthy like chips, a chocolate bar, whatever is available. So, I’ve decided to try and plan ahead by making some healthy,...
How to Bake Banana Cranberry Quick Bread
Today, I went into the kitchen to see that ripened banana staring back at me on my counter-top. What did I think of immediately? Banana bread, of course! I’m letting you in on how my brain works to creatively make up recipes in your kitchen, as I tell you how I like to substitute ingredients, how to, and why I do what I do. This recipe was winged on camera with bits and pieces I had in my fridge & pantry today to create a...
Cooking with Kimberly Channel on YouTube
If you haven’t already had the chance to do so, be sure to check out the Cooking with Kimberly Channel on YouTube. Well, if you haven’t, you will find a lot of interesting, how-to-cook videos, as well as videos from different culinary establishments where web chef, Kimberly Edwards, shares my amazing meals. Have fun watching these instructional cooking videos from the comfort of your own home or kitchen! LOL Here’s a...
Food Photography & Canadian Model – Kimberly Edwards
Of course I love food! Otherwise, I wouldn’t have this website for sure! LOL I love all sorts of foods and ingredients… As a model, I like to try and incorporate my love for food & fun when I am able. A few years ago, I had the chance to get some creative makeup shots in during a photo shoot with Michael Gray & Beauty in Motion, as my make-up artist. Typically in fashion, I don’t get to model food, per se,...
Foodie Friends Flock Together
It’s funny to me how throughout my life, the people who most enjoy food have been my dear friends and loved ones… …Probably because we understand the value of socializing and bonding over delicious food and wonderful beverages while chatting about the highs and lows of life. We share that intrinsic desire to eat fabulous food, instead of merely being satisfied with being nourished by food that wasn’t worth...
Sweetened Condensed Milk in my Tea
How do you like your morning tea? As you know, I love tea. It’s one of my favorite indulgences, and I’m very specific on how I like my tea, especially my staple, orange pekoe black tea, PG Tips. I like it the same way every time, except on rare occasions. Typically, I have 2 sugars and a quick drop of milk. However, when I’m in a “mood” or we are out of milk in the refrigerator, I will venture into the...
How to Cook Meatballs
Just about every culture has some sort of meatball recipes. This is a basic meatball recipe that can be used for just about anything, including burgers, just shape them differently. However, once you’ve mastered this recipe, try adding other spices, using different types of crumbs, etc. to make something entirely uniquely your own, or to adapt it for other ethnic recipes. You may want to prepare these in advance without pan...
How to Cook Oysters on the Half Shell in a Bamboo Steamer
Oysters are a real favorite in our household, and we prepare them in many different ways. Today, I’m sharing with you how to create a masterpiece of oysters in a bamboo steamer. If you don’t know how to use a bamboo steamer, check out that link and you’ll learn a lot. Not only does a bamboo steamer provide a healthy way to prepare food, but for this particular dish, it is extremely fast, only 2-3 minutes and...
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