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Web Chef Review: Miss Vickie’s Sea Salt & Malt Vinegar Kettle Cooked Potato Chips
Mar14
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A Celebration of Vinegars: National Vinegar Day
Nov01

A Celebration of Vinegars: National Vinegar Day

National Vinegar Day is a great day to experiment in your kitchen with this sour substance. Generally speaking, vinegars are the result of fermentation, and almost any liquid can be used in fermentation during the initial stage. They yeast action converts the sugars to alcohol. During the next stage, bacteria convert the alcohol into acetic acid. Vinegar can be made from grains or fruit. The various vinegars can be rich, mellow or...

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Happy National Potato Month & a Favorite Spud Recipe
Sep01

Happy National Potato Month & a Favorite Spud Recipe

Yup…It’s National Potato Month in September, and we’re kicking off with some deliciousness! It’s hard to believe that the humble potato goes from living in the dirt underground to gracing the tables of the poorest to the elite dining of the most rich & famous. Filled with nature’s goodness, we have found hundreds of ways to prepare this wonderful food. From the favored French Fry to Potatoes Romanoff,...

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One Month Grocery Shopping Strike: Day 6
Feb04

One Month Grocery Shopping Strike: Day 6

This is Day Six of our One Month Grocery Shopping Strike! I had a ton of running around to do today as I have my Interview with Patrick Harb on UStream tonight. I didn’t cook at all today. In fact, because I just didn’t have time, I only ate once and it was fish & chips I brought home for everyone. Of course, we served it with lemons, ketchup & malt vinegar from our pantry! I believe my mom & hubby had frozen...

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Spice Up Your Meals with a Splash!

…A Splash of Rice Vinegar that is! “Vinegar?”, you may ask…Yes!!! Try splashing it on freshly cut ripe tomatoes or cucumbers, green salads, hot salads, roasted potatoes, white rice, grilled or broiled seafood, or pasta dishes. How about adding it to bean salads, coleslaw or to create a unique and zippy sauce? Why not marinate beef, pork, chicken or seafood with rice vinegar? Especially if you’re making...

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How to Cook Mom’s Silver Dollar Potatoes
Aug19

How to Cook Mom’s Silver Dollar Potatoes

These are my favorite type of fries – my Mom’s! Mom’s Silver Dollar Potatoes: Type: Side Dish Recipe Prep Time: ~ 10 min Cook Time: ~ 20 min Serve With: Mom’s Coconut Chicken Fingers, Fish-Friday, Malt Vinegar Yield: Will serve 3 people generously Ingredients: 7 potatoes – medium-sized; any type of potato you like fresh vegetable oil – enough to fill a regular-sized stock pot to 1/2 full, or for...

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