Well, I broke down for a Panko Chicken Salad with Chili Lime Dressing from Sobey's, and a fruit bowl. That's healthier than McD's. :) #
Kimberly Edwards of Cooking with Kimberly is not only a web chef, but an International Model, if you didn’t know. As founder of Kapow Models & Talent Agency, she also works in conjunction with UniGirl Canada. Kimberly attended Texas A&M University, McNeese State University in Louisiana & the University of Northern Iowa. As a UniGirl host, Kimberly filmed an episode for UniGirl’s Campus Cuisine Series at Toronto’s Big Daddy’s Bourbon [ Read More ]
(COOKING WITH KIMBERLY NEWS) – Season 2 of “The Great Food Truck Race” will return to Food Network, hosted by Tyler Florence on August 14th at 10:00 pm ET. This season promises more teams, more cities, more grueling challenges and more prize money. The series will feature eight of the top food trucks in the country, who will be battling for a $100,000 grand prize, which is double the cash [ Read More ]
USA (COOKING WITH KIMBERLY NEWS) – When was the last time you had great fried chicken? It seems that it’s getting hard to find, unless you make your own from scratch at home on this National Fried Chicken Day! Now, if you’re counting calories, then you can do the “shake & bake” thing with your chicken to achieve a crispy crust. However, there is just nothing like the fried, crispy [ Read More ]
USA (COOKING WITH KIMBERLY NEWS) – Turnovers are tasty, little pockets of goodness. Not only can you have sweet turnovers of pastry filled with fruit and the like, but savory ones can be made as well, for snacks or small meals. However, we aren’t just talking about ANY turnover today, it’s National Apple Turnover Day in the USA! Typically made with puff pastry, an apple turnover has chunks of gorgeous [ Read More ]
USA (COOKING WITH KIMBERLY NEWS) – Chocolate Pudding is definitely considered to be an all-American classic dessert. June 26th is National Chocolate Pudding Day, and if you’ve never had the opportunity to try homemade chocolate pudding from scratch and you’ve only ever made it from a box, well, this will be a treat for you. The creamy, chocolate deliciousness is almost too much to handle. So simple, it’s perfect! Topped [ Read More ]
USA (COOKING WITH KIMBERLY NEWS) – A strawberry parfait is a great reason for a national food holiday, isn’t it? Well, the USA thinks so, as June 25th is National Strawberry Parfait Day! Parfaits are a perfect way to enjoy the fresh, summer strawberries available at local markets, fruit stands and grocers this season, making them just a bit more sinfully delicious with homemade whipped cream. There are many variations [ Read More ]
USA (COOKING WITH KIMBERLY NEWS) – A true Southern USA delight is the Prailine. That would explain why the USA has a National Holiday to express their love for it – National Prailines Day! Confused as to what a prailine or prailines are? That’s simple to explain. You are dealing with a few simple ingredients, but pecans definitely star in this recipe, as they did in the recipe yesterday for [ Read More ]
USA (COOKING WITH KIMBERLY NEWS) – What’s a Pecan Sandie? Well, why not spend the day trying to find out about these tasty tidbits since it’s National Pecan Sandies Day in the USA! More of a Southern treat, as they have a plethora of pecan trees giving shade and producing lovely nuts right now. What makes a pecan sandy a great cookie? Of course, it’s a simple recipe that highlights [ Read More ]
USA (COOKING NEWS) – What could sound better than National Chocolate Eclair Day? Not many things, right? Well, that’s what the United States felt when they decided to make June 22nd National Chocolate Eclair Day! With all of it’s fluffy, fried goodness, then stuff with delicious whipped cream and topped with a chocolate coating, often with extra drizzle on the top. Many kids from my generation will remember these in [ Read More ]
USA (COOKING WITH KIMBERLY NEWS) – As I was making Iced Tea this morning for the family, I pondered as to whether or not there was iced tea day or iced tea month… …and lo and behold, there is. In fact, June is National Iced Tea Month in the United States. That must be one of the reasons we are all craving this delicious, cold bevy right now, not to [ Read More ]
USA (COOKING WITH KIMBERLY NEWS) – Nothing says summer time like Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie, and I suppose I’m not the only one who thinks so. Today is National Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie Day in the United States. That sweet, tangy goodness is really something serious paired with vanilla ice cream, and a gorgeous flaky pie crust like your mama used to make! Strawberries are in serious supply currently, and as we speak, the [ Read More ]
(COOKING WITH KIMBERLY NEWS) – What’s the best way to ensure you have fresh, quality produce? To grow it yourself in your garden…that’s the best way. You feel such a sense of accomplishment when you actually grow something in your own garden yourself. Such pride… You know exactly what’s gone into those beautiful, precious gems of deliciousness you are going to cook with and provide for your family at your [ Read More ]
USA (COOKING WITH KIMBERLY NEWS) – That’s right, folks…What could be more American than Cherry Cobbler? Not much, that must be why in the USA today, it’s National Cherry Cobbler Day! This sounds like one I would love to celebrate myself, and I will make some cherry cobbler later on for dessert after dinner. The recipe will be something I share with you for future reference, and is sure to [ Read More ]
(COOKING WITH KIMBERLY NEWS) – It is likely that by this point in time, you have either seen or heard about fair trade products, not only in category of food, but also other natural products. What does Fair Trade mean? According to Wikipedia, Fair Trade is an: “organized social movement and market-based approach that aims to help producers in developing countries make better trading conditions and promote sustainability. The movement [ Read More ]
Los Angeles, California, USA (COOKING WITH KIMBERLY NEWS) – If you’ve never had the chance to watch Food Network Star on the Food Network, then you will get a chance to see Season 7 sizzle right on your own TV screen. Food Network Star Returns in June, which is quickly approaching with a 2 hour premiere @ 9pm ET. This show is a grueling challenge for hopefuls of celebrity television [ Read More ]
You heard that correctly. CookingWithKimberly.com now has a Cooking & Food News category bringing you “The Daily Scoop” on Cooking, Food & Health. We all have to eat, so why not be up to date on one of the favorite things you get to do everyday, eat, and hopefully you get to cook too! Find out the “skinny” on healthy, superfoods, as well as the most indulgent places to eat [ 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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