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. :) #
So, I’ve been trying to cut Red Bull out of my dietary repertoire, and have picked up a new cold beverage instead that I like. It’s an aloe drink called Alo Exposed. I believe this is the “original” flavor, and yes, it does have all those delicious and cool chunky pieces of aloe vera floating in it. Yummy & fun! You may think aloe vera is just for cuts & [ Read More ]
As I’m doing a little work online, I decided to try something “new” at William’s Fresh Cafe, formerly known as William’s Coffee Pub. I am typically a creature of habit, and tend to order the same things over and over, if they’re great. They were out of my “regular” hot chocolate today and they offered me a Steamed Hot Chocolate instead. Wow…what a difference. Instead of making it with water, [ Read More ]
As all of you know, I am a serious tea fanatic! I’ve been off the Chai Latte kick as of late, but still crave hot bevy of tea. So, my new kick at Starbuck’s is the Tazo Awake Tea Latte. I get the venti because they put 2 tea bags in and that makes it nice and strong like I like it. The black tea flavor really comes through because [ Read More ]
If you’re in Niagara, St. Catharines to be exact, and you’re looking for a place that serves great wings, look no further… J Rocks Bar & Pizza can handle that request with 40 different flavors of chicken wings (+1 since my favorite is plain with salt & pepper). The wings are not only a great size, but they are fried to perfection. They are always crispy on the outside, which [ Read More ]
Do you love Espresso? If so, I’m sure it’s crossed your mind to purchase an espresso machine to accomplish the perfect flavor you’re craving. However, when you think of purchasing an espresso machine, it will also cross your mind how expensive they are. In fact, it’s a larger purchase than most appliances for the kitchen. So, it’s important to do your research and find just the right one for you. [ Read More ]
Well, recently, when I made my New Year’s Seafood Gumbo, I tried a few new beers while I was cooking my roux. My new favorite beer, hands down for the moment, is Young’s Double Chocolate Stout. When I say it tastes like chocolate, I’m not kidding in the least. It tastes like a sweet chocolate bar, without being sweet, if that makes any sense at all. I believe it was [ Read More ]
If you have never used a food dehydrator before, well you’re missing out. Once you start, you’ll think of a hundred things you’ll want to dehydrate all of a sudden…fruit, vegetables, jerky, even flowers & herbs! For instance, you have a plethora of tomatoes in your garden, but don’t feel like canning them all, dehydrate the slices. If you have an overgrown batch of basil or mint, it’s a great [ Read More ]
I must admit, even though I’m a serious foodie and love to cook at home, there are those odd times I crave McDonald’s French fries. However, isn’t it such a disappointment and a waste of calories when the fries you’ve been craving turn out to be cold, soggy, or too salty…whatever the case may be. If I’m going to waste those calories, I want to be sure I get exactly [ Read More ]
If you were to stop a handful of people on the street and ask them what their favorite meal was, the odds are that many of them would say pizza. Pizza is not only a delicious meal, it is convenient, somewhat nutritious, and it is always going to be a treat. Of course, there are some things that can be done different with the pizza that is going to make [ Read More ]
So, I had the opportunity to eat at the Feathery Pub in St. Catharines, Ontario tonight for the first time. I knew that it’s a happening place where bands come to play on the weekends, but was unaware that the food was good. Aside from the 20 some-odd beers they have on draft, they have an extensive pub menu with tons to choose from. Feeling like a home-style meal that [ Read More ]
I think everyone has a particular shaped pasta they prefer over others… Some people prefer short pasta shapes, some prefer long pasta shapes, some have one of each! Well, I just thought I’d share my favorite pasta type. By far, I prefer Linguine! Linguine is a long pasta shape, as you can see in the photos above. Why do I love Linguine? I love that it is long and you [ Read More ]
In September of this year, I had the splendid opportunity of going to Cancun with one of my best friends, Kate Hoekstra. We stayed at an all-inclusive and hopped around to different hotels to eat, but we were left wanton for some real, authentic food…anything that actually tasted good… …So, one night, we decided to take a taxi into the city to a restaurant people were recommending called La Parilla. [ Read More ]
If you have had a chance to check out Kimberly Edwards’ Restaurant Reviews on CookingWithKimberly.com, then you may be wondering… …How can I get our restaurant reviewed by Kimberly? Better yet, how can we get a video review with Kimberly Edwards in our kitchen with our very own chef, creating buzz and possibly sharing some special recipes or techniques? It’s Simple! Let us know via commenting below (the comment will [ Read More ]
Do you love Cajun, Creole or simply Southern cooking? Well, check out web chef, Kimberly Edwards, in the kitchen with executive chef of Toronto’s Big Daddy’s Bourbon Street Bistro & Oyster Bar, Lyndon O’Hearn, creating New Orleans style deliciousness for you all to learn in the comfort of your own home… …or maybe it will just whet your taste buds and spark you to come on out and be gastronomically [ Read More ]
Are you an avid gardener at home growing veggies, herbs or fruit and berries? Well, whether you are an green-thumbed expert or a blue-thumbed beginner, Scotts Miracle Gro is going one step further than providing you with a great product that grows your plants strong & healthy. They have started a ScottsMiracle-Gro Almanac YouTube channel, where they have their employees and growing experts drawing on their inner Quentin Tarantino and [ Read More ]
I had the pleasure of returning to Big Daddy’s Bourbon St. Bistro & Oyster Bar in Toronto with a few friends for a business meeting. One week prior, I had learned about Big Daddy’s when I hosted an episode of Unigirl Canada’s Campus Cuisine Series with executive chef Lyndon O’Hearn. I must say the food is spectacular, and the ambiance is great. Now, I lived in Louisiana in university and [ Read More ]
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 ]
It’s summer time again, and it’s the perfect occasion to break out your BBQ. However, there are some people out there that dread their beloved grill, simply because they find it difficult to create meals that turn out perfectly, and instead are burnt to a crisp or stuck on the grill grates to this day! No need to worry. Remove all anxiety with these Essential Grilling Tips From Qvc’s David [ Read More ]
Isn’t it funny how even when you’re on vacation, with the availability and excitement of the amazing foreign food you could possibly go out to eat and enjoy in the ambiance of the city, there are those times, and it never fails, that we feel like take-out food. Either we feel like it because you’re just too exhausted to get up and get ready to go out and eat, or [ 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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