The 'How to Cook' Blog

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 ]

iFood.tv is excited to give 5 lucky Facebook fans the opportunity to win! It’s simple, just go to Win a Free Cookbook from iFood.tv & Cherie Kimmons and leave a comment about your favorite potluck dish and you’ll be entered for a chance to win a copy of Cheri Kimmons’ book, “Potluck Survival Guide: Care & Feeding of the Athletic Supporter.” Don’t forget, you MUST be a fan of ifood.tv  [ Read More ]

Today was the first time I tried these malt beverages – Poppers Silver White Nectarine flavor. They are really delicious with a great nectarine flavor and that malt beverage kick you enjoy. It’s fresh and crisp with a slightly sweet and tangy taste that’s satisfying and doesn’t interfere with the flavors of your tasty tailgating tidbits you’re eating. It’s If you would like to buy me some new and unique  [ Read More ]

First of all, I must say I’m your biggest fan!!! My entire family drinks PG Tips Tea. In fact, it was introduced to my family by my English nanny when I was a baby. Her name was Doreen, and like a proper tea-drinking English nanny, she made sure she educated us about good English tea. In fact, she threw out all of our other tea boxes in the entire house  [ Read More ]

For the past 3 days, I’ve been reviewing Rouxbe – an online cooking school. I’m having such a great time going through the thorough videos that teach you how to cook without recipes…how to eyeball, the reasons behind what you need to do, and every tidbit of information you will definitely need to know… Rouxbe Online Cooking School & Video Recipes Since I’m going through this reviewing trial, that means  [ Read More ]

Okay…So, I thought we would try a new place to get Chai Lattés in Niagara Falls today. It was suggested to us by a family member who had seen this place. It’s called Neighbour’s Café @ 7307 Oakwood Dr.  @ McLeod Rd. in Niagara Falls, Ontario. I honestly hate giving bad reviews, but I want to save you the trouble, money and time if you’re looking for a great place  [ Read More ]