How to Start Seedlings Indoors for the Vegetable & Herb Garden + Video
The hot topic today is How to Start Seedlings Indoors for the Vegetable & Herb Garden, and this was a fun show to film with Mom. In this day and age, where every food item you wish to purchase costs so much, it is beneficial for you to start a veggie garden and herb garden in your own yard, so you can have fresh vegetables, and as many as you want when they ripen. Many crops can be frozen to enjoy during the Winter months when...
How to Bake Turkey Pot Pie + Video
Do you have leftover turkey after a beautiful celebration? Make a Turkey Pot Pie! When I carve the turkey, I usually remove the most of the meat from the bones, and leave a little bit on, to save them for making a flavorful stock in the future. The leftover meat is reserved & frozen until I want to make a pot pie. Whenever I bake a pie, I make extra pie crust for future pot pies. So, yesterday, we were a bit busy &...
How to Make Tropical Papaya Smoothies
If a Tropical Papaya Smoothie doesn’t sound like a temptingly tasty delight, then get outta here… I don’t think many people would pass up this frosty & fruity treat! Juicy papaya with other exotic flavors create a decadent smoothie, with or without ice, depending on your taste buds collective mood. For a lower fat & lower calorie version, use milk instead of half & half cream, and omit the sugar/honey. Got an...
How to Cook Russian Beef Borscht in Stoneware Ramekins + Video
Previously a peasant’s dish, this Russian Beef Borscht is now more of a delicacy today. A perfect Fall or Winter favorite, this Eastern European recipe is hearty, and full of love and comfort. Hearty beef with vegetables and Spices-of-the-Earth, we are taking you on a journey to Eastern Europe with this borscht recipe. Today’s borscht is made in stoneware ramekins, which are fantastic because they hold in the nutrients and...
How to Cook Radish Greens + Video
Going by Harvest Barn Country Markets today, and noticed the most glorious looking radishes… …The size of small hearts, along with the most beautiful bushy greens I’ve seen around in a long time on radishes. Immediately, I had visions of grandeur and actually being able to make radish greens for a side dish for dinner. A rarity! * Tip: When you have radish greens worthy of cooking, you need to wash the whole radish...
How to Make Superfine Sugar at Home
Confused as to what the heck Superfine Sugar is, and why it’s necessary at all? Well, superfine sugar is known to be used when making candies, canning, brining and other specialty applications. Basically, it’s just a finer grain of sugar than the caster sugar, and this is due to further processing, which you can accomplish in your very own kitchen. This way, you’ll always have superfine sugar when you need it without...
How to Use a Bamboo Steamer
Steaming vegetables is probably the healthiest way to cook them, as they retain their vitamins and nutrients in them. When boiling vegetables, their “goods” leach out into the cooking water. What do you usually do with that water? Dump it down the drain, right? Start eating healthy now…Also, you may start to cook with more Asian inspiration! Now, this is what to do: 1. Place your food in a heat-proof bowl or plate,...
How to Cook Edwards Family German Seven Layer Dinner
This dish includes traditionally German ingredients for a full meal in a baking dish. It’s lovely for a family dinner or for a smorgasbord buffet. ~ Kimberly Edwards 🙂 Type: Main Serve With: Nothing…It’s perfect all by itself! Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 1 hr, 40 min Yield: 9 x 13′ casserole dish Ingredients: Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. 2. Grease baking dish with butter. 3. Thinly slice...
How to Roast Chestnuts at Home
“Chestnuts roasting on an open fire…Jack Frost nipping at your nose…” What’s more “Christmasy” than roasting chestnuts? Here’s how to do it at home…It’s super easy! ~ Kimberly Edwards 🙂 Type: Snack Recipe Serve With: Sea salt Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 20 min Yield: As many as you’d like! Ingredients: chestnuts – buy in bulk! sea salt – to taste...
Enjoy The Sunset of Summer With A Healthy Barbecue Or Picnic
Summer is coming to a close…It is truly the Sunset of Summer…Don’t you want to enjoy the last bit of summer barbecuing out on your deck or picnicking in the park with family and friends? Well, I certainly do, and I intend to. If you’re anything like me, you are trying to soak up every last ray of sunshine of the summer. I am even working outside, instead of at our kitchen table. I am not a huge fan of winter,...
How To Make Your Own 100 Bottles Of Beer On The Wall
Ever wonder how they make beer? Well, I did…I was just thinking about it today, in fact. I have been trying some great microbrews in Ontario this year, and some great imported beer. My latest find is an Argentinian beer called “Patagonia”. On the back of the bottle, it says it is made with water, hops and malt. (I knew it would say that) …But, then I was thinking…I bet I could make some seriously tasty...
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How to Marinate Sirloin Tip Steak + Video
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