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Monosodium glutamate, commonly known as MSG, is a flavor enhancer used in many cuisines around the world. It’s derived from glutamic acid, an amino acid found naturally in various foods, including tomatoes and cheese. MSG is often used to enhance the savory, umami flavor in …
After cooking for over 60 years these are my Top Ten Cooking Tips. I can remember starting out as a beginner cook. It was intimidating really. There is so much to consider before even starting the fire. What am I going to cook? Do I …
Introduction: Salmonella is a well-known bacterial infection that affects millions of people around the world each year. It is a significant cause of foodborne illnesses, leading to symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever. In this blog post, we will delve into the details …
My husband and I decided to lose some weight a couple of months ago. A few years back we were successful with the Intermittent Fasting Diet plan and lost about 30 pounds each. So we know it works. Of course, we fell back into bad …
If you are the cook of the family you are of course going to have left overs. And a freezer is an essential appliance in the Kitchen. I cook so much I have a upright freezer and two other more refrigerators with freezers and sometimes …
On the drive back home the other day, on the side of the road there were vendors on the roadside with their trunks open or tailgates down with stacks of beautiful Watermelons. So I said to myself, It’s Watermelon Season. Unfortunately, we didn’t have the …
Steak Diane is a classic dish that was popular in the mid-20th century. The dish typically consists of a thin cut of beef, such as filet mignon. Pan-fried and then topped with a sauce made from butter, shallots, mushrooms, and sometimes cognac or brandy. There …
A Little History As for how it got it’s name, I found this article on portablepress.com. Chess Pie originated in the South. According to legend, a cook on a plantation made up this kind of pie (or something very close to it) and was asked …
What is the difference between an old fashion creamy lemon pie and lemon meringue pie? You make a lemon cream pie with a custard base. Made with condensed milk or cream and egg yolks. While A lemon meringue pie is made with egg yolks, corn …
The History of the French Cassoulet is a beloved traditional French dish which originated in the Languedoc region of Southern France. This slow-cooked casserole typically includes white beans, a variety of meats such as pork sausage, duck confit, and sometimes lamb, as well as vegetables …