Recently, the California Prune Board made a request to the FDA. They asked that the name “prunes” be changed to “dried plums”. That is what a prune is anyway. The board found that people (especially younger folks), were so turned off by the word prune, they refused to consume them. The FDA granted the name …
There is much debate about whether it is safe to eat a sprouted potato. Some say it is not, while others say it is safe to eat if you cut the sprouts out. But is it really safe to eat a potato that has already begun to sprout? It is actually not safe to eat …
Bacon is a staple food not just for Americans, but for millions of people from all walks of life around the world. If you’re a lover of bacon or if you’re interested in taking your culinary skills to the next level, you may be wondering if it is possible to dehydrate bacon (it is), and …
Meatballs. Spicy or sweet, Swedish or Italian. There is no denying they are delicious. They are the perfect accompaniment to pasta, great in a sandwich, and even as a dainty appetizer. One thing that can ruin all of that, is an undercooked meatball. But does a little pink inside the meatball mean it’s not OK to eat? …
Prime rib is an expensive and delicious piece of meat, so you want to prepare it correctly, and thawing it is the first step. Thawing your prime rib in the refrigerator is the easiest and safest way. There are other methods, such as using the microwave or cold water to thaw it out. We’ll get into all …
Salmon is a delicious fish that’s full of vitamin D, iron, omega-3 fatty acids, and a ton of other nutrients. It’s also full of bacteria and parasites. So we should wash our salmon to rid it of all the nastiness, right? Not according to the USDA. The government organization in charge of food safety says …
Beef brisket is one of the finest cut qualities of meat for any cook to enjoy the process of cooking. It can be a challenge due to the size and toughness of the muscle tissue of the cow’s lower pectoral muscles. This might leave you wondering if you can cook a brisket from frozen? Yes, …
We must share a secret with our readers who love pasta. What if we told you that you could save time, extra work and take away an extra step when cooking a pasta dish? The question is, “Is it possible to cook pasta in sauce?” Yes, you can cook pasta in the sauce, and it …
Pizza is one of America’s favorite comfort foods and is easy and fun to make. When it comes to the ingredients, you may wonder if you could use pasta sauce for pizza. The answer is yes, you can use pasta sauce for pizza, but there are a few things you may want to add to …
You decide you want to cook some bread as one of the side dishes or make sandwiches for some meals. As you prepare everything and put it in the oven and it is baking, you realize something is terribly wrong. Why isn’t the bread rising as it should? Many reasons can cause your dough not …
