Mushrooms are marvellous – but are very sensitive and spoil easily.It really depends on how you store them. But here the question is how long do mushrooms last? Mushrooms can last a few days, fresh, or for years, frozen, or dried, when they are stored correctly. If you’re not storing them correctly, this wonderful nutritious …
Seafood has always been an all-time delicacy which in most cases is saved for big days like during the annual family get together or the Thanksgiving dinner. Salmon is among the popular healthy seafood that you could ever consume. But what does salmon taste like? Have you ever tried enjoying a salmon delicacy? It has …
Who can deny the fact that salmon is such a great delicacy? The various ways of preparing fresh salmon and smoked salmon is just finger licking great. This is why at times you might prepare more than enough smoked salmon without even knowing it. Yes, it is indeed possible to freeze your smoked salmon. To prevent the growth of micro-organisms …
Almonds have nutrients in abundance irrespective of whether you opt to have them raw or cooked. Most people do not like having raw almonds since they have a rather bitter taste. The process of toasting almonds gives them a crunchy and crispy texture. The oil released from the nuts by heat adds an extra flavor …
Ricotta cheese is deliciously creamy at watery kind of cheese which is usually produced as a by-product while making other cheeses like provolone or mozzarella. While it is best to consume while fresh, a common question asked by many is, “Can you freeze Ricotta cheese?” Simply put, the answer is yes! Ricotta cheese can be …
Many people ask me – Are ceramic plates oven safe? Perhaps you need to heat food in the oven. Or you want to cook meals in the oven, yet unsure if your ceramic plate can handle it. Although ceramic is made of clay and hardened by high heat or fire, the glaze added to it …
We all know that raw meat contains bacteria. Thus, it is important to use the right tools and techniques to eliminate them. Otherwise, you are exposing yourself to great health risks.Food safety is a priority, so many people wonder – do slow cookers kill bacteria? A slow cooker works by combining direct heat, steam, and …
You want something quick and easy, yet you need to make sure all the nutrients are still intact.Pressure cookers are all the rage now but… Do pressure cookers destroy nutrients? Compared to boiling, steaming or roasting, pressure cookers actually retains up to 90 percent of nutrients in food because it uses lower temperature when cooking …
Baked recipes are quite sensitive, and for most of them, you are supposed to preheat the oven before you start your baking. That brings us to the question, how long does it take to preheat an oven? It may seem to be a rather silly question, but most people barely have an idea about this …
Muenster cheese has a distinct nutty yet sweet flavor that literally melts in your mouth. Unfortunately, even though it’s a pretty well-known type of cheese, you may not find it readily available in local delis or markets. What’s a good substitute for Muenster cheese when you don’t have any around? Luckily, there are six types …