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    Rachel Matthews Do you cry when California Avocado season is over because you wish you could have delicious California Avocados year round?Of course you do! I’m here to make your day, because this post is all about freezing avocados so that you can enjoy...

  Lindsay D. Mattison It's time to say goodbye to waste! Extend the life of your fruits and vegetables (and save some money) with these crisper drawer tips and tricks. What the drawer’s really for Do you actually know how to use the crisper drawer in the...

An old classic, serve this duchess potatoes recipe at your next dinner party Preparation Notes: 30min, plus cooling and chilling Cooking Notes: about 50min Ingredients 800 g Desiree potatoes, peeled and cut into even 4cm (1 1/2in) chunks 25 g (1oz) unsalted butter 1/8...

    Adapted from a Paula Deen recipe 1 loaf French bread 6 large eggs 2 cups half-and-half 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg Dash salt Topping: 1/2 pound (2 sticks) butter 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2...

  Here's why the U.S. has a major cheese surplus—again BRITTANY SHOOT  January 10, 2019 There are many crises plaguing the American public right now. And while a cheese surplus may sound like a delicious problem to have, the record-level excess is nevertheless no...

Marsala is a fortified wine. It is produced in Sicily in the region surrounding the city of Marsala. Everyone has had this dish and usually not done very well. This is  barely dusted with flour and NOT over cooked. The secret is the fresh rosemary.   4 chicken breast...

  Implementation of the new nationwide system will begin in 2020. MIKE POMRANZ  December 21, 2018   No matter which side of the GMO debate you stand on, the USDA has finally spoken. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has finalized the new National...

  In Italian it means “ jumps in the mouth”. Saltimbocca is a popular in southern Switzerland, Italy, Spain and Greece. It probably originated in Brescia, Italy with veal, prosciutto and sage, rolled-up and cooked in Marsala wine and butter.   Serves: 4   1...

  This recipe has just 3 ingredients. It's fast, easy and the cookies are wonderful! It's great for kids that are just learning to bake.   Ingredients 1 cup peanut butter 1 cup white sugar 1 egg   Directions   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175...

ByTammy George 13 June 2018 Healthy Lifestyle   Fish oil has been one of the most popular health supplements for decades- the world fish oil market is worth $1.7 billion dollars in 2018. The claimed health benefits of taking fish oil are due to Omega-3 fatty...

  Lemons are acidic to the taste, but are alkaline-forming in the body. In fact they are one of the most alkaline-forming foods; this makes them great for balancing a highly acidic condition in the body. Lemons are a favorite all over the world and an essential...

  Ingredients   1 pound/450g boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips 1 can (14-1/2 ounces/412g) diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained 1 medium onion, cut into thin strips 1 medium green pepper, cut into thin strips 1 medium sweet red pepper,...

Sometimes the classics are the way to go. If you intolerant of dairy there are many alternatives, the easiest one is LACTOSE free products, or vegan substitutions. This is a favourite of mine with wonderful childhood memories of Sunday Roasts.  serves 4 - 6 2...

serves 4 2 small pumpkins (about 4 pounds/1.8 kilos), diced 2 cups/450ml potatoes, diced 2 carrots, diced 1 onion, diced 1 tablespoon canola oil crushed seeds from 1 cardamom pod 2 cups/500ml vegetable or chicken broth ½ teaspoon/2ml sea salt ¼ teaspoon/1ml black...

  Candied Cognac Carrots Serves 4 1 pound/450g carrots, cut into matchsticks 2 tablespoons/30g butter 1 tablespoon/15ml brown sugar 1 tablespoon/15ml cognac Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the carrots, making sure to coat them all. Cook the...

  Who is can say they are not fascinated by the French Riveria, The Cote D’Azur. The sounds the smells the people. Fennel, anise,  typifies the cuisine to me. Why I am not sure. This dish uses “Israeli” couscous which is a larger version of the North African version...