November 2020

Sushi has seen a huge surge in popularity in Western culture in recent years. It’s not unusual to see Japanese-style sushi bars in big cities throughout the USA flooded with locals. It’s even becoming increasingly popular to make your own sushi from home using sticky rice and nori sheets along with whatever meat you desire […]

A popular and versatile cooking ingredient, evaporated milk is a staple in pantries worldwide thanks to its long shelf life, used in recipes for sweet and savory dishes alike, and you may be wondering if you can stretch it past the use by once open. Much like its fresh counterpart, evaporated milk spoils after around

People have been utilizing apples by making them into sauces since the Middle Ages, but the applesauce that we know and love today. In areas of Europe, it’s used as a complementary sauce for roast pork and in the USA and Canada, it’s more of a popular side-dish.  Applesauce is super versatile and has multiple

Eggnog is a festive favorite in many countries around the world and its warm and creamy taste can ignite fond memories of Christmases that have passed. It’s such an old tradition that some historians believe that there was an early form of eggnog enjoyed as far back as Medieval times. It was also famously adored

Whether you love it or despise it, you can’t deny that mayonnaise is a pretty popular sauce. This creamy eggy condiment is considered one of the mother sauces in French cuisine. Its versatility makes it ideal for a range of uses such as spreading on sandwiches, squirting on chicken burgers, and dolloping on fries and

If you’re a full-time vegan, testing out plant-based milk, maybe even keeping a substitute around for a friend or family member, you might be wondering if there are any ways to extend its shelf life. The easiest and most obvious solution might be to pop it in your freezer, as is the case for preserving

Whether you like your scones sweet with jam and cream, or savory and cheese flavored, scones are a great afternoon treat or perfect for those mornings when you’re running short on time and need a quick, convenient option that will take minutes to prepare.  If you bake your own scones, you’ll know that nothing quite

You can indeed freeze grated cheese. Once shredded, you can prevent your grated cheese from spoiling before you have a chance to use it by freezing it ready for use at a later date. This goes for both cheese that you’ve grated yourself or store bought grated cheese. Cheese can make an excellent addition to

Pâté is a delicious spreadable paste that originated in France and Belgium. It is perfect as a snack on crackers or used as a spread in sandwiches.  In traditional recipes, pâté is made from duck or chicken liver, onions, herbs, and spices. These are blended together until they make a smooth, creamy paste.   Modern recipes

American cheese is the consummate sandwich cheese. It just makes everything better no matter what the haters say!  Usually found in convenient slices, American cheese is a processed cheese made from cheddar or Colby cheese. These cheeses are ground up and mixed with emulsifiers and seasoning before being heated to 150°F for about 30 seconds.