COOKING TIPS

A celebration is around the corner (read: Thanksgiving) and you’re thinking about the best ways to thaw a turkey overnight.  You want to thaw your …

Chicken salad is one of my favorite dishes to enjoy from time to time and there are many reasons for this.  This salad is quite …

“A million-dollar question”: Can you freeze half and half?  Short answer: Yes, you can! Half and half is a mix of half whole milk and …

Ricotta cheese is one of the worst cheeses to freeze because of its high moisture content. What does this mean? Once frozen, the water in …

Among various types of fish, and there are many of them, tuna remains one of the most popular.  There are many reasons for that, but …

Yogurt is the type of food that can be consumed in various ways and there are also various types of yogurt so that everyone can …

How long do cherry tomatoes last? Well, the answer to this question mainly depends on the storage conditions. Stored at room temperature, cherry tomatoes will …

So, you’re wondering, “Does quinoa go bad?” The short answer is yes, quinoa can indeed spoil over time, just like any other food product.  However, …

Just like its cousins, turmeric and cardamom, ginger is gaining popularity very fast here in the West.  It has been used for medicinal purposes in …

Cilantro, also known as coriander, is a herb that can enrich many dishes with its fresh and citrusy flavor, as well as provide them with …