Apple cider vinegar is quite versatile in its uses. Many add it as an ingredient in marinades and salad dressing. It is a reliable preservative and quite popular for people who use it as a remedy for many illnesses. There are many types of apple cider vinegar on the market. You will find that some […]
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How Long does Coffee Last?
Welcome to our coffee klatsch. If you don’t know what that term means, a coffee klatsch is a social gathering of people who get together for conversation while drinking coffee. What better venue than this one to chat about coffee. Who doesn’t love the smell of coffee? It evokes positive feelings for many. Coffee helps […]
How Much Juice in One Lime?
The Simple Answer There is a simple answer to this question and a not-so-simple answer. The simple answer would apply to the juice of the most common lime found in Western groceries. That lime is the Persian lime (Citrus x latifolia). Persian limes when mature are a little under 60 grams and will produce between […]
Can you Freeze Cream Cheese?
Cream cheese is a versatile and delicious staple in any kitchen. We love it on our bagels. And who doesn’t enjoy the famous New York-style cheesecake? No one will dispute that the texture and flavor add so much to any recipe. We have so many delicious recipes with cream cheese to choose from. If you love […]
All About Cooking Oil
Oil. We use it to pan-fry, deep-fry, for flavoring, and to drizzle on salads. But did you know that different oils have different properties that make some better than others for different purposes? The country’s health boom also means there are lots of different oils on the market that most of us have never heard […]
Can You Microwave Styrofoam?
A question often asked, but not always easy to answer. Safety depends on use, and following guidelines for the safe use of styrofoam is necessary to ensure safety. So let’s start with a little background. What is a microwave oven and how does it work? Microwave ovens work by heating the water molecules in food. […]
How Much Juice is There in One Lemon?
“Add the juice of one lemon”. An ingredient description that comes up frequently in cookbooks and recipes. Sounds simple enough, no? Well, yes, if you are squeezing fresh lemons. But what about all the variation in size among lemons? They can be supersized, or quite small. So how do you know how much of […]
How Many Tablespoons Are There In A Stick of Butter?
There are 8 tablespoons in one stick of butter. That means that ½ a stick of butter contains 4 tablespoons, and ¼ of a stick of butter will be 2 tablespoons. And, incredibly, ⅛ a stick of butter is …(drumroll please) 1 Tablespoon. Not hard at all! So why is it so hard to remember? […]
How To Choose The Best Coffee Beans For Latte
The Turks have the proverb that says “Coffee should be black as hell, strong as death and sweet as love,” but not all of us enjoy that harsh wake-up kick of a cup of black coffee. Sometimes it is enough to have one cup of black coffee and move on to something milder. In that […]
How To Make An Americano Coffee
Americano – it’s like an espresso for those who don’t like short, hard-hitting coffee. The creation of this beverage allegedly happened during WW2, when the American soldiers who were stationed in Italy found the Italian coffee to be a bit too strong. Nowadays, with all the modern gear available (did you discover single-serve brewers yet?), preparing […]