Does Lemon Juice Go Bad? The short answer to that is, yes. Lemon juice does go bad. You might assume that the citric acid in lemon juice will keep it from spoiling. While that’s true to some extent, it’s not a very long extent. When lemon juice is left out at room temperature or in […]
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Does Ginger Root Go Bad – A Guide
We enjoy cooking with fresh ginger. Fresh ginger root gives a bright spiciness to food that the dried, powdered version never can. And it goes with so many different recipes. Whether in gingerbread and cookies, Asian stir-fries or curries, cold fizzy drinks, or hot tea, ginger is a staple in our kitchen. To get the […]
Can you Microwave a Mason Jar – A guide
There’s some controversy about the safety of microwaving mason jars. Government authorities and mason jar manufacturers lay down specific rules about using the microwave with mason jars, and most of those rules involve very limited use. There are two main issues with mason jars. One, they’re made of glass. Modern mason jars will have a […]
Best Way to Reheat Quiche – A Guide
Of course, there’s nothing like putting a fork to a warm quiche that came out of the oven only half an hour ago. But reheated quiche can certainly be as delicious as fresh. It’s so worth your while to bake two quiches at once or even a larger batch. Quiches are delicious, easy to make, […]
Best Way to Reheat Hamburgers – A Guide
There’s a leftover hamburger in the fridge, and you’re wondering how to reheat it. Is it possible to have it hot and juicy as it was when it was first made? The answer to that is that if reheated carefully, a leftover hamburger can still be delicious. It won’t be exactly as great as fresh […]
Can You Freeze Chicken?
Chicken is the most popular meat to eat worldwide. In total, Americans eat over 85 pounds of chicken on a yearly basis. Chicken also happens to be the cheapest to purchase at your local butchers or supermarkets as a result of its low cost to farm. Who Are the World’s Biggest Chicken Eaters? Australians love […]
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 […]
How To Cut A Papaya
Are you a novice papaya eater? Maybe you’ve seen the fruit in the market and passed on purchasing because you weren’t sure… What it was? If it was ripe? Or, how to cut it? If so, that is a shame! Papaya is absolutely delicious, and a wonderful addition to your fruit palate. So, if you […]