The Cook’s Kitchen

Having a well-stocked kitchen is an effective way to cook smarter.  By stocking a handful of staples, you’ll be able to whip up dinners for those hectic weeknights, and the times when unexpected company drops by.
A recent issue of Fine Cooking magazine detailed the 10 Fridge Essentials You Can’t Live Without:
“Most of us are good […]

When the Margaritaville Fiji Frozen Concoction Machine arrived it was a very easy setup. The instructions were straightforward and in no time the step-by-step set up had the machine ready to produce some delicious frozen beverages. The craftsmanship and quality were apparent at the onset, and the weight of the machine gave a […]

An issue of Country Home magazine was packed with great ideas on “going green” recently. Whether it’s decorating your home, filling your kitchen or working in your garden, they have tons of inspiration on how to use recycled products, be mindful of the environment and how to go green.
Included is Country Home’s Green Clean Shopping […]

When was the last time you went shopping for cookware? So many shapes, so many sizes, so many varieties and so little time. It can be a confusing world. “What pans are best to sauté in? Do I need a skillet or a dutch oven to make Coq Au Vin? What size pots do I […]

Alton Brown, host of the popular FoodTV Network show, Good Eats, unveiled his list of 5 Essential Kitchen Gadgets in a recent issue of Oprah’s O magazine. As he said, “I have a small kitchen, so every piece has to audition constantly.”
Chef’s Choice Electric Kettle: “This hot pot takes any liquid to a boil and […]

I normally don’t start thinking about the holidays until after Thanksgiving. I think this is as a result of the trauma I suffered working at a fabric store for three years. By 9 p.m. October 31st, all traces of Halloween had been moved to clearance, the holiday trees had been erected and decorated and Christmas music […]

In kitchens all over, turkeys are going into the oven, and disasters are happening right before our eyes.  Have a question about turkeys?  Baking problems?  Wine pairing issues?  Here’s a few telephone numbers to help you out this week:
Holiday Hotlines:
For all your turkey questions, Butterball: 1-800-BUTTERBALL
For all your baking questions, Land O’Lakes: 1-800-782-9606
For wine pairing […]