You may have seen kohlrabi at your local farmer’s market, grocery store, or received it in a produce or farm share box but hesitated because you weren’t sure what to do with this unique vegetable. You may ask What is Kohlrabi? What Do I Do With It? Kohlrabi can seem intimidating – it almost looks like…
What are Shishito Peppers? How do I cook them?
What are Shishito Peppers? How do I Cook Them? What are Shishito Peppers? How do I Cook Them? Shishito Peppers are one of the hottest new ingredients being featured in recipes right now. Eating blistered shishito peppers on their own make a great appetizer or side dish. Fortunately for the spice-averse, the hot is more…
What is Feng Shui?
What is Feng Shui? Have you heard about Feng Shui? What is Feng Shui? Have you wanted to try it out in your home but didn’t know where to start? Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese design philosophy centered on balancing the energy in your home. The word Feng translates roughly to wind and Shui…
What is Ube? What Can I Make With It?
What is Ube? What Can I Make With It? Have you seen the plethora of purple desserts on Instagram and Facebook of late? It seems like violet is the new hot color for desserts. I can’t scroll through Instagram without seeing pictures of purple brownies, purple ice cream, purple cake, or even purple chips. No,…
What is the Best Frying Pan?
What is the Best Frying Pan? Frying pans are one of the most important and versatile kitchen tools you’ll own but What is the Best Frying Pan? Most of us started out with a hand me down set, or maybe a cheap and cheerful pan that was on sale somewhere. There’s nothing wrong with that…
How to Make Perfectly Poached Eggs
How to Make Perfectly Poached Eggs You may think that perfectly poached eggs are the sole domain of restaurants and expensive hotels, but they’re not. With a little practice and some great tips, you too can learn How to Make Perfectly Poached Eggs. Think of enjoying the art of breakfast with poached eggs. There are…
How To Set a Table
How To Set a Table Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or want to make your everyday dining a little more elegant, knowing How To Set a Table properly is a necessary skill. It can be a little intimidating to try to figure out where everything goes on your own though, so I’m happy to…
How to Throw a Halloween Party
How to Throw a Halloween Party Trick or Treating is lots of fun but why limit the Halloween fun to one day? Extend your fun by learning How to Throw a Halloween Party for your friends and neighbors! I love Halloween and it’s not just because of the candy (but candy and other Halloween treats…
How to Make the Perfect Pie Crust Recipe
How to Make the Perfect Pie Crust Recipe One of the best things any aspiring baker can do is to learn How to Make a Perfect Pie Crust Recipe. Once you’ve mastered the crust, you can do a lot with the filling. From a traditional apple or pumpkin pie to a fancier custard, pecan or…
Fall Garden Tips to Get You Ready for Winter
Fall Garden Tips to Get You Ready for Winter Fall Garden Tips to Get You Ready for Winter – Preparing your garden for the cooler weather that comes with fall and winter can help your spring garden look even better. In most of Canada, there’s still a month or more after Thanksgiving where the soil…
What is Chayote Squash and What Do I Do With It?
What is Chayote Squash and What Do I Do With It? What is Chayote Squash and What Do I Do With It? Chayote (chai·ow·tei) squash, also known as mirliton squash or Mexican pear squash, is a small summer squash native to Mexico but now found worldwide in warmer climates. Chayote, like the tomato, is technically…
How to Pop a Champagne Bottle or Sparkling Wine
How to Pop a Champagne Bottle or Sparkling Wine I don’t know about you but for me, sparkling wine or champagne makes any occasion feel more like a celebration. A lot of people feel nervous about opening champagne or sparkling wine though. It seems that everyone has a story of a cork exploding across a…