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How to Cook 101

How to Cook 101 is for the beginner and yet also the experienced cook. Browse the articles to find everything from the perfect roast, basic cooking methods, and unique vegetables to so much more!

How To Toast Pine Nuts

December 28, 2020 by Tara Noland Leave a Comment

Here is another post in our how-to series. Pine nuts are one of the most expensive nuts on the market today. Partly because they’re rare and hard to find and partly because they’re so labor-intensive to harvest. So you want to really know How to Toast Pine Nuts properly, so you aren’t wasting them and… 

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Filed Under: How to Cook 101 Tagged With: microwave, oven, pine nuts, roasting, stovetop, toasting

What is a Blood Orange? When Are They In Season?

November 30, 2020 by Tara Noland 12 Comments

Do you ask What is a Blood Orange? When Are They in Season? Well, we have the answers for you. Blood oranges are a fantastic winter citrus fruit with a lot of possible uses. If you’ve seen blood oranges in the grocery store but weren’t sure what made them different from regular oranges (or why… 

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How To Dice An Onion

November 16, 2020 by Tara Noland 7 Comments

One of the first things many chefs learn in culinary school is How to Dice an Onion. Dicing an onion is one of those skills that will come in very handy in the kitchen. You have to know basics like this, how to toast nuts, make a basic egg, how to remove a tomato skin… 

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Opo Squash, What is it and How do I Eat it?

October 26, 2020 by Tara Noland 25 Comments

Opo Squash or long squash, as it is often called in Canada, isn’t actually a type of squash at all but rather a gourd. Other names this unique fruit (but more like a vegetable) goes by are bottle gourd, snake gourd, Tasmania bean, and calabash squash. The term Opo squash is Chinese in origin – and… 

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What is Swiss Chard? What Do I Do With It?

August 19, 2020 by Tara Noland 4 Comments

With all the attention that kale has been getting for the past few years, it would be understandable if you hadn’t heard about Swiss chard. So you may ask What is Swiss Chard? Helpful Items For This Post This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small portion from qualifying purchases… 

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What is Kohlrabi? What Do I Do With It?

August 4, 2020 by Tara Noland 6 Comments

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… 

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Flour Arrangements! What Kind of Flour to Use And When!

April 16, 2020 by Tara Noland 6 Comments

Flour Arrangements! What Kind of Flour to Use And When! The grocery store has more than just all-purpose flour to offer, but if you’ve been looking at the different types and wondering “when would I use that?” this post is here to help.  While all-purpose flour is a pantry staple for a reason and should… 

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What are Shishito Peppers? How do I cook them?

April 13, 2020 by Tara Noland 11 Comments

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… 

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What is a Sunchoke or Jerusalem Artichoke?

February 10, 2020 by Tara Noland 8 Comments

What is a Sunchoke or Jerusalem Artichoke? What is a Sunchoke or Jerusalem Artichoke? If you frequent vegetable stands or Farmer’s Markets in the winter months, you may have seen a knobby root vegetable that looks almost like oversized ginger but lacks the distinctive smell. Though they may look like a potato-ginger hybrid, they’re actually… 

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What is Ube? What Can I Make With It?

January 13, 2020 by Tara Noland 6 Comments

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,… 

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Romanesco Broccoli – What is it? What Do I Do With it?

December 23, 2019 by Tara Noland 8 Comments

Romanesco Broccoli – What is it? What do I do with it? If you’ve seen a strange light green vegetable that looks kinda like alien broccoli at a Farmer’s Market or in your local grocery store it’s probably Romanesco Broccoli. Often simply called Romanesco, it is a fun and funky addition to your dinner plate…. 

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Filed Under: How to Cook 101 Tagged With: broccoli, romanesco, romanesco broccoli

How to Make Perfectly Poached Eggs

October 31, 2019 by Tara Noland 9 Comments

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… 

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Brunch, Eggs, How to Cook 101 Tagged With: eggs, how to, poached eggs

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