The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) say that raw foods of animal origin, including raw or undercooked poultry, are the most likely foods to be contaminated with the bacteria that can cause foodborne illness. This is why it is essential to always cook chicken (and any other poultry products and meats) to a minimum …
How to Tell If Chicken Is Done! – Safe Internal Temperature? Read More
I know there are serious debates out there as to whether chili should be made with or without beans; instead, I am keeping away from that can of worms – or should that be beans – and in this tutorial I will be focusing on how to thicken a chili quickly and easily using canned …
Also known as ‘food for the soul’, feijoada, or black bean stew is traditionally eaten over an extended lunch period amongst family and friends in Brazil. Valued both as the national dish of Brazil and a comfort food, it should be eaten slowly and savored, making it perfect for informal family dinners. Because black bean …
How to Cook Canned Black Beans : A Quick and Easy Brazilian Black Bean Stew (Feijoada) Read More
At least once or twice a year I get all my cookware down, give it an intensive clean and full re-seasoning. Because I only use stainless steel and cast iron in my kitchen, I have learnt the hard way that if I do not season pans properly and regularly I pay the price when having …
How to Season a Cast Iron Pan for Easier Non-Stick Cooking Read More
When garlic, or its more apt name, the stinking rose, is stored properly, it can keep as long as six months. For me, this is great, as it means I always have some to hand. Although I do grow a little garlic in the garden, I do occasionally need to buy a bunch for batch …
A Step by Step on How to Store Garlic Safely for Up to Six Months Read More
