Dozens of pre-made spice blends line the grocery aisle. While they can be a convenient and well-known way of seasoning, they have their downsides. Unless you have a large collection, food seasoned with only one or two spice blends ends up tasting the same after a while. Not to mention the brand names come with ...
Read More | The Fresh SpreadCranberry sauce is a staple at many Thanksgiving celebrations across America. It is also easy to make and incredibly customizable. The basic sauce starts with a 1:1 ratio of liquid and sugar by volume, then adds cranberries and adapts to taste from there (end ratio is 1:1:4). One cup water, one cup sugar, 4 cups ...
Read More | The Fresh SpreadRare indeed is the party with no leftovers. While there aren’t any set rules as to what to do with them, things always seem to go smoother when I have a plan for them from the start. The Dilemma It’s very easy to be so tired at the end of a dinner that you just ...
Read More | The Fresh SpreadAs autumn rolls forward into the holiday season, many of us find ourselves hosting special dinners, cocktail parties, or other food-focused events. While the details will vary from event to event, it is always important to plan ahead. The Pinterest-board, party-theme-planning and menu-setting are super fun! But unless you have a professional kitchen and a ...
Read More | The Fresh SpreadAre kitchen scales worth it? A kitchen scale can be varying degrees of “worth it” for home cooks of almost any interest. As someone with a plethora of culinary interests, the answer is a resounding “yes” — especially for holiday baking. Kitchen scales can be fantastic tools, allowing for more precise measurements, easier clean-up, and ...
Read More | The Fresh SpreadEnd-of-harvest time often leaves me with a little bit of everything — fall greens, onion tops, counter-ripened tomatoes, the last of the bell peppers, even some summer squash. Egg muffins are a great way to use the “odds and ends” veggies hanging around the kitchen. Stored properly in the freezer and they will last for ...
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