It has often been argued that you are not to cut an onion and leave it unattended as it quickly absorbs bacteria. If you want to lengthen the shelf life of the onions you have or store some for those days you may be out. Knowing how to freeze onions may be a good option for you....
How easy is that? I use more yellow onions than anything else and buy them in bigger quantities; so I have more than one punched bag to hold them all. The bags can be reused again and again until they wear out.I store my bags in the same drawer in the kitchen as before. It's ...
Yes, you can store tomatoes long-term without refrigeration. And by long-term, I mean a few days to a couple of weeks or a month or two. Your goal is to preserve their flavor and texture while they ripen. You want to be able to use them at their peak, whether it’s fresh, cooke...
When it comes to cookery, the term mushroom refers generally to cultivated mushrooms. Almost all of the mushrooms that you will take home from the market for use in the kitchen have been cultivated indoors under controlled conditions. The mushroom is a fungus and to keep the strain pure, mush...
Shallots and garlic are popular ingredients in pan sauces to add aroma as well as flavor. Fresh herbs such as rosemary and thyme are suitable, and you can even add spices, mustard or even relish for extra flavor. For steaks, why not try a red wine, tarragon and mushroom sauce, or for...
turning green, getting soft spots, or pre-maturely sprouting. Once this happens, it’s a sign that they’re past their peak. But we’ll get into all of that ahead a little later. For now, learn about the conditions that cause potatoes to ripen and how to prep them for long term ...
“(Soy and whey are higher-protein, generally cheaper options, but for a variety of reasons I don’t recommend either for long-term use.)” I’m new to your site and am very intrigued… is there somewhere I can read more about these reasons? We have started making changes to our fami...
about the fall spirit right now. There's pumpkin spice. There's the pumpkin spice for the month of October seems to be very popular. We also have other options like root beer, and more traditional selections like garlic, onions. I guess the possibility of combinations is like in the ...
Alliums make great “mixers” among other border plants, and many can be planted to come up through lower-growing perennials like catmint and cranesbill geranium, which also hide fading bulb foliage. Since alliums are perennial, they can be integral elements in a long-term design that gets ...
I’m still growing and freezing fresh basil every summer and if you have a garden where you’re growing basil or one of those basil plants from the grocery store on your counter, this post will help you freeze that basil it to use all winter in soup, stew, and pasta sauce. ...