Weight or Number to Volume Conversions
Approximate Weights and Volume – Imperial Ingredient Weight Equivalent Oatmeal, quick 18 ozs. 7 cups Graham crackers 11 squares 1 cup, crumbs Milk, fluid 1 pound 2 cups Milk, powdered …
Barbecue Basics
The characteristic barbecue flavour that we enjoy is created by the smoke that results from fat and juices dripping onto the barbecue heating medium, such as charcoal, lava rocks, ceramic …
What is the difference between clementines, mandarins and tangerines, if any?
Mandarins are a class of oranges that are flatter on both ends, have a mild flavour and are very easy to peel. Tangerines and clementines are mandarins. Mandarins are usually …
Safe Preserving of Fruits, Tomatoes, Salsa, Pickles and Relishes
Equipment, ingredients, time and temperature are crucial factors in safe preservation of food. For food safety, use good quality ingredients and modern recipes, equipment and processing techniques. The level of …
What is MSG?
Monosodium glutamate is a salt that is made from glutamate acid. Glutamate acid or glutamate, is one of the most common amino acids found in nature. It is a major …
How to Marinate Safely
Marinating or soaking meat, poultry, fish and game in a seasoned liquid, called a marinade, enhances the flavor of the food and often makes it more tender. However, unless proper …
You Can – Can Tomatoes!
Canning surplus ripe tomatoes from the garden makes sense for the budget conscious. Canned tomatoes are good eaten alone, served hot or cold, as a base for soups, or combined …
Times Have Changed for Pork
If you are afraid pork will increase the fat in your diet, worry no more. Today’s pork is about 23 percent leaner and 26 percent lower in cholesterol than it …
Making Jam and Jelly
Making jam and jelly provides an opportunity to be creative. You can try new combinations of fruit, nuts, coconut or raisins to meet your family’s taste preferences, or provide …
Working With Chocolate
Storing Keep chocolate in a cold place, below 75°F (24°C) if possible. At higher temperatures may turn chocolate grey (called blooming). This colour change indicates the cocoa butter in the …
