Cooking Humor

I can always use a laugh while I'm cooking. Sometimes you get so wrapped up in prep and recipes and construction that you forget to take a step back and just enjoy the process!

The hiatus is over!

After a much needed summer hiatus I am back with tons of new recipes to help get you through the busy holiday season. I spent the summer vegetable, herb, and flower gardening so I am trying to incorporate a fresh element to a lot of my recipes. I also spent the summer geo caching so I tasted some very ummmm interesting food at times some of which I'm still trying to forget!  However, some was down right delicious and has been the inspiration behind a few new dishes. Today I am feeling in the holiday spirit so I am going to bake a sweet and savory ham roast and some creamy Mac and cheese. These recipes and pictures of the finished product will be posted later so make sure you check back! Happy holidays now lets eat!

Cooking Meat: Internal Temperatures

One important tool in every kitchen is the meat thermometer. However, having one is only half the battle. Knowing the safe serving internal temperature of various types and cuts of meat is crucial.

Raw beef, pork, lamb and veal steaks, chops, and roasts to a minimum internal temperature of 145 °F.

Raw ground beef, pork, lamb, and veal to an internal temperature of 160 °F.

Poultry to a safe minimum internal temperature of 165°F.

Fat humor

Some people have asked me why I don't cook low fat considering how much food I'm constantly making. My response...low fat tends to be low on deliciousness! However, if low fat is how you eat there are many small changes you can make to my recipes to reduce the calorie count. For example, using 2% or skim milk with a teaspoon of vineager in it in place of real buttermilk, using imitation butter in place of real butter, or using applesauce in place of sugar just to name a few. The choice is yours! Have fun in the kitchen and don't be afraid to make these recipes your own!

Cooking fail

Sometimes cooking and craft projects don't turn out exactly as planned...moral of the story...don't give up, keep trying, and if it really sucks pretend like you never made it and hide it in the bottom of the trash can!

How to determine if an egg is good

Important information and easy to do!