Kitchen Tips

Have you ever opened a brand new bag of baby carrots, and they are slimy? I’m sure you then check the date on the slimy carrots. Lo and behold the date is good; they are not expired. So why are your carrots slimy? We will go into detail on the reasons behind slimy carrots and […]

Fig trees are in the genus Ficus. The sweetest fig may not be the tastiest. Sometimes the very sweet figs do not have a depth of flavor, but they have high sugar content. Some of the most delicious figs have a complex flavor profile of acidity, berries, and aroma. There are over 800 varieties, some

“Can you eat unripe figs?”, is the topic of this article. The scientific name of a fig tree is Ficus carica. Learning about if you can eat unripe figs will be the main topic of this article. You can eat unripe figs if you are not allergic to the enzyme, Ficin, found in the stem

If you want to rehydrate dried figs, we will help you figure out if you should use the water method or the juice method. A dried fig’s texture depends on what type of fig you are eating and how it was dried. They can be chewy, soft, but at the same time a little hard

Figs have a short season. Finding a fig substitute is critical if you have a recipe planned and it’s not fig season. In the US, figs are mainly grown in California and technically have two seasons. Two seasons mean that you can find fresh figs in the grocery store, usually in June and August through

If you are wondering how long mac and cheese will last in the fridge, we can help you figure that out. Whether you are talking about homemade mac and cheese, boxed mac and cheese, or baked mac and cheese, this article will cover it all.

Sauté Vs. sear – two different cooking techniques that produce results unique to each. Yet, they’re often confused. The truth is, you can use both methods to cook some delicious food! Let’s take a look at each technique so you can decide which one might work best for the dish planned on your menu this

Figs are a delicious fruit that can be frozen for up to 6 months. Learning how to freeze figs is what this article will cover. There are two ways you can freeze figs- the individual quick-freeze method or the sugar freezer method. These methods work on ripe or unripe figs, so you don’t have to

Introduction If you are trying to learn how to tell if ginger is bad our article will help. Many years ago, when I worked as a sous chef in a Japanese kitchen, we used fresh ginger for many recipes. We would order a massive amount of fresh ginger root and freeze the rest of the

The answer is yes; you can freeze coconut milk. Coconut milk is a delicious dairy-free alternative that is perfect for cooking, baking, and morning smoothies. In addition to being available in cans, you may also freeze coconut milk to keep it on hand. In this article, you’ll find suggestions for freezing coconut milk and how