Bacteria and Food-borne Diseases

Types of BacteriaBacteria are all around us, in the air, water, ground, on our skin and in our bodies. They are classified in a variety of ways, but for our purpose we can categorize them in a more. . .

How to Make Homemade Ice Cream (Without an Ice Cream Maker!)

COLFAX, WISCONSIN — June is Dairy Month and what better way to celebrate than with homemade ice cream?When I was growing up on our small family dairy farm in west central Wisconsin 40 years ago, my. . .

Spinach Salad with Mango and Papaya

This is a great summer salad, leaving you refreshed even on the hottest days. For those who like to have a little protein with there salad, both grilled chicken or shrimp go well with this dish. Do. . .

Ice Cream In A Baggie

Yes, it sounds dangerous and the potential for messes seems highly likely, but you'll be surprised at the good, "clean" fun you'll enjoy when you make ice cream.This recipe is enough for one person. . .

Creating the Perfect Foam

Most places that serve cappuccinos in the United States have not trained their baristas in the art of properly frothing milk. The foam that they create is usually a dry, tasteless, large celled col. . .

An Introduction to Wine

What is wine?Wine has been made for centuries from just a two simple ingredients: yeast and grape juice. Actually, just about any fruit juice can be used, but by far the majority of all wine is mad. . .

3 Simple Tips For Making Perfect Coffee

Want to brew the perfect cup of coffee? Here are 3 simple tips that will make a difference in every single cup you drink.Tip #1Clean Coffee PotA clean pot is essential and can make a world of diffe. . .

Spinach Salad with Nectarine Vinaigrette and Marinated Fl...

1st Prize – Salad CategoryRecipe created by Lyn Weingarten, Austin, TexasMake It Special Chef Recipe ContestChef Quote: "I'm fascinated with various fruit and meat combinations. The sweetness and s. . .

Gianduia Peaches

Grand Prize Winner1st Prize – Dessert CategoryRecipe created by Wolfgang HanauWest Palm Beach, FloridaMake It Special Chef Recipe ContestMakes 12 servingsChef Quote: "I enjoy cooking with fruits be. . .

Health Benefits of Tea

Tea: It Does the Body GoodStudies that support the health benefits of tea drinking keep filling the headlines. There’s simply no denying that a daily spot of tea does the body good. Even though res. . .

Candy, Chocolate And Gum All Treats To Tickle Your Fancy!

A delicious, mouth-watering piece of sweetened candy is a treat that tempts everyone. Whether it’s a spicy cinnamon candy a hard watermelon candy that just bursts with flavor as soon as it placed i. . .

Food and Wine Pairing

When only one variety of grapes is used to make a wine, the wine is called a varietal and is named after that grape. Regulations vary by location, but in California at least 75% of the juice in a . . .

Wedding Cookies

A wedding is probably one of the most important times in ones lifetime, coming together with someone very special, it is also the responsibility of the bride and groom to make sure that everyone at. . .

THE COOKING PENNY PINCHER

So, just what is a penny pincher; Someone that can squeeze a penny until it screams? Someone that shops at thrift shops and yard sales? Maybe someone that makes their own from scratch instead of b. . .

Home Baking

Did you ever think about teaching your children to bake at home, did you ever think that they might want to learn, with all the products that are on the market today there is not a real need for ho. . .

To Be or Not To Be: The Best Gourmet Coffee

The best gourmet coffee is not always just a matter of popular opinion. As with any other aspect of life, the best things are not always simplistically easy. If you want a good gourmet coffee, almo. . .

Grilled Tandoori-Style Chicken with Cool Cucumber Raita

(NC)—Using a tandoori paste from a jar makes this spicy chicken dish fast and easy. Marinate the meat at the cottage in the morning, or combine the chicken and marinade and marinate overnight in th. . .

Curried Turkey Wraps

Prep Time: 15-20 minutesMakes: 4 servings (wraps)1/4 cup (50 mL) Knorr® Spicy Caribbean Marinade1/2 cup (125 mL) light mayonnaise2 tbsp (30 mL) honey3/4 tsp (3 mL) curry powder1/4 cup (50 mL) diced. . .

Tasty Rice Pudding

Tasty Rice Pudding by Kenia Morales 1 cup - uncooked rice 1 teaspoon - vanilla a pinch of salt ( if desire) 3 sticks - cinnamon 1/3 cup - sugar 2 1/2 cups water 12 0z. - evaporated milkBring water. . .

Cool Snacks for a Hot Summer

Beat the heat with these cool summer treats!Mouse PopsiclesIt’s not what you’re thinking! The name refers to the size of the popsicle—not the contents. Wash a bowl of seedless grapes, and then set . . .