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Vanilla is one ingredient for which there’s no substitute. Real vanilla includes over 250 components, resulting in a complex flavor no artificial vanilla (which includes just 1 component) can ever imitate. Selecting quality vanilla for…

Here are a few fun food facts to give you a chuckle or make you go taste. The History of Ice Cream Ice cream is a cross between Chinese and Italian food. When explorer Marco Polo visited China in the late 13th century, he…

There are many ways to make cakes and professional bakers know that depending on how the batter is prepared, the finished texture of the cake varies. Once you understand the basic types of cakes and the best way to mix up their batter, your…

It’s that time of year where a walk in the produce department makes my mouth water. The heady scent of peaches fills the air, and I can’t wait to take some home. Although peaches are scrumptious eaten alone, they are also a gourmet addition…

Among the world’s more famous gourmet desserts is tiramisu. The funny name hints at its delicious nature. In Italian, tiramisu means "carry me up." To gourmet heaven, apparently. Or perhaps the name refers to the fact that tiramisu is…

Summer is coming with it so many tasty, healthy fruits and vegetables. Rev up your usual menus with the produce that’s now in season. It’s easy, delicious, and nourishing. 1. Zucchini In most areas, zucchini (sometimes called…

While it’s true frozen vegetables found in grocery stores are generally of high quality, there are still benefits to freezing your own: It’s cheaper. It’s a great way to make use of bargains at grocery stores and farmer’s markets. It’s a…

There are many ways of sweetening food, but sugar is the most common. However, there are also many types of sugar and each has its own, unique characteristics. If you experiment, you’ll soon discover not every type of sugar is appropriate…

In many parts of the U.S., it’s picnic time, or nearly so. When the weather is warm and the skies beautiful, many people prefer to eat outside. But if you find picnics a hassle, or you’re looking for ways to simplify and improve this spring…

Pepper is the third most used cooking ingredient in the world, falling behind only water and salt. In fact, black pepper is co common these days, it might be hard to believe it was once so valuable, it was used in place of coins. But…