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There is only one food that never spoils; Honey. Unlike sugar, honey contains calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, B6, niacin, thiamin and several amino acids. Honey also stores better than sugar, enhances…

As aspiring cooks explore the world of gourmet food, one of the terms they’re certain to run across is bouquet garni (boh-kay gar-nee). At its simplest, a bouquet garni is a bunch of herbs tied together and used to flavor the liquid of…

Yeast is an essential baking ingredient, but far too many home bakers are afraid of it. Is the yeast active? Will it make the dough rise, many bakers wonder. It’s true that one or two generations back, yeast was a tricky thing to handle.…

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…