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Even those who don’t bake any other time of year begin gearing up for Christmas with baking. Baking traditions from all around the globe can be found in the United States, from German cookies that take weeks to prepare to simple gingerbread…

Try this step-by-step guideline for a successful Thanksgiving dinner; planning is 90 percent of the success of the meal! Three Days Before Thanksgiving Remove the frozen turkey from the freezer; place in a container in the…

Apple cider isn’t just for drinking! In fact, apple cider makes an excellent cooking ingredient for everything from desserts and condiments to main dishes. It’s not just tasty, either – it’s healthy. Apple cider is full of flavonoids…

Although eggs have received a bad reputation in recent years, eggs are actually a high nutritious and healthy food. They are a good source of protein, low in calories, and a great source of choline. About 90% of Americans are choline…

There are essentially six types of potatoes: Russet, red, yellow, white, fingerling, and blue. Each has its own characteristics, and knowing which one is most suited to your dish goes a long way toward making what you cook delicious. At…

The season on baking sheets is upon us. Although chefs and bakers use baking sheets all year long, between November and December they often get more use than at any other time of the year. If your baking sheets are looking shabby or not…

Tangy and sweet pomegranates are one of the most delicious, versatile, and healthy fruits available. They are an excellent source of vitamin C and potassium, and a great source of fiber and cancer-fighting antioxidants. In fact, while…

Autumn is nut time, and walnuts provide a rich, earthy flavor to a wide variety of dishes, from desserts to main courses. Walnuts are also part of a good diet; they are plentiful in omega-3 fatty acids. Studies show that eating a handful of…

When making pumpkin pie, pumpkin soup, or one of Our Deer’s delicious pumpkin recipes, you could use canned pumpkin and end up with a tasty dish. But as all good chefs know, fresh is best. So why not make your next pumpkin recipe with…

Johnny Appleseed is an American legend, and at least one reason apple (and apple pie) are considered "All American." Appleseed’s real name was John Chapman, and in the 18th and early 19th century, he longed for a land where apple trees were…