Sweet potatoes are delicious, nutritious foods that are often served at Thanksgiving dinner. They also happen to be very good sources of fiber, vitamin C, potassium, folate, and beta carotene. Unfortunately, sweet potatoes can sometimes develop black spots. These spots aren’t harmful, but they can look ugly and detract from their appearance. Black spots on …
Have you ever wondered why some foods seem to last longer than others? Or maybe you’ve noticed that certain fruits or vegetables don’t go bad as soon as they should? The answer lies in something called the ‘airtight’ system. Airtight packaging is designed to prevent oxygen from entering the package, thereby extending shelf life and …
Are you wondering whether or not it’s safe to thaw frozen vegetables out before using them? Or maybe you want to know what happens to foods after they go through a freezer? Read on to find out! Freezing food is the safest way to store food for later consumption. This method allows us to preserve …
Turkey Bacon is the new trend in food. What exactly is Turkey Bacon? How does it taste? Is it really healthier than regular bacon? Turkey bacon is a type of processed meat that comes from the breast or leg of a turkey. The meat is usually sliced thin and then cooked until browned. It is …
Venison is a type of deer meat that’s often served at holiday meals. In addition to being tasty, it also has health benefits. The USDA recommends consuming 2 ounces of cooked venison per day, which is equivalent to approximately 100 grams (3.5 oz) of raw meat. If you’re new to cooking, you probably aren’t aware …
When baking, melting or frying food is done correctly at the correct temperature, it turns out perfectly cooked. Sometimes however, even after carefully measuring ingredients and heating them properly, it does not turn out well. What should I do then? When cooking food such as meat, eggs, bread etc., there are two main methods involved …
