There are many ways to make a good covering layer on a cake for cake decorating, but one of the most popular is cake decorating with fondant. Originally used by British Cake decorators it is quickly becoming the standard for U.S. cake decorators. It is very versatile and fairly easy…

Fighting traffic to pick up the kids just to chauffeur them to soccer or a piano lesson and then making it home just in time for your spouse to stroll in from work and plop down at the table stating he is hungry. Or maybe you are a single parent…

Remember the kitchen's Golden Rule, that when preparing a particular recipe, you should read through it once and then gather all your needed ingredients and place them in your reach as you are putting together the ingredients. In this way you are not surprised half way through preparation that you…

Are you wondering how to become vegetarian? Are you concerned that a vegetarian diet will result in lack of energy? Do you think it’ll be tough to find enough to eat—or that it won’t taste good? Are you concerned –as many are—that without a meat based diet you won’t get…

Copycat recipes are some of my favorite types of recipes. But what are copycat recipes? you may be asking. Well usually copycat recipes are recipes that are quite simply meant to be like the original. Most copycat recipes are imitations of original restaurant recipes that most people are familiar with.…

Other than adding flavor to your food, many people have wondered what are some of the health benefits that olive oil provides. Olive Oil Heath Benefits are many and just to name a few I have covered some of the ways this oil helps in maintaining good health. Health Benefits…

If you're a meat eater, you may find it daunting to come up with vegetarian meal ideas.  However it really is not that difficult to cook easy, tasty and filling meals for vegetarians once you know a few basics of what vegetarians expect and want. Vegetarian food by definition is…

Pressure cooker food hasn’t exactly been considered gourmet fare for the past few years. Young gourmands have preferred more sophisticated methods of food preparation—but with a new emphasis on down home dishes and economical ways of cooking, food cooked in pressure cookers is gaining a new, enthusiastic following. Everything old…

If you are a true fan of the "food network" channels then you are already more than aware of all the hoopla centered around extra virgin olive oil, frequently referred to as "EVOO". How did a liquid which stems from something so small get to be SO big? And what's…

You’ve just been given a pressure cooker as a Christmas gift by your great aunt Beatrice, and you’d much rather have had a check. You have no idea what the heck this big pot with the strange lid is for, or how to use it. You really don’t cook all…

Cooking for kids is nothing like cooking for adults. Most adults are more open to trying new dishes and flavors. Kids are picky, picky, picky. One sure thing is that if a kids likes a dish, they REALLY like the dish and want it all the time. One battle I…

Paring and peeling knives are some of the smallest knives in a knife set. As you may have already thought, small knives help trim, cut and carve small food items. That is a pretty general description of these versatile knives. A larger explanation will help you understand all the uses…

Cooking in the heart of Cajun country is an art form. There really is very little science to this particular form of cooking that includes a lot more than mere lagniappe from the pantry or the spice cabinet. Cajun cooking is something that has often been imitated around the country…

You're in the middle of baking and run out of a key kitchen staple - what to do? Before you run off to the store or give up in the middle of your recipe, learn about the chemical reactions and are key to the baking process. Once you learn the…

Over the years table manners have been greatly important. The crème de la crème always had the best of these essential manners while others simply ignored them and ate on. Obviously this sort of cycle has changed. Today, it’s either you have it or you don’t. You can imagine how…

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There are many different varieties of chopping boards varying in shape, size and material. Let's look at a few. Heavy Duty These chopping boards are used by many professional chefs and are often used in restaurants. They are made of sections of very hard wood, often rock maple with an…

There are a lot of kitchen knife sets out there on the market and so many people fall for the idea that they need a set of about 30 different knives if they want to be able to produce good food in their kitchen. This is completely the wrong idea…

As a young girl growing up in the country, I vaguely remember my grandmother churning butter. The large barrel held a lot of milk. Making butter was a labor of love that took patience and strength. I can still see in my mind the large, golden, soft chunks of butter…

I've spent hours trawling through the supermarkets looking at ingredients on food packaging to see if the end product and hence my meal will be tasty and nutritious. It's so disappointing when you sit down to eat burgers or sausages and the taste just doesn't match up to your expectations.…

Today we will embody the time boundaries and mechanical expertise of the Germans and add the passion, flair and love of the Italians”……. “We have 2 hours”…… As you may know already my dear reader, here at Heart Kitchen, we offer tailor made packages at prices and times to suit…

Just started making sushi? Then you are going on a fun journey and hopefully these three making sushi beginners tips, will help you avoid some common mistakes along the way. Though this isn’t one of the tips, it is exceptionally good advice. The easiest way to make sushi for a…

The other day I was giving a demonstration at a large grocery store offering our BBQ Sauces, Dry Rubs, Ketchup and general everyday BBQ advice. The most major question on everyone’s mind it seemed was how do you make stellar Tri Tip Steaks and Tri Tip Roasts? Now we’ve given…

Cooking at camps has proven impossible for many people. Some tend to overcook/under-cook the food, some simply can't cook without modern cookware while others get really sick after putting their camp cooking skills to test. However, cooking tricks never stop being advanced today, just like these simple but effective camp…

It is enjoyable to make homemade pasta. When this is done, it is possible to try many different variations. It is also possible to share what is created with others. Some people are able to do everything by hand, including rolling and cutting the dough. However, to enjoy delicious food,…

Pots and pans have come a long way over the past 50 or so years. It seems like new metals and other materials are being created everyday in order to find that perfect piece of cookware that never burns food, but also retains heat for long enough periods of time.…

Grill Mats- Simple yet Thoughtful Gift Idea for Your Man Father’s days, birthdays and anniversaries are some of the special occasions when you need to surprise the king of your life. Men are simple fellows. Many of them are basically pretty interested with outdoorsy stuff and cars. If your guy…

What is the Big Green Egg? The Big Green Egg is a modern day version of the Kamado ceramic smoker that originated in Japan around the 1960s. Temperature control is achieved by the managing airflow exit thru the Lid. The Big Green Egg is manufactured distributed by the Big Green…

Sausage making is art but the quality of sausage being made and how it will end up tasting also depends on the quality of sausage making supplies used. A person can be an expert at using a sausage stuffer and meat grinder, they may be able to stuff 20 pounds…

When considering a bread machine there are a few things to look for but most importantly is the quality. A great way to determine quality is through on line reviews which can be found on just about any on line retailer that sells them. Or simply do a search on…