Blog Posts on kitchen tips

Ooops…Is That Burnt Rice I Smell? Fix That Kitchen Flop Fast. by Foodie Momster on Apr 11, 2012It is terrible to see food go to waste. But this is almost inevitable to kitchen newbies like me. I remember well how I botched up a huge batch of chicken curry for not being wise enough to realize that I wasn’t supposed to use the entire pack of c...

Shrimp Scampi W/ Fettuccini by Feistycook on Feb 20, 2012What exactly is a Scampi? According to Seaffod Experts website; Scampi is a type of lobster and is one of the world’s finest delicacies. There are, however, other species frequently referred to as scampi. For example, in the Midwest region of the U...

Christmas Gifts From Your Kitchen by Feistycook on Dec 15, 2011There really is nothing wrong with giving food items as Christmas Gifts. And it’s even more special if you make the goodies yourself. Christmas time is baking time so it’s always a good idea to double or triple your baked goodies so you h...

Christmas Sugar Cookies For 2011 by Feistycook on Dec 8, 2011Making sugar cookies complete with decorations thanks to my mediocre talent is a tradition in my family. It started with my son when he was 5 years old. Now it’s with my 5 year old daughter while my 13 yr old son just helps out with the decorat...

Useful Tips Part 1 by The Sweet Life on Sep 29, 2011Here are some useful tips for all of you guys:Take your bananas apart when you get home from the store. If you leave them connected at the stem, they ripen faster.Peppers with 3 bumps on the bottom are sweeter and better for eating. Peppers with 4 bu...

Tips on using oil and fats Part 2 by Goodish Cooking on Aug 18, 20119. You can prolong the usable life of olive oil by adding a small amount of canola oil to it. Olive oil, one of the healthiest oils, has a low smoke point which allows it to break down more easily and start smoking. On the other hand, canola oil has...

3 basic rules for ergonomic cooking by Goodish Cooking on Aug 16, 2011"The universe is in order when your station is set up the way you like it"-Anthony Bourdain, Kitchen Confidential (2000)Anthony Bourdain is one of my inspirations when I was just beginning to get my gastronomic and culinary appreciation to a hig...

How to Keep Store-Bought Herbs Fresh Longer by my twisted recipes on Aug 9, 2011I usually buy dried herbs for they are easier to store.  But sometimes, I'd like to have some fresh herbs ready for my usage.  Unfortunately, I don't have an herb garden.  My take was, since I don't have an herb garden, I have to do wi...

Toasted Garlic by my twisted recipes on Aug 5, 2011Since I often make garlic rice in the morning (and anytime of the day), I find it quite laboriuos to peel and crush garlic everytime.  So to cut my prep time in half, I do the toasting early on and store them in a tight container ready to use wh...

Must Haves in Your Kitchen (Part 2) by my twisted recipes on Jul 1, 2011In my previous post on Must Haves in your Kitchen Part 1, you may notice that they are tools that at the very least you must have in your kitchen.  In this entry, I'll discuss about the ingredients, spices, herbs or condiments you must , usually...