Cooking and baking are all part of the Christmas fun, but it can get hectic. With all the parties taking place and Christmas dinner to plan it is easy to become overwhelmed. Here are some tips that can help you deal with all that so you can enjoy the holiday season. Christmas Parties: Grab Your Calendar Thefirst thing to do is to grab a calendar and write down all the events you willbe attending that require you to cook or bring something. If you use a nice bigone, you can also use it for writing down recipe ideas and shopping
1000 Island Steak – Guaranteed To Win The Tailgate
So this is something that has been in my family for a very long time. It’s a recipe for a mouth-watering burger that can only be described as pure manliness. When I was in high school my buddies would come over every time we had this because they could never get enough. One of my best friends appropriately dubbed it the “Heart Attack Special” and you will see why in a moment. But the name “1000 Island Steak” is actually what we call it. We are from Upstate New York (in other words we live in the state of New
The Sharp Shopper’s Guide to Chef’s Knives
Have you ever sliced through an onion and hit your thumb instead? Ever tried to chop a tomato and found the best you can do is mash it? The problem isn’t your culinary skills–it’s your knife. The sad truth is that most people stock their kitchens with sub-bar cutlery, and most home chefs have no idea what they’re missing. For culinary professionals, busy parents preparing family dinners, and weekend cooking enthusiasts alike, a trusty knife is indispensable. The most reached-for knife in any kitchen is the chef’s knife. These mid-sized knives are the workhorses of the food business. They chop
