Onions are a staple in many houses in the United States. Like most vegetables, onions go bad with time. Which brings us to the question, how long do onions last? First of all, it is important to note that there are several factors that influence the shelf life of onions. Storage is one of those…
Blueberries are one of my go-to fruits because they are flavorful and contain a lot of nutrients. These flavorful are harvested from blueberry shrubs. They are dark blue in color with a purple hue. Blueberries can be eaten as fruits or used in various recipes. They are a great addition to fruit salads, yogurt, cereals,…
Oranges are one of my favorite fruits. They are as tasty as they are refreshing. You can eat them as a snack or when you go for an outdoor adventure. You could also make amazing orange juice with them. I tend to buy lots of oranges just so that I have them on hand. If…
Apples are an amazing snack. They are crispy and juicy and so flavorful. To date, I have not met anyone who does not like apples. There are very many different types of apples in the market. In the United States, the most common types are Granny Smith, Red Delicious, and Golden Delicious. You can eat…
When I first thought of canning to preserve my food, I felt so intimidated. It felt like a complex process that needed a lot of time and energy but I am always up for a challenge. So I started doing my research on canning food preservation ideas. Water Bath Canning Hacks. Click here to read….
You may have noted that fish sauce is used in the preparation of certain Chinese meals. Well, when it comes to Southeast Asian dishes, particularly Taiwanese, Thai and Vietnamese, the use of fish sauce is a staple. Fish sauce is anything but ordinary. To begin with, it is rich in colour being a translucent reddish-golden…
Essentially, dates are the fruit borne from the date palm tree. It is what we refer to as stone fruit. That is to mean that it has only one seed kind of like mangoes and olives. This single seed is covered up by fleshy fruit. Dates were first traced to early Mesopotamia and to date…
Guacamole can be described as a dip that is made out of avocados, lime, and other fresh ingredients such as cilantro, tomatoes, onions and so much more. As with most things in our kitchens and pantries, guacamole can either be store-bought or home – made. The store -bought alternative will usually come with a best…
Essentially, when we say honey, we mean the natural substance that is sweet and produced by bees using the nectar that they get from flowers or even secretions from plants. An interesting fact about honey is that because the composition of honey usually depends on factors such as the breed of bees and the different…