If you are a garlic lover like me, you know there is nothing like too much garlic. I like stocking up on garlic because I use it in most of my recipes. Unfortunately, mold can grow on garlic if you don’t store it properly or if it’s way past its shelf life. It manifests as…
Chicken is a staple in most households. It is versatile, easy to prepare, and you can serve it for both lunch and dinner. Unfortunately, there are instances where the chicken can acquire funny tastes. If you cook chicken and it ends up having a strange taste, you may ask, why does my chicken taste like…
Apples are popular fruits in the United States, so it is no surprise that most people love apple juice. Apples contain natural sugar and are low in calories. They are super nutritious and have numerous health benefits. You can buy apple juice at a local store near you or make your own at home. If…
Sake is a Japanese wine that is commonly known as nihonshu. Manufacturers make it using fermented rice. In Japan, sake is a popular ingredient in most households. Most people serve it on special occasions. Sake has also gained popularity in the United States and is available in most restaurant menus. Sake is quite versatile. You can drink…
Brownies are a go-to snack for most people, me included. Unfortunately, they do not last for as long as we would want them to. It is unlikely that you would store brownies long enough for you to start wondering whether they are safe to eat. However, if it happens, you may ask yourself; when do…
Horseradish is a root vegetable that is used as a condiment or a spice. It has gained popularity in the United States since it has several culinary and medicinal uses. Horseradish significantly improves the flavor of dishes it is added to. Most people mix it with white vinegar to further enhance its flavor. Horseradish is…
Chicken is a staple in most American households, mostly because it is affordable and delicious. I prefer buying a lot of chicken at once and storing it in my freezer to avoid going to the grocery store whenever I need to make a chicken dish. If you cook chicken regularly, you are likely to come…
So what do you do when you cook a large batch of bacon and have some leftovers after a big family breakfast? Do you leave it at room temperature until you are ready to eat it again, or do you have to refrigerate it? Does cooked bacon need to be refrigerated? Everyone that knows me…
Gazpacho is a fresh and hearty uncooked vegetable soup whose origin can be traced back to southern Spain. If you are familiar with it, you know that summer can never be complete without gazpacho. I don’t know about you, but the summer heat makes me rather lazy, so gazpacho comes in very handy when I…