I’ve been cooking rice for over 50 years. However, recently I’ve been trying a variety of different types of rice, including brown rice, wild rice, jasmine, and my personal favorite, basmati....

When making jam, knowing which ingredients are best is the first step to having a delicious final result. The type of sugar to use is one of the most common questions I get. I've been making all...

If you are a frequent cook, you probably often wonder whether having a lid on the pot makes the food cook faster. While recipes usually tell you whether to put a lid on or not, does having one...

Let’s face it, as a cook who likes to prepare every dish from scratch and cooks the “old-fashioned way,” a Dutch oven is pretty irreplaceable. As a matter of fact, I have five Dutch ovens and...

We are lucky enough to have two giant blueberry bushes in our backyard and usually get over 20 pints per year. Once picked, they look great sitting on the counter in a bowl. However, leaving them...

Roux can be used in many cooking applications as a thickening agent. From sauces and soups to casseroles, stews, and curries, roux is considered an indispensable ingredient. Making a roux is...