Posts by Anne James

Cast iron skillets are, if not the oldest, then certainly one of the oldest types of cookware still in use today, with a multitude of sizes and shapes from which to choose. What is the best and most...

How do you make whipping cream without heavy cream? It sounds like an impossibility, right? Well, I’m here to tell you it can be done. Whole milk, straight from the cow, contains heavy cream, which...

I have a friend who has been cooking around severe family food allergies for more than 50 years (as well as her commissioned cakes and desserts for the local town). I called her for input on working...

Relish is a vinegar-based condiment that consists of chopped pickles, onions, green peppers, and other vegetables. It is usually served as a side dish with hamburgers or hot dogs but can also be...

Banana bread is a delicious treat that millions enjoy. However, it can be tricky to decide how to store it once it comes out of the oven. If you want to eat banana bread within the next four or so...

So there was a great sale at your local supermarket on poultry, and you ended up buying way too many whole chickens. But you can’t possibly use all those before they go bad, so how can you keep...