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First of all, I LOVE to cook. I raised four kids and worked so quick and easy was very important. I can answer most any food/recipe question. Home style cooking is my favorite forum, but I also am knowledgable in sauces and some saute. Questions about food storage, food safety, quick and easy meals, cook ahead meals for freezing and hostess ideas are welcome here.
I have over 30 years in the food and hospitality industry. I am a certified serve-safe manager. I have entered a few recipe contests and won grand prize in one. I write recipes for fun and love to share them.
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I have always just loved cooking. I really started applying myself to learning more when I was 18 years old and served chicken that was really pink inside. It was so embarrassing. I wanted to serve meals that made my guests tastebuds pop with pleasure. It's been 27 years since that bad chicken moment and I think I've achieved my goals!
I think my next step is to write a cookbook, I am really into low fat cooking these days and have written quite a few wonderful recipes based on the Weight Watchers points system.
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Hi Lo, Most canned goods don't have an expiration date. Some do however have a "best by" date. This is just the manufacturer telling you when they think the flavor will still be at its best. I checked
Hi CC, I think the best I've used in 30 years of cooking is Rival. I have the large oval and it is wonderful. Crock pots do get hot but that is to be expected. They slowly bring your food to a gentle
Hi Danielle, No, butter and margarine will taste very close when used to cook eggs. When using cooking spray you'll want to re-apply it for each new batch of food and remember not to cook over too high
Hi Patricia, I was always taught to store potatoes in a cool, dark, dry place. I think your fridge would have too much moisture. Darkness inhibits the growth of new sprouts. I have always had one drawer
Hi Vickie, What makes a crust flakey is having just right balance of moistness and using a good quality shortening. You need to not over mix the dough either. Brushing beaten egg whites on pastry is

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