High blood pressure is a common ailment these days that can be offset through lower sodium consumption. Once we are used to flavoring our foods with salt, however, it becomes very difficult to want any other flavor. Many cooks are simply unaware of the various herbs that work with certain foods. It takes […]
To understand what a Scoville Unit is, one must understand what they measure. All hot peppers contain capsaicinoids, natural substances that produce a burning sensation in the mouth, causing the eyes to water and the nose to run, and even induce perspiration. The primary capsaicinoid, capsaicin, is so hot that a single drop diluted in […]
Pancakes are a favorite with children and adults of all ages. I hope you find the following recipe useful.
Basic Pancake Mix (Makes about 13 cups of dry mix)
10 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups nonfat dry milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup baking powder
2 tablespoons salt
Combine all ingredients in […]
Tuscany is famous worldwide for its wine and olive oil, however,
the people of Tuscany have lots of other food products to be
proud of. One of the best things that are made Tuscany is the
Pecorino cheese. The Pecorino is made of ewe’s milk (pecora in
Italian means sheep), and is also typical of more southern
regions of Italy.
The […]
