Author Archives: CJ

Clean Streak Free Glass

Posted on June 9, 2011 by CJ

It is that time of the year to dust off winter and finish your spring cleaning. When I want clean, streak free windows I use a mixture of corn starch and water to clean them. I use used newspaper as … Continue reading →

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Lemon Glazed Carrots

Posted on June 8, 2011 by CJ

This time of year is my favorite, not only because it is warmer, but also that I get to spend lots of time in the fields harvesting fresh vegetables and fruits.  This week I picked 50 lbs of blackberries and … Continue reading →

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Oil Hot Enough?

Posted on June 8, 2011 by CJ

When frying it is important to make sure that your oil is hot enough.  An easy way to do this is to put a kernel of popcorn in the oil as it heats up.  The kernel will pop when the … Continue reading →

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Dry Vanilla Beans

Posted on June 7, 2011 by CJ

Vanilla beans add great flavor to your recipes, but they can be expensive.  When I find the beans on sale I normally stock up on a few.  If you find your beans have dried or shriveled and you need to … Continue reading →

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Refrigerator Potato Rolls

Posted on June 6, 2011 by CJ

  I just put the dough for refrigerator potato rolls in the refrigerator to rise.  These are easy and flexible dinner rolls and the dough can be made in advance and kept in the refrigerator for 1-3 days.  Try putting … Continue reading →

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Avoiding Beet Stains

Posted on June 6, 2011 by CJ

  Beets were coming in at the farm this weekend and I had just opened my last jar of pickled beets.  I love beets, but hate the stains that they leave on your hands.  You can stop the stains by … Continue reading →

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Basil Gimlet and Basil Syrup

Posted on June 2, 2011 by CJ

So it is almost the weekend and while it is not officially summer until July 21st, the late days of Spring have delivered us some fresh basil and a Friday mood for a great cocktail. For those of you who … Continue reading →

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Chicken Kiev

Posted on June 2, 2011 by CJ

Maybe this one is just a blast from the past for me, but I remember fashionable people in the 70s serving Chicken Kiev at dinner parties. Some research suggested that this dish was at it’s heyday in the late 60s … Continue reading →

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Half a Cup

Posted on June 2, 2011 by CJ

Ever been working a recipe and find yourself without the proper size measuring cup on the counter?  You can accurately measure 1/2 cup by using a 1 cup measuring cup and tilting it until the liquid touches the edge of … Continue reading →

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Glass Measuring Cups or Glasses Stuck Together

Posted on June 1, 2011 by CJ

Do your glass measuring cups and glasses ever get stuck together and you are afraid that getting them apart will break them?  Place ice in the top cup, then place the bottom cup/glass in warm tap water.  The contrast in … Continue reading →

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