Cooking 101

How to make a balsamic reduction

How to make a balsamic reduction

If you ever dine out, then I’m sure you’ve had a dish somewhere along the way that is served with a balsamic reduction lightly drizzled on top. It sounds fancy. It tastes wonderful. It is very versatile. I love it. It seems like a bit […]

How to make perfect fried green tomatoes

How to make perfect fried green tomatoes

There is not anything a whole lot better than fried green tomatoes ….if they are done right! But, that’s the problem. Not all fried green tomatoes are created equal. Some people like to over batter them. Sometimes they are soggy. Sometimes they are not cooked […]

What is Vinegar?

What is Vinegar?

The other day, my daughter asked me what vinegar was. Well, being a Georgia Tech geek and having a passion for chemistry, I told her what it was and how it was made. She thought that others might want to know and suggested I post it […]

It happens to the best of us! Read the entire recipe!

I hope you don’t think Melissa and I do “everything right” in kitchen because we don’t – we make our share of Kitchen Mistakes. Here is a prime example… It was a typical Sunday and I had been busy working on my menu for the […]

Do you need to wash your melons?

Do you need to wash your melons?

Well, isn’t that an interesting question? You may be thinking that you are not going to eat the rind so why do you need to waste the time washing the exterior of a melon? But, think about it for just a second. Melons and squashes […]

How to prepare perfect strawberries

How to prepare perfect strawberries

This is something I probably take for granted – one of those little tricks of the trade that make the perfect sliced strawberries. The experts say to not wash or cut your strawberries until you are ready to eat them. However, in my house, if […]

Substituting Tzatziki Sauce for Plain Yogurt

Substituting Tzatziki Sauce for Plain Yogurt

I was making a Syrian dish the other day and the recipe called for plain low-fat yogurt. I didn’t have any on hand so I put it on my grocery list. It was the last ingredient I bought and I actually almost forgot it. Anyway, […]