Archive for January, 2008

Jan 31 2008

What to Do About … A Soggy Pie Crust

If you are plagued by a soggy crust each time you make a pie, try these helpful tips:
- Sprinkle crust with powdered sugar before filling
- Bake crust at 450 degrees for about 10 minutes prior to filling (especially if using a cream-style pie that does not cook long)
- Chill all ingredients before mixing and [...]

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Jan 30 2008

Cheesy Pizza Pulls

Super Bowl Treats
This Sunday is the Super Bowl and, although I’m not a big professional football watcher, I will definitely be watching the super bowl again with my family and our friends, the Stolls. More than watching the game, I enjoy the fellowship and delicious foods we always love to have. In the quest [...]

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Jan 26 2008

Sweet News – Aspartame

Published by Ellen Easley under n. Nutrition Info

Aspartame was first approved by the FDA in 1981 and is widely used in diet soft drinks and sugar-free food products. Aspartame, like most artificial sweeteners, is a man-made chemical that has undergone numerous studies to determine if it has any adverse effects.
To date, none of the studies done have verified any specific adverse effects [...]

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Jan 25 2008

Don’t Forget Our Soldiers!

Published by Ellen Easley under n. Food Safety

 

Our soldiers fighting abroad help to keep us safe and sound. Why not show your appreciation to a soldier by sending him or her a tasty gift! Here are some recommendations from the United States Department of Agriculture for safe and delicious options to be sent oversees:

Most importantly, mail foods that are not perishable, can [...]

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Jan 24 2008

Bread Making Advice

If you enjoy making whole wheat bread, rolls, and baked goods at home, try this cooking tip that I use all the time:
Instead of putting flour on your board to knead on, spread a little oil on the board. Using oil helps the bread not stick to the board or get too dry. This tip [...]

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