Have the blueberries you bought been in the fridge for a worrying amount of time? How long is too long? How do you know if they’re bad? Blueberries definitely do go bad. When they start to go bad, they will get very soft and dark. When they have a bad smell or start growing mold, …
Brie, a soft cheese with an edible white mold rind, is best enjoyed with plain crackers or bread as well as grapes and walnuts. While you enjoy this smooth and savory delight, keep an eye on the clock and your brie ‘breezy’ to ensure the health of you and your guests. If setting out this …
Dates are one of the oldest fruits known to man and are sometimes referred to as the “tree of life” because of this. They are a very sweet fruit with a caramel-like taste. They can also have notes of butterscotch, toffee, or chocolate. Date palm trees can grow up to one hundred feet tall. It …
Donuts are a delicious and filling snack or breakfast. A fresh, warm, donut is one of life’s simple delicacies. But when you leave them out for too long, they can go stale. Once donuts cool, the fat becomes the controlling flavor and the donuts are no longer desirable. Luckily, if you don’t want your donuts …
One of life’s greatest mysteries is why there is a discrepancy between the number of buns in a pack and the number of hot dogs or hamburgers sold in a package. Surely you’ve found yourself in the position of buying an extra bag of buns in an effort to have enough to go around, only …
Some foods make chefs, both amateur and professional take a little more pause than others. Salmonella and other foodborne illnesses present themselves in some ingredients more than others. Anyone who’s ever had a bad shrimp can attest to the pain and suffering it will cause. So if you’ve taken home leftovers from a safely-prepared batch …
Monterey Jack cheese is a white, semi-hard cheese made from cow’s milk. Its flavor is mild and buttery, comparable to the flavor of Colby and mozzarella. It has a high fat and moisture content that makes it perfect for melting, it is especially popular in Mexican cuisine. Monterey Jack cheese is often combined with other …
Popular in New Orleans, beignets are a delicious French or Italian pastry. Basically they are very similar to donuts, they taste just like them. They are deep fried fritters, often made in small squares or circles (sort of like donut holes) dusted with powdered sugar. They are served as a breakfast treat, pairing wonderfully with …
Scallops are a popular and delicious seafood dish. They are extremely versatile, pairing well with lots of different pastas or salads, or just on their own as the main course. Scallops are bright, tangy, buttery and a very mild seafood, making them a great seafood option for anyone! Scallops can go bad rather quickly if …
So, you’ve cooked a big batch of chicken, or got way too much rotisserie from the grocery store. And now, you’ve found yourself in a pickle: way too much chicken that you were forced to chill in the fridge. Now, the next day, you’re feeling peckish and lazy, and wondering: can you eat cold chicken? …