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What superfood raw/vegan drink blend should I purchase for my cooked to raw lifestyle transition?

I’m cleaning out the crap in my life, and after A LOT of extensive research over the years, I have begun to make lifestyle changes slowly and am ready for a 90 day raw/vegan superfeast transition. I noticed a lot of these superfood mixes are REALLLY expensive, also, there’s so many brands out there with […]

What type wine to serve for Thanksgiving?

This will be a traditional Thanksgiving meal - turkey, dressing, etc. Red, white, blush? A couple of each to please everyone? We really aren’t planning for guests but people tend to drift in. I’m no wine connoisseur by any means but I don’t want to serve something that clashes with the […]

What can i use to sterilize my wine equipment?

I am looking to use bleach for the sterilization of my wine making equipment. Can it be used in a safe manner?
Hi Ted, just to clarify, normal house type bleach?

Can I use the left over marinade during the cooking process

I had some pork loins that I marinaded over night and I’d like to use whats left ( what was in the container, that the raw pork was in, the bottle is empty) as a baster during cooking. The pork is cooking, so will the leftover marinade be ok to use? It’s not […]

For those who are new to cooking. What are your biggest concerns when it comes to cooking

Are you worried you won’t have the ingredients or that the dish may not turn out as intended? Do you feel like you just don’t know how to cook or do you avoid cooking because of the time it takes to prepare a meal? Or is it an image thing…Ladies are you worried about taking […]

After cooking tamales do you have to let them cool before storing

I made tamales and cooked a pot full (8 dozen) after cooking them I ate one which was firm. We immediately removed them from the steamer and wrapped them in foil. We gave them to people and later they said they were mushy. I am sure they were cooked enough, what happened?
I’m sorry I mean […]

After cooking tamales do you have to let them cool before storing?

I made tamales and cooked a pot full (8 dozen) after cooking them I ate one which was firm. We immediately removed them from the steamer and wrapped them in foil. We gave them to people and later they said they were mushy. I am sure they were cooked enough, what happened?
I’m sorry I mean […]

What are some healthy foods/recipes that are easy to make?

My boyfriend has high blood pressure and is 40 pounds over weight for his age, only 19 years old. He eats very unhealthy foods, like fast food every day. I want to help him change that, and get healthy. By doing so, im willing to make him food everyday that is good for him, but […]

What are some good recipes for tart cakes?

I just bought some tart cake pans, and I cannot find any good recipes to use. What would be some good ones, or a website I could get some recipes at?

Where can I find recipes that require no reheating?

My husband has to take lunch to work but cant reheat his food. He doesnt want to take sandwiches every day. I found recipes like macaroni pasta but that would get boring also. I need more recipes.