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Photo of the week - Rainbows in Waves
Rainbows in Waves, Manhattan Beach, CA
(C) Alicia Ross
Desperate Cooks Freeze Their Cheese!
Alicia says: I started freezing my cheese when I got tired of throwing away huge moldy hunks at $5 and $10 each. And when I realized I was throwing away bags of shredded cheese too often as well, I really got into freezing cheese. For blocks, wrap in wax paper and foil and label and date the cheese so you know what you have in the freezer. Thaw in the refrigerator and use within 3 days.
Kraft suggests the only unopened bags of shredded cheese should be frozen, but I still freeze half used bags that I know I just opened and are mold-free. Once the bags are opened, they do mold quickly, so be aware before throwing them in the freezer.
What are you serving for the Super Bowl and where will you watch?
A little Saints, a little Stuffed Potato Skins makes the perfect Super Super Bowl combo for Alicia!
What’s your favorite type of make-at-home pizza crust? We really want to know!
What’s your favorite type of make-at-home pizza crust? The field is a lot more crowded now that ever before!
Desperately seeking the perfect travel mug: Is this too much to ask?
Alicia needs a new travel mug and can’t find one. She's hoping that you all can help.
Music matches the mood at Camille's in Key West
Florida restaurant's tunes send Debbie down memory's playlist.
Does Michael Pollan matter? Come join the conversation!
Michael Pollan is to food what Al Gore is to Global Warming. Come join our conversation about if and why we need to pay attention to what Pollan has to say.
Grilled Cheese Your Way: Updating a classic for modern tastes
There’s nothing better than a real, old-fashioned grilled cheese sandwich –- unless it’s a real, “New-Fashioned” Grilled Cheese Sandwich.
Take a Tour of Moroccan Cuisine with Guest Blogger Nisrine Merzouki
From a tagine of beef and vegetables to brewats with safron chicken, Moroccan cuisine is distinct and delicious. Guest Blogger Nisrine Merzouki leads the way.Reducing your sodium intake: It's all in the details
Food companies like Campbell’s and ConAgra have been reducing the amount of sodium in canned soups and entrees over the past few years without telling us.
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