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What's the Shelf Life of Rice? - Tip of the Day
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It's always tempting to buy rice in bulk at big-box stores and supermarket sales. But how long will it last in your pantry?
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Spring Kitchen Cleaning in Four Days
Photo: Jennifer Iserloh.
If you're hiding inside when the weather really gets chilly, you will probably find yourself spending a lot more time in the warmth of your comforting kitchen. It's the prefect time to think ahead and go through those dusty kitchen cabinets to freshen up and use up leftovers.
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Do jars take up more space than fresh produce, dairy and meats? Wasting food is never a good idea, but remove that ancient jar of pickles or find a great use for half-used condiments. Have half a bottle of BBQ sauce floating around your fridge? Make a BBQ meatloaf for dinner tonight. I keep all my jars and bottles together, so I can see what I have at a quick glance, to avoid over-spending on items I'll only use once.
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Mamirolle, Marshmallows and Matcha - The Globe and Mail in 60 Seconds
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| Green and red crab apples. Photo: Pink Sherbet Photography, Flickr. |
- Chef Normand Laprise writes about the health perks, versatility and deliciousness of apples, and offers a recipe for Geneva Apple Puree.
- Canada's Le Mamirolle uses a French process to create a strong cheese with a sweet and salty taste for fromage fiends.
- Toronto's Pico serves "bipolar" cooking on the whole, but boasts an exceptional brunch.
- Sweet dining spots across Canada are experimenting with fancy versions of the classic marshmallow -- from pumpkin flavors to gelatin-free concoctions -- and offering up refined s'mores.
- As fall approaches, there are five things to add to your pantry: spelt, icewine jelly, matcha tea, spicy chocolate and barbecue sauce.
- Fish continue to suffer as we delight in all things from the sea. Now a new study says our obsession with omega-3 fatty acids could bring on "a forage fish wipeout."
- If done right, corn dogs can be a perfect party treat.
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Your Quirky Must-Have Pantry Items
Last night I was sitting around with some friends, having just finished a terrific dinner, when we stumbled upon the subject of our quirky pantry staples. Those things that you always have to have on hand that are a little out of the ordinary, in case you have a particular craving that must be sated. My friend Fran and her husband always have soba noodles in their cupboards. My parents always have honey toasted wheat germ in the fridge. I don't feel comfortable without a bottle of fish sauce, a vast backup supply of pepper corns and at least three different kinds of mustard.
What are those things that you need to have in your kitchen in order to feel comfortable and well-stocked?
Filed under: Food Oddities, Real Kitchens
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