Kitchen Basics

Parmesan-Herb Dipping Oil {Kitchen Basics}

Do you dip? No, silly, not THAT kind of dip. Yuck! (If you live around "good ol' boys, you know what I mean. If you don't, well...sorry you're missing out on the good ol' boys, but be glad you're NOT experiencing their dipping.) I mean the good...

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How Hot is That Pepper Anyway? {Kitchen Basics}

I've had several people ask me why I always make my jams and jellies with habanero (not habañero) peppers since they are so doggone hot. In fact, they're blazing! Well, you know I like spicy, and I like heat. But...I don't ALWAYS use habaneros....

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Preserving Spring: Strawberry-Basil-Pepper Jelly

#letsbreakbread I really don't spend every hour of every day making jelly and jam even though it must seem that way. It's just the season, y'all. The berries are coming in; the herbs are bountiful and it's too dang hot to do much outside. So...

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Kitchen Basics Sides

Preserving Summer: Cherry Habanero Jelly

I'm on a roll with berries and fruits lately including cherries which have reappeared at our markets. If I can keep enough of them on hand before Hubby eats them as is, I make this Cherry Habanero Jelly. Our supply that I made last fall...

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Blueberry-Basil Vinegar and Vinaigrette {Kitchen Basics}

It's funny, ya' know. When it comes to blogging, sometimes it's what seems to be the most insignificant things that create the most interest. Take my mention of Blueberry-Basil Vinegar, for example, during this week's THV11 segment on...

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Kitchen Basics Salt and Pepper

Kitchen Basics: Kitchen Herb Garden, Part 1

This is my new herb garden location Hubby created for me. I know he did it because he loves me, but my constant whining may have had a little something to do with it as well. Either way, I’m tickled pink and really looking forward to nursing it...

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Kitchen Basics Salt and Pepper

Let’s Talk Vanilla Beans {Kitchen Basics}

If you are one of those who thinks vanilla grew in little brown bottles on the grocery shelves, don't feel alone in your thinking. You have lots of friends in your corner. And it's okay. Just dont' be using that imitation stuff. It...

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You Need These Knives {Kitchen Basics}

#letsbreakbread I've often been asked what one piece of advice I would give to new cooks and what one piece of kitchen equipment I would recommend to have. Well, my answer to both of those would be, "You need these knives." But, I would further...

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