Specific Food Information
Information and resources dealing with specific food subjects designed for home cooking.
Leavening - What is sourdough?
Sourdough breads have a characteristically sour flavor. Find out what makes it sour.
Sourdough breads have a characteristically sour flavor. Find out what makes it sour.
Leavening - What is yeast?
Salt inhibits the growth of yeast. Learn about the different types of yeast, plus how to use and store it.
Salt inhibits the growth of yeast. Learn about the different types of yeast, plus how to use and store it.
Leavening - What is baking powder?
You can make your own baking powder. Learn about baking powder and what to substitute.
You can make your own baking powder. Learn about baking powder and what to substitute.
Leavening - What is baking soda?
Baking soda plus water equals carbon dioxide. It is used to make baked goods rise. Learn more about baking soda.
Baking soda plus water equals carbon dioxide. It is used to make baked goods rise. Learn more about baking soda.
Canned Food Cooking Tips and Hints
Is storing food in an open can harmful? Find out and get tips on cooking with canned foods.
Is storing food in an open can harmful? Find out and get tips on cooking with canned foods.
Food Coloring and Health
Food coloring comes in an abundance of colors for home cooking.
Food coloring comes in an abundance of colors for home cooking.
Food Coloring Laws
The food and drug act regulates how food coloring is used. Learn more about food coloring regulations.
The food and drug act regulates how food coloring is used. Learn more about food coloring regulations.
Bagel Storage and Slicing Tips
Learn how to properly store and slice bagels.
Learn how to properly store and slice bagels.
Gelatin Cooking Tips and Hints
Some fruits will prevent gelatin from thickening. Find out how to avoid problems when cooking with gelatin.
Some fruits will prevent gelatin from thickening. Find out how to avoid problems when cooking with gelatin.
Gelatin Varieties and Types
Learn about vegetarian and other types of gelatins.
Learn about vegetarian and other types of gelatins.
Vanilla Cooking Tips and Homemade Vanilla Extract
Try making your own vanilla extract at home, plus more vanilla cooking tips.
Try making your own vanilla extract at home, plus more vanilla cooking tips.
Vanilla Selection and Storage
Learn how to select vanilla and proper storage methods.
Learn how to select vanilla and proper storage methods.
Adulterated Mexican Vanilla Extract
If your vanilla extract comes from Mexico, it may have unsafe additives. Get the details.
If your vanilla extract comes from Mexico, it may have unsafe additives. Get the details.
Vanilla Extract, Imitation Vanilla, and Vanilla Flavoring
Find out the difference between vanilla extract, imitation vanilla, and vanilla flavoring.
Find out the difference between vanilla extract, imitation vanilla, and vanilla flavoring.
Vanilla Beans
Vanilla beans come from orchids. Learn more about how vanilla is harvested and fermented before being sold.
Vanilla beans come from orchids. Learn more about how vanilla is harvested and fermented before being sold.
Molasses Substitutions, Measures, Tips and Hints
Molasses can make baked beans take longer to cook. Get substitutions, tips and hints on cooking with molasses.
Molasses can make baked beans take longer to cook. Get substitutions, tips and hints on cooking with molasses.
Molasses Storage
How long can you store molasses? Find out how to properly store molasses.
How long can you store molasses? Find out how to properly store molasses.
Molasses History
Learn the difference between blackstrap molasses, treacle, and other molasses varieties and how to cook with them.
Learn the difference between blackstrap molasses, treacle, and other molasses varieties and how to cook with them.
Baby Food Tips and Hints - Don'ts
Homemade Baby Food Tips and Hints - Don'ts. Learn tips on what not to do when making baby food at home.
Homemade Baby Food Tips and Hints - Don'ts. Learn tips on what not to do when making baby food at home.
Baby Food Tips and Hints - Do's
Homemade Baby Food Tips and Hints - Do's. Learn tips for making baby food at home.
Homemade Baby Food Tips and Hints - Do's. Learn tips for making baby food at home.
Capers Recipes and Information
Capers have long been a favorite in the Mediterranean region. The small, green herb buds lend a piquant sour and salty flavor to salads, dressings, sauces, vegetables and a variety of main dishes.
Capers have long been a favorite in the Mediterranean region. The small, green herb buds lend a piquant sour and salty flavor to salads, dressings, sauces, vegetables and a variety of main dishes.
Cool Summer Food Recipes and Cooking Information
Cool Summer Foods Recipes. Find the best recipes for barbecue, holidays, parties, and summer's prime fruits and vegetables.
Cool Summer Foods Recipes. Find the best recipes for barbecue, holidays, parties, and summer's prime fruits and vegetables.
Edible Flowers Recipes and Cooking Information
Make your food not only taste good, but also look pretty with recipes using edible flowers.
Make your food not only taste good, but also look pretty with recipes using edible flowers.
Garlic Recipes and Cooking Information
All about the stinking rose, garlic, including history and many recipes.
All about the stinking rose, garlic, including history and many recipes.
Gelatin Recipes and Cooking Information
Yes, most gelatin is a meat by-product, but there are alternatives. Gelatin is not just for dessert. Find out how to keep your gelatin from failing and try one of the many recipes.
Yes, most gelatin is a meat by-product, but there are alternatives. Gelatin is not just for dessert. Find out how to keep your gelatin from failing and try one of the many recipes.
Graham Crackers and Graham Flour Recipes and Cooking Help
Graham cracker and graham flour recipes and cooking instructions. What is graham flour? Learn about graham crackers and graham flour and how to cook with them. Many recipes.
Graham cracker and graham flour recipes and cooking instructions. What is graham flour? Learn about graham crackers and graham flour and how to cook with them. Many recipes.
Home Cooking Specials
You'll find an extensive listing of articles by subject on various foods, including edible flowers, baby food, gelatin, honey, hot dogs, jerky, ketchup, peanut butter, maple syrup and more.
You'll find an extensive listing of articles by subject on various foods, including edible flowers, baby food, gelatin, honey, hot dogs, jerky, ketchup, peanut butter, maple syrup and more.
Honey Flavors and Varieties
There are over 300 unique flavors of honey in the U.S. Here are some of the more popular varieties.
There are over 300 unique flavors of honey in the U.S. Here are some of the more popular varieties.
Honey Forms, Colors, and Textures
Honey Colors, Forms and Products. Choose the proper form of honey for your recipe.
Honey Colors, Forms and Products. Choose the proper form of honey for your recipe.
Honey Tips and Hints
Honey Cooking Tips and Hints. Learn how to cook with honey and substitute honey for sugar.
Honey Cooking Tips and Hints. Learn how to cook with honey and substitute honey for sugar.
Hot Dogs Recipes and Cooking Information
Hot dogs, red hots, weiners, franks, no matter what you call them, history and recipes for a truly American food icon.
Hot dogs, red hots, weiners, franks, no matter what you call them, history and recipes for a truly American food icon.
Jerky Recipes and Cooking Information
Don't spend money on commercial jerky full of preservatives. Jerky is easy to make at home and you can control what goes into it. You'll find recipes for beef, venison, and even tofu jerky.
Don't spend money on commercial jerky full of preservatives. Jerky is easy to make at home and you can control what goes into it. You'll find recipes for beef, venison, and even tofu jerky.
Ketchup Recipes and Cooking Information
Learn the history and health benefits of America's favorite condiment and make your own ketchup at home.
Learn the history and health benefits of America's favorite condiment and make your own ketchup at home.
Maple Syrup Recipes and Cooking Information
All about maple syrup, plus recipes for using it and how to make your own at home.
All about maple syrup, plus recipes for using it and how to make your own at home.
Molasses Recipes and Cooking Information
Molasses used to be the primary sweetener used in days of yore until refined white sugar pushed it to the back of the shelf. It has a distinctive flavor that brings extra sparkle and comfort to many recipes.
Molasses used to be the primary sweetener used in days of yore until refined white sugar pushed it to the back of the shelf. It has a distinctive flavor that brings extra sparkle and comfort to many recipes.
Paté Recipes and Cooking Information
Paté is not limited to liver or even poultry. You can create impressive paté from meat, seafood, and vegetables. Most are very simple to prepare. Try some new recipes for the ultimate appetizer.
Paté is not limited to liver or even poultry. You can create impressive paté from meat, seafood, and vegetables. Most are very simple to prepare. Try some new recipes for the ultimate appetizer.
Peanut Butter Recipes and Cooking Information
An American-born comfort food, it's not just for peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, as you will see from the interesting recipes.
An American-born comfort food, it's not just for peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, as you will see from the interesting recipes.
Sesame Seeds Recipes and Cooking Information
Sesame seeds are believed to be one of the first condiments. Learn about their history, lore, tahini, and recipes.
Sesame seeds are believed to be one of the first condiments. Learn about their history, lore, tahini, and recipes.
Vanilla Recipes and Cooking Information
Learn about the origins of vanilla, making your own vanilla extract, and try some unique recipes.
Learn about the origins of vanilla, making your own vanilla extract, and try some unique recipes.
Worcestershire Sauce Recipes and Cooking Information
What is Worcestershire sauce? Where did it come from? And yes, you can make your own at home. Many recipes.
What is Worcestershire sauce? Where did it come from? And yes, you can make your own at home. Many recipes.