A Handy Tip

Had an epiphany while shopping for some office supplies.  I have never had any place to keep a recipe off the counter.   I saw these sign holders at Office Max and they fit perfectly on the inside  of my kitchen cabinet doors.    I attached them with double stick tape.    Out of the way and so easy to change recipes as needed.   I bought two and using the other one other personal info.  

Bon Appétit and Enjoy

Your Wonderful World

Great Tip for Fresh Berries

A friend of mine shared this tip with me a few weeks ago, and it really, really works. When you get your berries home, prepare a mixture of one part vinegar (white or apple cider probably work best) and ten parts water.  Dump the berries into the mixture and swirl around. Drain, rinse if you want (though the mixture is so diluted I find you can't taste the vinegar,) and pop in the fridge.

 

The vinegar kills any mold spores and other bacteria that might be on the surface of the fruit, and voila! Raspberries will last a week or more, and I've had strawberries go almost two weeks without getting moldy and soft. So go forth and stock up on those pricey little gems, knowing they'll stay fresh as long as it takes you to eat them.

 

Bon Appétit and Enjoy 

YOUR Wonderful World!

 

Bakery Style Muffins

I received a note from a friend this week that piqued my curiosity.   The note contained a link to Fine Cooking which is my go to cooking magazine since Gourmet left the publishing scene. 

This a very clever data base that will help you create your perfect muffin with the ingredients you have on hand.  

Create Your Own Muffins Here!