How to Cook Beans
Beans are a great source of vitamins and protein. However, if you use the canned varieties, you often end up with a lot more sodium in your meal than you planned. Canned beans are convenient, and for...
View ArticleOven Temperature Chart
What is a “Slow Oven”? So many of the vintage cookbooks and recipes I’ve been finding call for a dish to be baked in a “slow oven” or a “moderate oven”. While it makes sense to me that the description...
View ArticleHow Long Can Meat Be Frozen?
With meat prices rising, when you see a sale, it’s a good idea to stock up. The problem with having a stock of fresh meat on hand, is eating it before it spoils. The simple solution is to freeze the...
View ArticleFreezer Guidelines for Dairy
Did you know that you can freeze dairy products? Yes, you sure can! I found a great guideline in my trusty 1976 Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book that I’ve transcribed below in this post. Milk I...
View ArticleFreezer Guidelines for Poultry
Did you ever wonder how long you can store poultry in your freezer? Do you want to stock up on poultry when your grocer has a good sale, but are afraid to since you can’t eat all that chicken in one...
View ArticleFreezer Guidelines for Fish
Is your family into fishing? Do you catch much when you’re out with the sun, bait and warm air? While fishing isn’t my favorite past time, I do enjoy sitting in the sun and warm air, then eating a...
View ArticleHow to Convert Slow Cooker Times to Oven
Have you pulled out a favorite recipe and wanted to fix in your slow cooker? Do you have a crock pot recipe that you want to convert to bake in the oven? This chart will help you determine how to...
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