Category Archives: Kitchen Adventures
Garlic Powder
“Wake up” the dormant flavor of garlic powder. For the fullest flavor , mix garlic powder with an equal amount of water, and then sauté it in butter before adding it to mashed potatoes.
7,000 Miles Away
To make a certain Chinese cake, you have to knead piping hot dough. Too painful for some, but no match for my grandmother, who raised seven children. Because of the pandemic, my father hasn’t been able to visit China to … Continue reading
Start Fresh in The Kitchen
Replace old spices If you do nothing else on this list, please listen to me on this one: It’s probably time to replace your spices. Whole spices can last for years and pack the most potent punch, but dried herbs … Continue reading
Focus On One Meal
The American Heart Association suggests instead of trying to revamp your whole diet, start with one meal. For instance, eat less sugary stuff for breakfast for a week. Then slowly incorporate changes into your other meals and snacks. Positively Purging-I welcome … Continue reading
Surprising Cleaning Hacks: Bread
Bread…Because it’s so spongy and absorbent, bread is a great way to sop up spills before they seep too deeply into a tablecloth. “It’s great for dabbing up oil, sauces, wine and really most liquids,” Koch writes in an email. … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 