Archives: How Tos

The world’s most common spice but how do you properly store vanilla extract? In this video, I tell you the shelf life of pure vanilla extract and imitation vanilla extract along with how to properly store both.

Stored properly, onions can last for months…six months. In this video I go over how to store them, where to and not to store onions, and what produce to not store them next to.

Storing fresh garlic is a little tricky but with these simple tips you can have fresh garlic around for up to six months. If you are a garlic lover then you need to watch this how to video.

You are probably wasting more asparagus than you need to. In this video I show you how to cut asparagus two different ways and how to get the most out of your food. It’s everything you need to prepare fresh asparagus!

Fight food waste with this simple trick for cutting of the right amount of celery every time. Celery is important for many recipe bases but often you only need a little. This is how you chop it the right way every time and never waste a bit.

Meal prep and mason jar salads make eating healthy easy breezy. In this video, I show you how to pack a jar salad so that you get the most out of your effort. If you’re trying to eat healthy, these make-ahead salads are a must.

Want to know how to buy pasta? Good quality dried pasta is dependent on the grade of the semolina flour and the process used to make it. High quality semolina flour means your pasta will be higher in protein and other nutrients and it will taste better. The drying process used affects the nutritional value. … Continued

With it’s recent popularity, you’d think that kale is something Lady Gaga invented. Hardly. This tasty and healthy green has been around for quite some time.

Get ready for Halloween with these easy and simple pumpkin carving tips, no matter what jack-o-lantern template you are using.

Chile peppers bring both flavor and heat to a variety of dishes, so knowing how to best buy them and store them is ideal. With these simple tips you will get the most out of your chile peppers.