INDEX OF MY RECIPES

COOKING INFO PAGE (includes the following):

Staple ingredients (basic ingredients to have on hand)

Abbreviations (c = cup, tsp = teaspoon, etc.)

Measurements (3 tsp. = 1 Tbs., etc.)

How much to use (such as 28 crushed crackers = 1 cup crumbs)

Emergency Ingredient Substitutions (This info can be invaluable.  For instance, did you know you can easily make your own buttermilk, rather than having to buy a whole carton when you only need a cup or so for a recipe?)

Cooking Terms (What does blanch mean? And how in the world do you fold vanilla?)

SHELF LIFE OF FOOD (Yes, there are more ways to know besides waiting for it to get green and fuzzy!)

TIPS FOR CHOOSING & STORING FRUITS (Stop wasting time thumping those melons.)

TIPS FOR CHOOSING & STORING VEGETABLES

LINKS TO MANY OTHER RECIPE, FOOD RELATED & FOOD SAFETY SITES