Leave the Wine Out?

  Leave the Wine Out? Often, a recipe will call for wine, and I don’t have any left in the house.  What to do?  You can just use the same amount of whatever other liquid the recipe calls for.  if you are making risotto, for example, add more chicken broth or water.  If there aren’t [...]

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Coarse vs Table Salt

    Coarse vs Table Salt If a recipe calls for coarse salt, can you simply use table salt instead?  NO!  Table salt grains are a lot smaller than coarse salt grains—so a teaspoon of table salt is a lot more potent than a teaspoon of coarse salt.  You don’t have to invest in fancy [...]

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Don’t Blame the Bird!

Don’t Blame the Bird! With Thanksgiving getting closer, I thought this was fitting…. Tryptophan, an amino  found in turkey, has long gotten a bum rap for causing post dinner drowsiness.  Truth is, it does boost serotonin, which has a calming effect on the brain, but only if you eat enormous amounts and completely skip the protein.  [...]

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Happy Halloween!

  Happy Halloween!   GHOSTS I am almost afraid of the wind out there. The dead leaves skip on the porches bare, The windows clatter and whine. I sit here in the quiet house. low-lit. With the clock that ticks and the books that stand. Wise and silent, on every hand. I am almost afraid; [...]

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Kristin Johnston,Waukesha Cty Realtor,Buyers Agent, Remax, Gives You The Real Estate Activity For Pewaukee, WI the Last 30 Days: Real Estate In Waukesha County, WI

Kristin Johnston,Waukesha Cty Realtor,Buyers Agent, Remax, Gives You The Real Estate Activity For Pewaukee, WI the Last 30 Days: Real Estate In Waukesha County, WI  My name is Kristin Johnston of Remax.  My market report gives you the real estate activity for Pewaukee, WI for the last 30 days. I strongly encourage any seller that [...]

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Kristin Johnston Gives You The Real Estate Activity For Brookfield, WI For the Last 30 Days: Real Estate In Waukesha County, WI

Kristin Johnston Gives You The Real Estate Activity For Brookfield, WI For the Last 30 Days: Real Estate In Waukesha County, WI  My name is Kristin Johnston of Remax.  My market report gives you the real estate activity for Brookfield, WI for the last 30 days. I strongly encourage any seller that is looking to [...]

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How to Read Bar Codes…..Interesting….

How to Read Bar Codes…..Interesting…. This was emailed to me…. ALWAYS READ THE LABELS ON THE FOODS YOU BUY–NO MATTER WHAT THE FRONT OF THE BOX OR PACKAGE SAYS, TURN IT OVER AND READ THE BACK—CAREFULLY! Many products no longer show where they were made, only give where the distributor is located. It is important [...]

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Funny Friday’s

Funny Friday’s One afternoon a Scotsman was riding in his limousine when he saw two men along the roadside eating grass. Disturbed, he ordered his driver to stop and he got out to investigate. He asked one man, “Why are you eating grass?” “We don’t have any money for food,” the poor man replied. “We [...]

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Alternatives for Parmigiano-Reggiano!

Alternatives for Parmigiano-Reggiano! I read the Rachel Ray Magazine and love her recipes.  But, like most folks, sometimes I can’t find Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese at my grocery store, and I may not have time to go to a specialty store.  So, what other cheeses can I use as a substitute for it? You can use another [...]

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Meat: To Rest or Not To Rest

Meat: To Rest or Not To Rest Many of us wonder if we really need to let meat rest before we slice and serve it.  Well, you really should.  When meat is hot, its proteins are tight, and all the juices get pushed to the middle.  Letting the meat rest for a few minutes allows [...]

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