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Assorted Other Goodies

This is the umbrella for all of the roundups, reviews and how-to posts.

The Beauty of a Blood Orange

January 18, 2013 By valentina 3 Comments

There's no end to the beauty of a blood orange. They're gorgeous to look at, and delicious to eat. I think we should celebrate it! The Beauty of a Blood … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted Other Goodies Tagged With: citrus, oranges, blood oranges, fruits, winter fruits

What Are Finger Limes?

December 29, 2012 By valentina 21 Comments

  What are Finger Limes? Often called Citrus Caviar, Finger Limes are the coolest, most interesting citrus ever! Little bites of sour, and ever so … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted Other Goodies Tagged With: avocados, limes, citrus, grapefruits, fruits, finger limes, fingerlimes

How to Season to Taste

December 3, 2012 By valentina 16 Comments

how to season-to-taste-salt-pepper mill | cookingontheweekends.com

  There's a simple process to learn how to season to taste when you're cooking and everyone should know it. Sometimes I give you specific … [Read more...]

Filed Under: How To (Cooking Techniques), Assorted Other Goodies Tagged With: pepper, salt, seasonings, spices, cooking tips and techniques

Introducing Korean Pears

November 5, 2012 By valentina 1 Comment

Korean Pears are also commonly called Apple Pears and Asian Pears. With their crisp texture and subtly sweet flavor, they are a true treat during the fall … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted Other Goodies Tagged With: pears, fruits, Korean pears, asian pears, apple pears

Cuyama Orchards and Organic Apples

October 22, 2012 By valentina 14 Comments

Apple Farm

Cuyama Orchards is a family run apple farm that's full of beauty and 300 acres of apples!Having grown up in California, I've been able to visit some … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Product & Book Reviews, Assorted Other Goodies Tagged With: apples, fruits, Melissa's Produce, Fujis, Crimson Gold Apples, Cuyama Orchards, farms

Rambutan Martini Recipe

September 24, 2012 By valentina 20 Comments

Serving a guest a Rambutan Martini (AKA Rambutini), at your next dinner party, will make you a star! The exotic rambutan fruit lends itself to this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Drinks, Assorted Other Goodies Tagged With: dinner party, cocktails, limes, vanilla, lychees, martini, rambutan, rambutan martini, vodka

How to Roast and Peel a Pepper

June 6, 2012 By valentina 12 Comments

Do you know how to roast and peel a pepper? It might seem like a daunting task, but after reading this and looking at the pictures, I think you'll know you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: How To (Cooking Techniques), Assorted Other Goodies Tagged With: roasting, peppers, roasting peppers, how to roast a pepper, cooking techniques, vegetables

How to Peel and Cut an Avocado

May 26, 2012 By valentina 7 Comments

Avocado sliced in half with pit in one half.

This step-by-step photo guide will take you through a very easy method to learn how to peel and cut an avocado. Avocados, without question, deserve their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: How To (Cooking Techniques), Assorted Other Goodies Tagged With: avocados, how to cut an avocado, california avocados direct

How to Cut a Mango

May 16, 2012 By valentina 10 Comments

Learning how to cut a mango is easy, and essential if you want to get the most out of this incredibly delicious, tropical fruit!I'm in the mood to celebrate … [Read more...]

Filed Under: How To (Cooking Techniques), Assorted Other Goodies Tagged With: mangoes, National Mango Board, how to cut a mango

How To Brown Butter

April 23, 2012 By valentina 1 Comment

brown butter in a bowl with a whisk

Once you learn how to brown butter, you'll make it often enough so that it's at the ready at all times. It will take any recipe to another level!Sure, some … [Read more...]

Filed Under: How To (Cooking Techniques), Assorted Other Goodies Tagged With: brown butter, unsaled butter

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