Chef Arleen Sez's

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World Traveler: Nicaragua

I have a personal connection to Nicaragua as mother was born there. Her family presence dates back to the original European settlers, they hold the distinction of being the founding fathers of this uniquely beautiful ...

Food Safety and the Blackout

The blackout may have affected the foods in your refrigerator and freezer. The refrigerator will keep food safely cold for about 4 hours if it is unopened. A full freezer will hold the temperature for ...

Hot Off the Caja China

The other day my husband and I were in our backyard pouring charcoal into our barbecue in anticipation of a wonderful meal. One thing led to another and before we knew it we had pulled ...

Kids Love to Cook and Bake Too!

It has been said that art of cooking in the home, passing of recipes from one generation to the next, is becoming a lost art. However, the benefits of cooking with your kids are well ...

Busan, Korea

The hustle and bustle of the marketplace moves you like the wind, there is no time to remain stationary. The throngs of humanity will either propel you forward or backward, all based upon their whim. ...

What exactly is a chef’s knife? Why do I need one?

A Chef’s knife is an all-purpose knife used for chopping, slicing, and mincing; its blade is usually between 8 and 14 inches long. Chef knives are the workhorse of the kitchen; if you can only ...

What’s the difference between kosher salt, iodized salt and sea salt? When should I use them?

Kosher salt is a coarse grain, additive free salt. When you look at the grains they resemble little rectangles. This allows the salt to adhere to whatever it is added. Kosher salt has a cleaner, ...

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