I know that nothing can be more frustrating than reaching for a cookie (or two) to quickly appease a grumbling stomach, soothe a craving for some sugar or lift a downcast mood than learning that it’s not baked enough. If it’s from a batch of homemade cookies, chances are all the rest are raw in…
Thanks to where it comes from, shrimp is naturally salty. But in some instances, its mild saltiness is not enough — it’s a must to season it, too. Adding a little salt and pepper is usually done in many instances. There are times, too, when garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper and others can give shrimp…
Whether you’re one of those who do not have the Thanksgiving turkey recipe you got from your mom or grandma, you’re in the right place at the right time. This post will guide you on how to be the quintessential Thanksgiving host — you will come across foolproof tips and tricks on how to go…
We were going to give you just 20 simple turkey-cooking tips, but we realized there are far too many turkey questions, so instead we created this comprehensive “Handbook for The Perfect Turkey.” It’s still very simple and easy to follow, but we think it addresses more of the complexities of why turkeys come out properly…
Boll weevils live in and around areas where cotton is grown. That’s because their diet consists of cotton solely. However, they will also readily eat related plants if necessary. While boll weevils do not like staying indoors, it doesn’t necessarily mean that they can’t end up invading your home, usually by accident. Getting rid of…
Most people know Marsala wine as an ingredient in chicken Marsala and many other Italian and Italian-American dishes with a rich and sweet Marsala-based sauce. But did you know that it’s also an excellent sipping wine? In this post, I will quickly talk about a total of 9 Marsala wines that you can order online…
Both light and high temperatures can wreak havoc on wines. If you use Marsala wine for sipping and cooking, too, it’s a definite must that you store a bottle of it the right way to keep it in excellent condition for the longest time possible. Because of this, you may be wondering if you should…
There is no denying that Marsala wine sauce is one of the most popular sauces among Italian and Italian-American dish aficionados. It can be easy to make, too, provided that you know what you are doing. But with very little to no idea of what this sauce is, you might find yourself serving something abysmal…
Marsala wine can be served before a meal as an aperitif and after one as a digestif. Sweet Marsala is also often enjoyed as a dessert wine, commonly paired with chocolates and other decadent chocolate-based desserts. So, in other words, it’s a versatile fortified wine. And you may be wondering if it’s just as multipurpose…
One of the most popular cooking wines is Marsala. So much so that it’s a common ingredient in many Italian-American dishes, and spearheading the long list is chicken Marsala. Whether you prefer Marsala wine as a sipping drink or a sauce-making essential, getting to know it on a deeper level is key to appreciating it…