Onion rings are the perfect, crowd-pleasing appetizing treat. They are a little crunchy on the outside, a little sweet on the inside. They are available not only at your favorite restaurants but also in the frozen section of the grocery store, too. Onion rings are a great side dish, and you can also put them…
Because refined sugar is bad for the health, many alternative sweeteners exist. One of them is grape molasses, a dark and sweet syrup out of the grape must. It can be bought at the supermarket or made from scratch at home. Grape molasses benefits come aplenty, too, because it is so much better for the…
I took out a box of rice needed for the Cajun Sausage Jambalaya that my family asked me to cook. As I set it on the counter, I saw some pale-colored insect with wings crawling out of the rice grain. Do I throw out the rice, or can I still use it to feed the…
I’ve been delaying the problem of dealing with the pesky moth in my pantry, but could not stand it anymore. The moths crawled to the fresh fruits on the dining table. Then I see moths atop the cotton shirt of my son in the laundry stack. Last week, they were only in the rice carton,…
Pantry pests are also known as “stored product pests”. They are attracted to many dried and processed food products, such as those commonly found in pantries. Pantry pests can cause food wastage and make your pantry seem like a horror chamber, particularly for those who find insects creepy. Luckily, it is possible to get rid…
I finally decided to try a recipe since I had the extra time to stay at home. I grabbed the new bag of flour that’s been sitting on the corner shelf for more than a week and got an unpleasant surprise. Lo and behold, when I opened the bag of flour, I saw flour weevils…
There’s nothing even better than real, homemade spaghetti sauce. However, some people do not have much time to prepare in the kitchen; that’s why they find store-bought spaghetti sauces as their life savior. Admit it or not, most pasta sauces are pretty dull and boring straight out from the jar. However, if you add a…
No matter if you are looking to get hired or get your hands on some loyal customer benefits and privileges, it’s a huge plus to know the name of the store manager. This is one crucial step to bypassing the chain of command, thus allowing you to take your concerns straight to the top. And…