How to Keep Pumpkins From Rotting Don't you hate when you spend the time to find the perfect pumpkin to carve for Halloween only to have it rot before All Hallows' Eve arrives? Don't waste your money and carving time on pumpkins that will end up as mush in a few days with the following tips to keep your pumpkins from rotting after they are ...
Kitchen Tips
What is a Tomatillo
When we lived in Virginia my garden had many a tomatillo plants. Here in Las Vegas we don't have the room to grow them as they love to grow wide and I never tried to cage them so not sure if it would work. Also, you cannot have just one tomatillo plant since they need to be with others to pollinate. Bob uses tomatillos often in his cooking, ...
Burdock Root
Burdock Root I have searched all over Las Vegas for salsify root for a few dishes I want to make with no luck. After a quick internet search I found that some are saying that I can substitute burdock root for salsify. During my search to learn more about burdock root, I found several burdock root recipes that peaked my interest and I will be ...
How to Cook Bacon in the Oven
Back when I used to sell Pampered Chef, one thing I learned and loved is how to cook bacon in the oven. How to Cook Bacon in the Oven What makes cooking bacon in the oven stand out over the old frying pan method is: It cooks and ends up perfectly flat --- perfect I don't have to worry about grease splatters all over my stovetop, wall and ...
Brussels Sprouts
Until I was an adult I thought I didn't like Brussels Sprouts and then I had them at my friend Lori's home for a St. Patrick's Day party and OH MY! Now... we make them at least 1 - 2 times a month! We are just now adding Brussels Sprouts recipes to our site so bookmark us and check back to see what Bob whips up in his kitchen. Our favorite way ...