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Can You Refreeze Food?

Question:
Can you refreeze food
?
Is it safe to refreeze food?
Once thawed, can you refreeze?

Answer:
Yes, foods may be refrozen, but only if they were safely thawed.

Frozen foods that were properly thawed in a refrigerator may be placed back into the freezer in a timely manner. Although it’s an old […]

By | April 25th, 2016|Blog, FAQ|

What Are Natural Flavors?

Question:
What are natural flavors
?
Ever look at the side panel of your packaged food or prepared food to see “natural flavors” listed as an ingredient?
Did you ever wonder exactly what they’ve actually used for these “natural flavors”?

Answer:
Well, turns out that your guess is as good as mine! As […]

By | April 19th, 2016|Blog, FAQ|

Is it Safe to Eat a Bloody Egg?

Question:
Is it safe to eat a bloody egg?
Is it safe to eat an egg with a blood spot on the yolk?
Are bloody eggs safe for consumption?

Answer:
Yes, eggs with a visible blood spot on the yolk are safe for consumption. Please read on for further information on this topic, as […]

By | February 7th, 2016|Blog, FAQ|

What is Tamari? Soy Sauce vs Tamari (vs Shoyu vs Kecap Manis)

QUESTION:
What is Tamari? What’s the difference between Tamari and Shoyu sauce?

ANSWER:
Tamari is made in Japan without the addition of wheat, making Tamari sauce gluten-free and the reason that many people are now reaching for Tamari sauce instead of the other types of soy sauces.

Although all soy sauces are created by […]

By | February 3rd, 2016|Blog, FAQ|

Can You Freeze Potatoes?

QUESTION:
Can you freeze potatoes?

ANSWER:
Yes, you can freeze potatoes. Think frozen french fries!

But… raw potatoes do not freeze well… you must slightly cook, or blanch your potatoes before freezing them. Partially cooked potatoes will freeze well.

Instructions for Freezing Potatoes

  1. Wash your potatoes. Choose fairly […]
By | February 1st, 2016|FAQ|

What is Reduction?

Reduction is a term used only when there is liquid involved in your recipe. But why do you reduce your dish? Find out more here...

By | July 15th, 2015|FAQ|

Is There A Difference Between Brown and White Eggs?

Question:

Is there a difference between brown and white eggs? Is there a difference between white and brown eggs?

Excellent questions, since brown eggs are generally more expensive than white eggs.

Answer:

The answer is… not really!

Brown and white eggs are the same in terms of […]

By | February 7th, 2015|FAQ|

More Vitamins – Fresh or Frozen?

Question:

Which is fruit or vegetable is more nutritional – Fresh, Frozen or Supplements?
Do fresh fruits actually have more nutritional value than their frozen counterparts? Are fresh fruits always a better choice than frozen fruits? Can supplements replace my fruit and vegetable intake?

Answer:

This answer may surprise you. The key to […]

By | January 30th, 2015|Blog, FAQ|

How To Eat a Pomegranate?

Whether you’ve never even seen the interior of this interesting red fruit or you are an experienced pomegranate eater, you just might find the following information helpful before attempting to eat your next pomegranate.

The most efficient and quickest way to eat a pomegranate is to follow the simple steps detailed below. The […]

By | January 20th, 2015|Blog, FAQ|

What Is Dry Mustard?

Question:

What is dry mustard?

Answer:

Dry mustard is simply ground mustard seeds which are derived from the mustard plant, a vegetable plant related to the brussels sprout and broccoli plants.

Dry mustard is most often used in adding mustard flavor to vegetables and meats. Dry mustard is also used in […]

By | January 9th, 2015|Blog, FAQ|

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