by D Gifford | Sep 21, 2016 | Kitchen Wisdom
I know there are a lot of ways to cut up a pineapple out there, but I personally think there is only one right way to do it! I grew up in the Philippines, and loved the beautiful ways everyone sliced up fruit. In the markets, the fruit vendors would be carving fruit...
by D Gifford | Aug 8, 2016 | Kitchen Wisdom
If you’re looking to eat healthier and clean up your diet, you may have stumbled upon coconut flour and recipes that call for it. Preference for baking with this flour is rapidly growing due to benefits it offers to the well-being of the body, which far outweigh those...
by D Gifford | Jul 21, 2016 | Kitchen Wisdom
One of the most common questions I get here on the blog is about using grain free flours. Today I am stopping by to give a quick 101 tutorial on the best grain free flours and how to use them. So I am going to admit that my journey with grain free baking hasn’t...
by D Gifford | Feb 20, 2016 | Kitchen Wisdom
Have you ever been cooking something on the stove and walked away for just a second only to return several minutes later to a completely burned pan? Well, I have. I get easily distracted as dinner time can be pretty hectic around here with a busy toddler running...
by D Gifford | Jan 1, 2016 | Kitchen Wisdom
Did you know you can season a stainless steel pan to create a naturally occurring non stick skillet in less than 5 minutes? You won’t need to use oils/butters to cook eggs in, and the pan will no longer stick. I promise you, after watching this video, you too will be...
by D Gifford | Sep 30, 2015 | Kitchen Wisdom
High in vitamins, minerals, protein and healthy fats, nuts and seeds are little powerhouses of nutrition. However, nuts and seeds also contain phytic acid and large amounts of enzyme inhibitors which protect them from sprouting until they have the rain and sun they...
by D Gifford | Sep 30, 2015 | Kitchen Wisdom
Salt has earned a bad reputation in recent years, so it may comes as a surprise to hear this ancient seasoning is actually crucial for good health. Humans are made up of about 72% water and 28% mineral salts, (plus some bacteria, proteins and fatty acids). As such,...
