FAQ's

Parsley, though not fragrant, is a delicious herb no spaghetti sauce should be without. Although you may be tempted to add fresh herbs to the spaghetti sauce when you add the tomatoes, for ultimate flavor, wait until the sauce is almost done before adding the herbs. Does parsley or basil go in spaghetti sauce? Fresh basil and fresh...

Cream of wheat and Grits both are good for breakfast, both are rich in nutrients. Both are widely consumed across the world since they serve as a filling meal. Whether you like Cream of Wheat or Grits, both are good for health. Both are cooked in the same manner and served hot. Which is better oats or Cream of...

What Is The Shelf Life of Torani? Between 2-3 years for the syrups and 12 months for the sauces, per Torani’s website: Note that it’s Torani (not us) who decides whether we get plastic or glass bottles. Do Torani syrups need to be refrigerated after opening? Torani Flavored Syrups do not need to be refrigerated. They should be stored between...

According to their website, CorningWare can be safely used up to 350-450 degrees Fahrenheit. The stoneware and porcelain models usually have a temperature limit of 350 degrees Fahrenheit. High-quality CorningWare like those made from glass-ceramic can safely withstand 450-500 degrees Fahrenheit. Can CorningWare go in a 400 degree oven? The original Corningware Pyroceram cookware is safe to put in the...

Using too much sugar will lead to a darker, thicker crust on your pumpkin bread. A few things can lead to these results – mainly, more wet ingredients than were called for, letting the batter sit for too long, not enough baking powder/soda, or it simply wasn’t baked long enough. Why won’t my pumpkin bread cook in the middle?...

Proofing Yeast If your yeast is “dead” or “inactive” then you will need to get new yeast—there is no way to revive it or liven it up again once it goes bad. Dry yeast can last up to 12 months, but there is no guarantee. We recommend storing it in the refrigerator, especially after it is opened. How...

You’ll want to store your coffee in an airtight container that is preferably opaque, but you can use a transparent glass container if you keep it in a dark place. So, the biggest takeaway is that you can store ground coffee in a glass jaras long as it’s airtight and stored in a dark place if it’s see-through. How...

If you’re looking to double a bread recipe, don’t double your yeast. More yeast means faster fermentation, which will leave you with too much dough to shape in too little time: when you’re shaping your last loaf, your first may already be done with its rise. Can you double bake bread? It is pretty simple to salvage an undercooked...

The top pecan substitutes are walnuts, pistachios, macadamia nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, pecan oil, and brazil nuts. Can I substitute chopped walnuts for pecans? In most recipes, walnuts are interchangeable in equal measure, although pecans have a more delicate taste. If you prefer chopped pecans, you can also use peanuts, pistachios, cashews, or macadamia nuts. Can I use walnuts instead of...

The flavor of vodka is subtle and often like a clear grain. If you taste enough vodka of a great variety, you will begin to pick up the differences. You can liken it to the difference in taste between tap water and bottled water. If you pay attention to it, you can easily tell when you drink unfiltered water....