Archive for the ‘Cooking & Recipes’ Category

How much dry herbs compared to fresh?

Monday, June 15th, 2009

my_psychosis asked: How much dry herbs do you use compared to fresh? For instance I'm making a marinade for a pork roast. It calls for 2 Tbl spoons fresh rosemary. How much dry should I use? (I know fresh would be better but I cant drive into town tonight) Thanks.Caffeinated ...

What herbs can I use with roasting a chicken?

Monday, June 8th, 2009

Jenn. asked: I was wondering how I could spice up a roast chicken with some herbs or something like that. I imagine something like oregano or rosemary, something easily accessible from the local supermarket. Any tips/help I'd be willing to take! Thanks everyoneCaffeinated Content for WordPress

Can someone tell me what these herbs are and are there substitutes?

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

Heather asked: I have a couple of new recipes that list herbs that I am unfamiliar with. The first was fine herbs the second was savory. What are these and is there a substitution that would work if they are hard to find?Caffeinated Content for WordPress

What are some must have herbs for a herb garden?

Tuesday, May 19th, 2009

thatfatkid asked: I want to have fresh herbs but I don't know which ones would be best to used when I cook. What are some essentials everyone should have?Caffeinated Content for WordPress

Spices and herbs: Do you get what you pay for?

Sunday, May 3rd, 2009

caffeinatedmom2 asked: Are the more expensive spices and herbs considerably better than the cheap dollar-store variety? What is the difference?Caffeinated Content for WordPress

How do I dry herbs in extreme humidity and heat?

Friday, May 1st, 2009

Peter Griffin asked: I have herbs that are ready... I have them hanging upside down by strings, but the heat is 96 and the humidity is near 80%... any suggestions for drying them out properly so they wont rot... Im afraid this humidity will cause incorrect drying or rotting. (Can I ...

Is there a rule of thumb for herbs and spices?

Sunday, April 26th, 2009

Jonny B asked: When cooking from a recipe, things are very easy, you follow the directions, add the ingredients in the amounts shown, and VOILA, youre an instant chef ;) I cook from scratch most of the time and of course i use moms recipes too, but when I ...

What is the best way to store herbs, garlic, onion, etc for long term use?

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009

Rayhne asked: I would like to store herbs, garlic, onions, potatoes, etc for long term use. Most of what I buy tends to go bad before I use all of it. Any suggestions?Caffeinated Content for WordPress

How do I substitute dry herbs for fresh when the recipe calls for 1/4 bunch?

Saturday, April 11th, 2009

Gonetoday asked: The marinade recipe (for wild boar) I want to make calls for 1/4 bunch of rosemary and 1/4 bunch thyme. How many teaspoons or tablespoons of the dry herb can I use in substitution when it calls for 1/4 bunch? I was at the grocery store today and ...

How do I make my own vitamins?

Wednesday, February 11th, 2009

Inquirer asked: Is there a certain instrument or tool I can use to create my own vitamins. I want to create it in a tablet form. Also I want to learn how to make my own soap?ESTELLE