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How Do You Know When A Pineapple Is Ripe?

Steve Tanko — Fri, 03 May 2013 21:58:44 +0000

Nothing beats fresh pineapple. But how do you know when it’s ripe? The dilemma starts at the store for most people: Which pineapple should I buy? Well, first off – you should never buy a pineapple that is fully green – as they will not ripe well for you at home under normal conditions. But [...]

How To Shred Chicken In Your Kitchenaid Stand Mixer

Steve Tanko — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 05:00:48 +0000

As the resident “foodie” in the building, I’m often called upon for cooking tips – so when I discover a new trick myself, I like to share it. Did you know you can shred chicken in your Kitchenaid stand mixer? The next time you need to shred boneless, skinless chicken breasts for a recipe – [...]

USDA Renames Beef And Pork Cuts To Boost Sales

Steve Tanko — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 18:59:33 +0000

Think you know your Ribeye Steak from a New York? Or a Pork Butt from a roast? Think again! In an effort to make meat choices more clear, the USDA is renaming more than 350 cuts of meat – just in time for the summer grilling season. Want my opinion as a “Foodie”? You’ll have [...]

Glass Baking Pans Shatter More Frequently Than In The Past

Steve Tanko — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 15:50:33 +0000

It's happened to me. A couple of years ago, I took food out of my oven that I had baked in a glass pan, set it on a dry cutting board with a hot pad underneath it, and then watched in horror as it shattered into a million pieces of hot flying glass. It sounded like a gun went off. The hot glass melted into my floor. My insurance company was not amused.

Last Minute Holiday Gifts For The Chef In Your Life

Steve Tanko — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 15:25:37 +0000

Buying gifts for someone who likes to cook? Rest easy - you have plenty of gift options that most-any "foodie" would love. As someone who likes to cook, allow me to suggest a few items that range in price from the "dollar-or-two" stocking-stuffer-status to a Kitchen Aid stand-mixer - which would be a good gift if you have an extra couple hundred dollars in your wallet.

Help A Little Girl Who Wants An Easy Bake For Boys Too For Her Brother [VIDEO]

Chris Allen — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 18:14:11 +0000

McKenna Pope is 13 and has a 4 year old brother. Her brother wants an Easy Bake Oven for Christmas, but is embarrassed to ask for one because of the “girl” colors that are available, and the teasing he would take from Uncles and friends. So, McKenna came up with a plan. Petition Hasbro to [...]

How To Roast Your Vegetables For Better Flavor

Steve Tanko — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 18:04:56 +0000

I was standing in line at the grocery store the other day and the woman behind me was looking at my purchases and she said half-jokingly: “Brussel Sprouts – who eats those?” I told her that I do, and we got into a conversation about how I prepare Brussel Sprouts – which is roasted. I [...]

What Can You Expect At The Taste Of Home Cooking School, Saturday October 27th?

Steve Tanko — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 21:56:35 +0000

If you love cooking or love a good show – this is the event for you! Saturday, October 27th is the date of the Taste of Home Cooking School – coming to the Superior Middle School. So what can you expect? Well if you like to cook, this is one event you won’t want to [...]

Recipe For Pannekoeken That Will Knock Your Socks Off

Chris Allen — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:47:01 +0000

Over the weekend I visited with a friend to do some work on a project we’ve undertaken for a couple of years. Beautiful home and quite an adventurer. He made Pannekoeken for us and it was so good I have to share it. When he brought it to the table he had to hurry because [...]

You Don't Need Gadgets To Cook

Steve Tanko — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 19:22:22 +0000

For some reason, people seem to love kitchen gadgets; I don’t. Garlic peeler? Who needs it when you have a chef’s knife and a cutting board. Quesadilla maker? Hello frying pan, grill, or baking sheet. That’s why I found Victor Paul Alvarez’s blog interesting reading. He lists things like Banana Slicers, Microwave Omelette Makers, Garlic [...]

How To Prevent Watery Potato Salad

Steve Tanko — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:33:47 +0000

One of the summer-time staples of a lot of outdoor barbecues and picnics is the simple Potato Salad. And while recipes for Potato Salad vary in quality and ingredients, most fight one battle: Preventing them from getting watery after they’ve been made. The problem - unfortunately – is with the ingredients. The three ingredients at [...]

Trisha Yearwood's New Cooking Show To Debut

Steve Tanko — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 18:53:43 +0000

As we reported back in January, country singer Trisha Yearwood is taking her cooking-skills to television with a new series set to debut April 14th on the Food Network. The series invites viewers into the kitchen with Yearwood for her favorite meals, nostalgic stories and visits from family and friends. Themed shows range from preparing [...]

Singer Trisha Yearwood To Have Her Own Food Network Show

Steve Tanko — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:08:30 +0000

With two best-selling cookbooks to her credit, country singer Trisha Yearwood is no stranger to the kitchen. Now it appears that she is about to expand on that fan base.
The best-selling author of two cookbooks has inked a deal to star in a six-episode daytime cooking show for the Food Network, The Hollywood Reporter has learned exclusively

Kitchen Library Lends Gadgets

Steve Tanko — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:28:16 +0000

As a foodie, I have a strong dislike for kitchen gadgets. In my opinion, items like garlic presses and George Foreman Grills just take up space; There are practical ways of accomplishing the same results with the tools you already have (or SHOULD already have) in your kitchen. That’s why this article caught my eye. [...]

Taste of Home Cooking Show Comes to the Duluth Superior Area This Weekend

Nick Cooper — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 17:07:32 +0000

Do you enjoy cooking or food? If so, this show is for you! Taste of Home's national cooking show is coming to the Twin Ports this Saturday at the Otter Creek Convention Center at Black Bear Casino Resort just 20 minutes from Duluth. This show offers the opportunity to learn fantastic cooking tips and tricks as well as recipes from Karen Davis, one of Taste of Home's traveling culinary specialists.

No More Paper Cookbooks For TV-Chef Alton Brown; Making Move To E-Books

Steve Tanko — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 19:35:10 +0000

It’s probably a trend that we could all see coming: Television host and cookbook author Alton Brown is pledging that his latest cookbook will be his last — on paper, anyway. “I want to go where nobody has gone before,” Brown said Saturday during an interview at the New York City Wine and Food Festival. [...]