Preserving Berries - Freezing Berries

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Freezing is the easiest way to preserve all types of fresh berries. But it's no fun to go into the freezer to get a few berries for your pancakes only to find that you've got a huge clump of way more than you need. Here's how to freeze fresh berries so that they remain loose and you can take out just as many as you need:

1. Spread the berries in a single layer on a baking sheet or plate.
2. Freeze, uncovered.
3. Transfer to freezer bags or containers

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Jacques Pepin's Flatbread Recipe

I saw Chef Pepin make this on one of his shows, and thought, that is almost like the bread I used to make when I lived on the Beach in St. Augustine Florida and I had no yeast. I called it a cheat pizza dough, and I added tons of granulated garlic. Serves 6 1 1⁄2 cups/188g regular all purpose flour 1 cup/250ml water 1⁄4 teaspoon/2ml baking powder 1⁄4 teaspoon/2ml salt 2 tablespoons/30ml olive oil 2 tablespoons/30ml water Dump everything (except the 2 tablespoons water) into a bowl and "stir it into a gooey stuff" as Jacques says. The dough will indeed be very wet, gooey, sticky. Stir in any optional ingredients. Heat a non-stick 10" / 25.4 cm skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Pour about a tablespoon of olive oil into the pan and then pour in the dough. Spread into one flat layer with a spoon or spatula. (A little oil on the spoon or spatula helps keep the dough from sticking to it.) Add remaining water around the outside of the dough where it meets the pan; the o...

Far East Hoisin Noodles Recipe

Serves 4 8 ounces/225g dried corn fettuccine or spaghetti 2 cups/450ml/225g snow peas 2 ½ tablespoon/37ml hoisin sauce - see recipe below 3 tablespoon/45ml rice wine (sub dry sherry) ½ cup/125ml vegetable broth or water 1 teaspoon/5ml canola oil 2 teaspoon/10ml ginger root, minced 1 head bok choy, roughly chopped 4 ounces water chestnut or sliced carrots 1 bunch scallions, diced 1 teaspoon/5ml sesame oil Peanuts for garnish Cook noodles according to package directions and drain. Add snow peas to the pasta and blanch for 60 seconds. Remove snow peas and set on paper towels. Mix hoisin, wine and broth or water in a small bowl. In a wok over medium-high heat add oil. Stir fry ginger for 30 seconds. Add bok choy and cook for 2-3 minutes. Pour in hoisin mixture. Add noodles, snow peas, water chestnuts, ⅔ of the scallions and sesame oil. Toss to coat. Remove to platter and garnish with remaining scallions. Hoisin Recipe 5 tablespoons soy ...

Fish Not As Carbon Friendly As Previously Thought

Darin Graham - Reporter, The Climate Question Eating fish could be worse for the climate than previously thought, according to a recent scientific study . Previous research indicated that seafood has a smaller carbon footprint than other animal proteins, because fishing doesn't require farmland or the care of livestock. But a new study claims that catching fish using heavy nets that drag across the seabed - known as bottom trawling - emits about the same amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) globally as the aviation industry. Seabed sediments that act as huge carbon sinks are churned up during this kind of trawling - and this results in CO2 being released. "The ocean is full of little creatures that we call the plankton, microscopic algae and microscopic shrimp and so forth," says Dr Sala, explorer-in-residence at National Geographic and leader of the study published in Nature. Speaking to the BBC World Service's, The Climate Question , he says "most of these creatu...

Patriotic Pudding Cups Recipe

Patriotic Pudding Cups Recipe This is what you will need if you would like to make it too: INGREDIENTS: - 3 packages White Chocolate Pudding (3.3 oz each) - 5.5 cups milk - Blue (Summertime) Oreos - Clear Cups - Food Coloring - Cool Whip DIRECTIONS: 1. Gather all of your supplies together. 2. Crush your Oreos and spoon a few tablespoons into the bottom of your clear cups. 3. From there you will make your pudding one at a time. Make the pudding as directed (mix box with 3 cups of milk), but be sure to add your food coloring. I like the gel food colors because they make the food a very vibrant color. Before it sets and it is mixed well, pour into your cup over your layer of crushed Oreos. You will continue on with your middle layer. Instead of mixing 2 cups of cold milk with your pudding, only mix 1.5 cups and add 2 cups of COOL WHIP Whipped Topping. I did this to make the middle layer more fluffy as well as make it a more white color than the off-white color of ...

A New Diagnosis: Living With Chronic Pain

Image via Pexels If you have just been diagnosed with a chronic pain condition, you may be feeling overwhelmed and frightened. You’re not alone — millions of people worldwide live with chronic pain every day. This YaDa Chef resource digest is designed to help you understand your diagnosis, learn how to safely manage your symptoms, and find ways to cope with the challenges of living with chronic pain. Take Control of What You Can You may not be able to control everything about your chronic pain, but you can implement healthy habits that improve your quality of life. Incorporate foods in your diet that fight inflammation, such as tomatoes, green leafy vegetables, and fatty fish. Connect with YaDa Chef if you’re interested in hiring a personal chef! Create a fitness routine based on movements that strengthen your muscles and bones without causing too much discomfort. Take any necessary steps to get adequate rest at night . Some people with chronic pain discover that taking eveni...

Mole Poblano Recipe

Adapted from Sor Andrea de la Asunción from the Santa Rosa Convent Serves 10-12 1/4 cup/60ml/55g lard, vegetable shortening or vegetable oil (Reserve the seeds from all chiles) 1 1/2 ounces/43g chiles anchos, 3-4, stemmed and seeded 1 1/2 ounces/43g chiles pasillas, about 6, stemmed and seeded 1 1/2 ounces/43g chiles mulatos, about 3, stemmed and seeded 1/3 ounces/9g dried chipotle chiles, about 2, stemmed and seeded 1/4 large white onion, roughly chopped 2 garlic cloves, peeled and roughly chopped 1 1/2 tablespoons/16g raw almonds with skin 1 1/2 tablespoons/16g raw shelled peanuts 1 1/2 tablespoons/16g raisins 1 tablespoon/10g pumpkin seeds 2 tablespoons/20g sesame seeds 1/2 cup/118ml reserved chile seeds 2 whole cloves, stemmed 1/8 teaspoon/.5ml anise seeds 1/8 teaspoon/.5ml coriander seeds 1/4 teaspoon/1ml whole black peppercorns 1/2 stick cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon/.5ml ground allspice 1/8 teaspoon.5ml dried thyme 1/8 teaspoon.5ml dried marjora...

Beef Stew in a Hurry Recipe

Do you need a quick meal on a COLD winter's day? Try my Pressure Cooker version of Beef Stew that is in Stay Fit Eat Allergy Free Beef Stew in a Hurry Like most slow cook meals, beef stew most likely came about to make tough, chewy cuts of meat manageable. The upside was that these cuts of meat were chock full of flavour. The thick rich sauce along with the potatoes and whatever root vegetable was in the house made a hearty meal. Serves 4 1 1/2 pounds/565g boneless chuck cut into 1 1/2 inch/4cm cubes 3 tablespoons/45ml potato flour 1/4 cup/60ml canola oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 teaspoons/10ml sea salt 1 teaspoon/5ml black pepper 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon/5ml dry thyme 1 clove garlic, minced 2 stalks celery, sliced 1/2 cup/125ml dry red wine 3 1/2 cups/875ml beef stock 1 pound/450g potatoes cut into 1 1/2 inch/4cm cubes 1 pound/450g carrots, cut into 1 1/2 inch/4cm cubes 1 cup frozen peas or cut green beans Toss meat in flour to coat. Heat oil in cooker over medium high heat....

Polish Cucumbers / Polish Mizeria Recipe

These are another of the dishes that transport me to my Grandparents house on the pond in summer. Mizeria means “misery ” in Polish . It is said it is because this was a peasant dish originally. I use burpless or marketmore, but you can use English/seedless. Serves 4 2 Cucumbers, washed and thinly sliced 1/2 cup/125ml/60g sour cream, creme fraiche or mayo (sub 1/2 mayo) 1/2 teaspoon/2ml salt 1/2 teaspoon/2mil ground black pepper 1/2 tablespoon/7ml chopped fresh dill 2 spring onions or 3-4 chives, thinly sliced (optional) In a medium sized bowl mix sour cream, salt, pepper, dill and onions. Gently fold in the cucumbers to evenly coat. Let sit at room temperature for 30-60 minutes. The “sauce” will become more runny as the salt draws liquid from the cucumbers. Place in the refrigerator to chill or eat at room temperature. private chefs and event catering Palm Beach + Boca Raton + Fort Lauderdale + Miami Beach info@yadachef.com | 954-367-YADA (9232) 561-285-7466 www.yada...

Gluten Free Campfire Corn Dog Dip Recipe

Please read the packaging. Many hot dogs and sausages contain wheat gluten as a binder. Ingredients 1 (8-oz.)/225g block cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup/79ml sour cream 2 jalapeños, minced 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 1/2 cups/181g shredded cheddar 1 1/2 cups/192 shredded Monterey Jack 3 sweet corn, kernels removed (about 2 cups) 6 hot dogs, sliced into coins 4 green onion, thinly sliced Chips, for serving Directions In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, sour cream, and jalapenos. Fold in cheeses, corn, hot dogs, and most green onions (save some for garnish!). Season with salt and pepper and transfer to a cast iron skillet. Cover skillet with foil. Cook over campfire until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 15 minutes. Garnish with remaining green onions and serve warm with chips. Delish private chefs and event catering Palm Beach + Boca Raton + Fort Lauderdale + M...

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