February 2012
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5 Vegetable Tricks From Professional Chefs →
1. Freezing Vegetables
Have you ever tried freezing vegetables whole or cutting them up, tossing them in a Baggie, and throwing said Baggie in the freezer? It’s not pretty. I didn’t know that the reason they become slimy and mushy when you use them later is because the veggies’ cell structure explodes from the water expanding from the freezing process. Huh. Makes sense when you think about...
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Healthy, protein-packed snacks?
Lately I’ve been looking for ideas on snacks that are easily portable, don’t require refrigeration/heating up and are packed with protein - especially for longer bike rides.
The two main types of snacks we tend to eat that fall into this category are trail mix/granola and baked bars.
For trail mix, we usually throw together a combination of:
raw nuts (cashews, almonds, peanuts,...
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Simple Tomato Soup →
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The most common cooking mistakes →
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