June 12, 2020

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Fruits

Learn About Dragon Fruit

What is Dragon Fruit? A dragon fruit is a cactus-grown fruit from tropical regions of the world. Dragon fruits are oval-shaped and are covered in spiky curls that are referred to as scales. The outside of a dragon fruit is pink with spiky green scales, but some dragon fruits are yellow with green scales. The

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June 12, 2020

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Fruits

Learn About Tamarind

What is Tamarind? Tamarind is a reddish-brown pod-like legume that comes from the tamarind tree native to tropical Africa.  While tamarind is a legume, people often refer to tamarind as a fruit.  The pulp from the inside of the pod is what is widely used in foods after it is turned into a paste, but

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June 12, 2020

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Cheeses

What Kind of Cheese Melts?

What are Different Types of Cheeses that Melt? AmericanAsiagoBlueBrieCheddar FontinaGoudaGruyèreHavartiJack Cheese MozzarellaProvoloneReblochonTaleggio Cheeses That Melt American American cheese is a mild-flavored blend of other cheeses.  American cheese is commonly used on burgers or in a grilled cheese sandwich. Asiago Asiago is a nutty-flavored cheese from Italy.  Asiago melts when it has not aged.  Asiago is

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June 12, 2020

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Kitchen Tools

What’s a Saucepan and How Do I Use it?

What are Saucepans? A saucepan is a small round pan with straight and tall sides.  Saucepans are meant to be used on the stove and usually have long handles and lids.  Because of the shape of the saucepan, it evenly heats the foods or liquids inside the pan.  Saucepans come in different sizes, but common

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June 12, 2020

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Kitchen Tools

What’s a Colander and How Do I Use it?

What are Colanders? A colander is a bowl-shaped dish with holes in the sides and bottom to drain liquid out of foods.  Colanders are sometimes called pasta strainers.  Colanders come in different sizes, but the most common size is a 5-quart colander.  They usually have two handles on the sides, but they sometimes have one

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