January 25, 2021

Spices

What is cumin?  Cumin is a spice that is cultivated from the Cuminum cymimnum plant that is native to parts of Asia, Africa, and Europe. It is derived from the seeds of this plant, which are small and look similar to fennel seeds. Each seed is about the same size as a grain of rice,

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January 23, 2021

Oil

What is oil? Oil is a type of fat you can use cooking. Oil is derived from many different plants, nuts, and seeds. Depending on their source, oils can vary in color from translucent with a light golden tone to a rich golden amber color. Oils are thick and more viscous in consistency than water,

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January 21, 2021

Dairy

What is condensed milk? Condensed milk is cattle milk that has had some of the water content removed through the process of evaporation. This milk is then sweetened with sugar and labeled sweetened condensed milk. The product itself has a thick and sticky consistency and is a white, milky color.  What does condensed milk taste

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January 20, 2021

Vegetables

What are potatoes? Potatoes are a variety of root vegetables, or tubers, that grow in the ground.  They come in a variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and textures. There are over 4000 domestic varieties of potatoes and more than 200 types of wild potatoes. Different varieties of potatoes work best with different recipes and applications.

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January 14, 2021

Dairy

What is butter? Butter is the by-product of cream that has been whipped and churned. It can range from a very light pale yellow color to a brighter yellow color in its solid form. Butter contains about 80% fat and melts completely when heated.  What are the different types of butter? Salted Butter  This type

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