TIP OF THE DAY: The Best Way To Cook Bacon

Bacon is delicious, bacon is trendy…bacon also comes with a bad rap due to preservatives, nitrites and nitrates, which form carcinogenic nitrosamines in meats that are overcooked or charred. That’s why we switched to Coleman Natural Hickory Smoked Bacon, which is naturally cured. It contains no preservatives, MSG or added nitrites or nitrates. As with…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Use Fresh Ginger Root

Today’s tip is from Chef Johnny Gnall: Ginger is a terrific flavor, adding exotic sweet and floral notes and a spicy kick to any number of cuisines and recipes. It is equally adaptable to sweet and savory foods. In your kitchen, is the ginger always powdered in a shaker jar? Or do you head to…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Have An Ice Cream Tasting

Celebrate National Strawberry Ice Cream Day by tasting 4-6 different brands. Your favorite may surprise you. Photo courtesy Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board.   Today is National Strawberry Ice Cream Day, a good excuse to have an ice cream tasting. Most of us keep buying Brand 1 out of habit; but perhaps we’d prefer Brand 2,…
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