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FOOD 101: The Difference Between Crème, Creme & Cream

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February 14th—Valentine’s Day—is also National Creme Filled Chocolates Day. But what’s with creme vs. cream? “Creme,” pronounced cream, is a misspelled, mispronounced Americanization of the French word for cream, crème (pronounced KREHM). It is used in the U.S. to make chocolates and desserts seem more special; i.e., French, without the correct French pronunciation and accent…
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TIP OF THE DAY: 10+ Good For You, Quick Sauces

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We’re still in “New Year’s Resolutions Month,” and today the tip is good-for-you sauces. Perhaps you’ve already been cooking dinner regularly; or perhaps you’re trying to do more of it to avoid sugar-, salt- and fat-laden take-out food. One of the easiest ways to complete a simple home-cooked meal is to cover it with purchased…
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TIP OF THE DAY: How To Make Cream From Milk

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[1] No cream? No problem! Make it from milk and butter (photo © Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board). [2] How about some dessert? Just pour cream over any sliced fruit or berries—or on cooked fruit like baked apples and compote (photo © Spache The Spatula). [3] Butter + Milk = Heavy Cream (photo © Siberkorn |…
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