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We used some of my dehydrated broccoli in a dinner side dish. It was a packaged side dish of broccoli and rice. But they never seem to have anything in them but broccoli crumbs. So I rehydrated a 1/2 cup of my dehydrated broccoli and tossed it in. It was really good. The rehydrated broccoli...

I thought I would share a tip I came up with for dehydrating herbs. I placed my basil leaves, oregano leaves, and sage leaves in the Excalibur dehydrator only to have the fan blow them back at me when I placed the trays in. My solution that worked great was to take the plastic screens from...

I want to make fresh pasta with pesto on it. But don't know what else to serve. My husband does not feel it is a meal unless there is some meat. I was thinking chicken. Maybe in the pesto pasta, or a chicken side dish that would compliment the pasta. Any ideas? Or I could make a baked chicken...

I attempted divinity several years ago unsuccessfully because at the time I lived in a very humid climate. So now living in a drier climate I thought I would try again. The sugar and syrup mixture overcooked because my candy thermometer was not accurate. Of course I did not realize until...

I had always been using Extra-Virgin Olive Oil for everything. But recently on a food show on the t.v. they were talking about the types of olive oils. I understand that the different types come from different pressing like first cold press and the other oils come from heating the olives for...

You may notice I first registered several months back. I have not however been back to the site until now. So I thought I would try to start things off right this time with an introduction and profile. I have more time to cook and use the internet now. I have always cooked even as a child my...

I tried searching to see if this has been discussed. I may not be using the right keywords. I am looking to buy some mixing bowls. I only have a few small glass ones. So I was thinking about the stainless steel bowls. Any suggestions as to what is better heavy weight or light weight mixing...