At one time candy or home-made treats were thrown into the kiddies Halloween bags and their parents were responsible for sorting through it...
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Planning a Halloween Party
Celebrating Halloween is all about having fun. No one cares about pagan beginnings, superstitions, or enacting rituals—we’re just having fun...
Turning Everyday Dinners into Spooky Meals
by Chef Murph When it comes to holidays, the family cook may feel frustrated because they feel they are in a rut. They want to offer their family...
Measurement Conversions
by Chef Murph The United States often uses a different measurement system than the rest of the world. There are different units and systems of...
Cooking Substitutions
by Chef Murph Knowing a few main baking substitutions can be very useful. A time might come when you have to bake for someone with specific...
Barbecue Rubs Made Easy
by Chef Murph Any mixture of ground spices used for seasoning any raw food can be classified as a “rub”. This mixture is usually applied heavily to...
Which Wood Chips To Use When Grilling???
by Chef Murph There’s nothing quite like grilling during the warm summer months. When you choose to grill with wood chips, you can infuse the meat...
Keeping Cool in the Kitchen
by Chef Murph Keeping Cool, Cooks know that as the temperatures outside increase, the desire to cook decreases. This isn’t due to lack of wanting...
Basic Food Safety
by Chef Murph When preparing and cooking food, there are a few basic rules for making sure the food is safe to eat. All purchased foods have been...
Storing the Harvest: Ways You Can Preserve Your Fruits and Veggies
It’s that time of year again. You have a bumper crop of certain fruits and vegetables in your garden, someone has shared their bumper crop or...