Most conscientious cooks use common sense when preparing or storing food. But the common sense in food preparation doesn't just happen -it is learned. This learning happens and when we forget where we learned it, we call it common sense. Here are just a few pointers...

When it comes to cooking healthy meals for our families, there is always some degree of dissension among the ranks. The good news is that there are very healthy recipes but the healthy nature of these recipes is somewhat disguised. What they do not know in these...

Yes, there is such a thing as indoor barbecuing. But hey, indoor barbecuing doesn't mean using your ever-reliable wood or gas grill. First of all, that's illegal in most places because it's a major fire hazard.  Second, it could kill you since these types of...

The barbeque pit has been around for ages. Some people claim that barbequing in the pit is better than cooking in the kitchen.  Barbeque pits came out around 1920. But they only became popular in 1950 when practically everyone owned one. Back in those days, more...

How do I prepare my grill for spring? Be sure to clean spider webs out of the venturi tubes as described below. You may open your grill in the spring and find remnants of the meal you cooked on it last season. Don't worry. According to How To Clean Anything.com,...

The gas grill is a device or surface, always fueled by gas and is used for cooking food. If you want to warm up your weekends by cooking delicious dishes for your family and friends, then you should immediately get a gas grill for yourself. When you want to purchase...

It is often frustrating to attempt to plan meals that are designed for one. Despite this fact, we are seeing more and more recipe books and Internet websites that are dedicated to the act of cooking for one. Divorce and the death of spouses or grown children leaving...

Cooking for toddlers and growing children presents some unique challenges along the way. While you want to provide them with those ever so important nutrients, it is often difficult to get them to eat those foods that are best for their growing bodies. We are all...

Summer evenings are so beautiful, you just need to move outside.  Clean off the grill and prepare to enjoy these long leisurely evenings.  Here are some tips to be sure your next barbeque is a success! 1. Heat the grill.  If using charcoal, allow plenty...

Beach parties, picnics, or just a simple get-together at home will never feel complete unless you mount gas grills on one side and start grilling your favorite fish or meat. Just the aroma of smoked fish can confer you a festive mood. It can afterward drag you to a...