Honey is a great natural source for reducing heat in 1st degree burns. Apply immediately.

Eggplant is related to the tabacco plant and it contains an insignificant amount of nicotine. Cooling eggplant causes it to shrivel  and brown rather quickly.

Black garlic originated in Korea. It’s raw garlic that turns black when the sugars are drawn out of the garlic cloves during a special fermentation process. Most of the nutritional values in black garlic are higher & more potent than regular raw garlic.

A great way to preserve fresh ginger root is to cut it into smaller pieces and freeze. Keeping it in fridge or at room temperature will cause it to shrivel and dry faster.

The proteins in eggs are very heat sensitive and only need to be warmed to cook thoroughly.  They will start to get firm at only 145 degrees. This is when a Bain Marie comes into play and is a great method for cooking egg custards.

Aging time of cheddar cheese determins the mildness and sharpness of it. The longer it ages, the sharper it gets!

Fat has 9 calories per gram. Carbs have 4, protein also has 4 and alcohol has 7. Did you know that?

Most of the fat we should consume should come from fish, nuts & veggie oils. Limit solid fats like butter, stick margarine & lard. Daily allowances for oils range from 5-7 teaspoons for adults.

Mousse is a French term meaning “froth” or “foam,” which is a rich, airy dish that can be sweet or savory, hot or cold. Fluffy desserts are due to the addition of whipped cream or beaten egg whites and fortified with gelatin!

Cherry liqueur is a a sweetened cordial using cherries. It can be used in cocktails in lieu of Brandy, especially Sangria! 1 oz of this cordial has 103 calories and 11 grams of carbs!

Did you know rose hips are the reddish-orange fruit of the rose and are used to make jellies, jams syrup, tea and vino!? They’re solid in vitamin C and can be made into a dried powder.