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Tiny bubbles… the science of leavening
Most of us loved fresh, puffy baked goods, with their warm, soft texture or meringues that are at once fluffy, chewy, and crunchy. Where does
April 4, 2023
Chef Colleen’s blog shares her quick take on recipes, food, cooking, nutrition, healthy active living, and whatever else strikes her fancy – or your fancy.
What do we mean by that? Send in your cooking-and food-related questions and Chef Colleen will answer them. It’s even better than being able to call your mom about how to thaw that Thanksgiving turkey… unless your mom is a food scientist and chef too.
Most of us loved fresh, puffy baked goods, with their warm, soft texture or meringues that are at once fluffy, chewy, and crunchy. Where does
It’s official springtime in the Northern Hemisphere. What’s more evocative of spring than birds happily laying eggs in their nests? In the last 50 years,
There are two clues that tell you I’m of Irish descent. I’m from Newfoundland and my last name is Murphy. I’m “the potato farmer’s pretty
Burgers and Meat Science My simple, clean, super-juicy burger recipe illustrates a fundamental of the science of meat. When I was working at Sofina Foods,
Date squares are a quintessential comfort food – familiar, chewy, crunchy and simple. And there’s a bonus – date squares made with oats and dates
We naturally love sweet tasting foods but refined sugar is in every food imaginable and is harmful to our health. There are other ways to add some sweetness to your food besides table sugar.
Some people say Valentine’s Day is too commercial and even manipulative. Single people often feel excluded. I say that celebrating love of any sort, passion
My husband and I recently took a trip to Arizona. I was delighted and fascinated with the abundance of life in the desert – both
Age is not just a number when it comes to safe food handling.Many factors can affect how long food can be safely stored in your
Chef Colleen, I recently bought a new cast iron pan because I see them being used on all the cooking shows. I know I need
