Fun Stuff

It happens: you're out, you don't usually stock it in the fridge, the store doesn't have any in stock, OR, you just don't have time to go to the store.... This is how you sub for buttermilk in your cooking!  

Garam Masala may be something that is new to our permanent line, but we used to make it a lot more often when Hart's Desire started making spice blends. The flavor has always been wonderful, though in the beginning it wasn't a customer favorite, it Certainly is now!! We didn't use it in our line when we came back to the Farmer's Market because it had not been a great seller... BUT.... It came back due to popular demand!!Every month, I'd have another person asking if I had Garam Masala. So many times, I was asked, I decided to bring...

Recently, life has been crazy, and feeding myself hasn't been a huge priority. That's when I get myself in trouble. You see, I went low-carb a few years ago because my Dr. said "congratulations, you're on the verge of diabetes.... do something about it NOW." Well, I did. I was merciless about cutting out the sugars, grains,  beans, and even most fruits in order to manage glucose levels. THAT is how I found out that the sugars and starches are what had caused the daily headache since I was in my late teens. These headaches weren't any joke either. There...

Why should you Brine your meats, and what does it do? Brining is an age-old way to preserve foods, who knew that it could make your meats more tasty while you're at it???

Why you should use a whisk on your dry ingredients when you bake!