How to take great food photos with a point-and-shoot Many of like posting photos of our restaurant adventures in Facebook. We're not professionals—and we certainly don't plan on buying expensive equipment! And even if we do have an awesome SLR and lens kit, we won't always lug it around, especially if we're just planning to have dinner out with friends. But we can still … [Read more...] about How to take great food shots with a point-and-shoot
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How do I get chewy brownies?
A lot depends on the recipe. But as a general rule try to get more liquids into the recipe (like corn syrup -- just reduce the sugar) and fats (like butter). Take out the brownies before they're completely cooked and then let them cool. … [Read more...] about How do I get chewy brownies?
Easy way to make perfectly grilled ribs
You know a perfectly grilled slab of ribs when you see them—and taste them! The meat practically falls off the bone. Each bite is fork-tender, and melts in your mouth. How do you create these perfectly grilled ribs? One easy tip is to prepare them before you even put them on the grill. Read the steps in this article and try them at your next barbecue, and you will see what … [Read more...] about Easy way to make perfectly grilled ribs
Best summer U.S. food festivals
Many states throw incredible food festivals that celebrate their best produce and local delicacies. Many of these food festivals are accompanied by outdoor concerts, family-friendly activities and even cooking demos. So mark your calendars and book your vacation leaves—these are just some of the events you can look forward to during the summer. … [Read more...] about Best summer U.S. food festivals
Baking cookies: basic tools
There are thousands of cookie recipes on the internet, and more can be found in cookbooks or even the packaging of ingredients. But before you can bake cookies, you need tools. Don't make the same mistake I made: driven by dreams of being the next Martha Stewart, I walked into a baking supply store and spent a small fortune on equipment I barely used. Get the basics, but … [Read more...] about Baking cookies: basic tools