Cardamom 小荳蔻 When many people think about cardamom they often think about it’s usage in Indian cuisine but it’s also very popular in Chinese and South East Asian cooking. Cardamom is most commonly used in red-cooked beef or any kind of stew. I personally like to use cardamom when I cook “boiled pork with garlic […]
Author: Marilyn Medina
Are Store Bought Peppers Hybrids?
Pepper bought from the store may be a hybrid. This simply means that they may have been created by two different varieties. Although there is nothing wrong with hybrid pepper, if the seeds are planted you will not have the pepper you have down because the seed might choose the dominant gene of a particular […]
How Do You Grow Pinto Beans In A Ziploc Bag?
Instructions: Dampen paper towel with spray bottle. Place wet paper towel in Ziploc Bag. Place bean on top of wet paper towel. Close Ziploc Bag. Place Ziploc Bag in a warm, sunny spot. Add water to paper towel when it dries out. Observe your plant growing in 3-5 days! Can you grow a pinto bean […]
What Is The Special About The Quality Of Cardamom?
Cardamom has a strong, unique taste, with an intensely aromatic, resinous fragrance. Black cardamom has a distinctly more smoky, though not bitter, aroma, with a coolness some consider similar to mint. Green cardamom is one of the most expensive spices by weight but little is needed to impart flavour. How is the quality of Indian […]
Do Pheasants Like Raisins?
According to the book, pheasants are mad for raisins and cannot eat enough. The theory behind the horse’s hair is that it gets stuck in the throat of the pheasant and while it tries to clear it’s throat, you can run up and grab them for the pot. Are raisins good for bird? Can birds […]
Do You Hang Pheasant With Guts In?
We leave the pheasants completely intact (not plucked or gutted) and hang them by the neck to keep the blood in the carcass. This helps prevent the meat from drying out or freezing if temperatures drop dramatically. How is game hung? Game hanging is a centuries-old practice which consists of hanging a game bird or […]
What Is Ground Anise?
Ground Anise is a beautiful yellow spice with fennel or licorice-like aromatic sweet and spice flavors. It is known by many names, including Anise, Aniseed, and Anise Seed, This anise is from Turkey, and is freshly ground and packed for your enjoyment. What can I substitute for ground anise? What Are The Best Star Anise […]
Can You Shoot Pheasants On The Ground In South Dakota?
In 2020, hunters harvested 1.1 million birds during pheasant season. In 2022, the traditional season opens on October 15 and runs through January 31, 2023. The South Dakota shooting preserve season — which includes game birds like pheasants, partridges, quail and turkey — runs from September 1 until March 31, 2023. Can I shoot pheasant […]
Can Labs Hunt Pheasants?
Pheasants will often retreat uphill into grassy land and so your Labrador will be the perfect dog for the task. Their fast pace allows them to chase the pheasants at ease on an incline. What dog is best for pheasant hunting? The Best Quail and Pheasant Hunting Dogs English Pointer. Sometimes just referred to as […]
Where Is The Best Place To Shoot A Pheasant?
For average to medium range pheasants (less than 40 yards), shoot with slightly more weight on your front foot (60 per cent) than on the back foot. This is a slightly more aggressive stance and helps to keep your cheek down on the stock whilst taking a bird in front. What time of day are […]
How Old Is The Oldest Pheasant?
27 years old. The oldest recorded living ring-necked pheasant (common pheasant) was 27 years old. This age record is cited in The Animal Ageing and Longevity Database. What is the oldest pheasant? This is the story of an exceptionally old pheasant that’s no spring chicken. 29 years. The Lake Country man who has kept this […]
Why Does Star Anise Taste Like Licorice?
Star anise contains a substance called anethole, which is responsible for the licorice flavor of star anise fruits, anise seeds, and fennel seeds. (Like anise, fennel is a member of the family Apiaceae.) Anethole is dissolved in the oil inside the plant but is insoluble in water. Why does anise taste like licorice? Anise tends […]
Why Does Kale Make Me Sleepy?
At the risk of sounding trite, kale is actually really good for you—and good for your sleep. What is this? That’s because kale is loaded with calcium, which helps the brain use tryptophan to manufacture melatonin. The same goes for all the dark leafy greens, especially collards, spinach, and broccoli. Does eating kale make you […]
Do Wild Boar Carry Diseases?
Wild boars are potential carriers of viral, bacterial, and parasitic diseases that can affect livestock, wildlife, and humans. These diseases include pseudorabies, porcine circovirus, tuberculosis, brucellosis, and trichinellosis (3). Can you get sick from wild boar? Harmful organisms and pathogens, carried by feral swine, which can infect humans include diseases such as leptospirosis, toxoplasmosis, brucellosis, […]
What Can I Do With Floppy Kale?
The secret is… treat them like flowers! Use sharp scissors or a knife to cut their stems at an angle, about an inch from the bottom. Then pop them in a glass of water, put them back in the fridge, and they’ll be just like new in a few hours! Can you eat limp kale? […]
How Do You Use Star Anise For A Cough?
If you are suffering from a sore throat or a bad cough, drink tea made with this star-shaped spice. Add two anise seed pods in boiling water for over 15 minutes. Strain the tea and add a few drops of honey. Drink this tea thrice daily to avail its immunity-boosting benefits. Does star anise help […]
Does Star Anise Taste Like Fennel?
2. Particular flavor: Fennel and anise share the black licorice flavor of anethole, but they do have slightly different profiles. Fennel seeds are less sweet than anise, with a milder flavor; anise seeds have a much sweeter, more powerful black licorice flavor. 3. Can you substitute star anise for fennel? Fennel seed has a much […]
How Do You Remove Potassium From Lentils?
Soaking will reduce the potassium even futher but isn’t necessary for most people. Make sure to choose canned chickpeas and lentils without salt or rinse before using. If you are using dried legumes, it is necessary to cookto cookA cuisine is a style of cooking characterized by distinctive ingredients, techniques and dishes, and usually associated […]
Do British People Eat Collard Greens?
Even though Collard greens are not grown in the UK, supermarkets like Tesco keep imported collard in stock. If you are unable to find them, spring greens, Kale and cabbage are the closest alternatives that are readily available for sale throughout the country. You won’t have to do much effort to find them. Are collard […]
How Do You Enjoy Collard Greens?
Collard greens are often cooked with smoked and/or salted meats (ham hocks and bacon are popular choices), onions, vinegar, pepper, and salt. They’re also used in salads or in wraps with greens substituted for bread. Many people associate collard greens with New Year’s Day. How do you eat collard greens? 10 Delicious Ways to Eat […]