While you don’t have to blanch your leeks before freezing, doing so can help your frozen leeks stay fresher and more flavorful for longer. You will need a large cooking pot and a blanching basket or pasta strainer. If you don’t have a blanching basket or strainer, a mesh cooking bag will also work. How […]
Category: Vegetables
Are Fiddleheads From Sword Ferns Edible?
Fiddleheads are the new growth of a fern, all curled up. Once they begin to unfurl, like the fiddlehead pictured here, they’re no longer edible. Can you eat sword fern fiddleheads? The roots of this fern, much like the woodfern, are edible raw or boiled in the spring. Are all sword ferns edible? If it […]
Why Don’T You Use The Top Of Leeks?
Why Remove the Green Parts. The tops of the leeks are really tough. Like if you tried chewing them, people would wonder if you were a cow chewing it’s cud. This is why recipes call for you to cut them off and just use the white tender parts of the leeks. Can you use the […]
Do Leeks Go Out Of Date?
Leeks are, again, best kept away from the fridge and in a cool, dry place. In ideal conditions, leeks will last for up to 3 months; if kept in the fridge, they’ll last for 2 weeks. Can you eat leeks out of date? Small areas are okay to cut out (plus some extra), but if […]
What Herbs Heal Skin?
Healthy skin is determined by what we feed our body. Healing herbs like lavender, chamomile, echinacea and rosemary in are a few of the herbs that can be included in our daily intake for healthier skin and body. Herbs are popular for their remedial, culinary and odorous properties. What herbs help skin healing? Herbs Aloe […]
What Are The Herbs Approved By Department Of Health?
Herbal Medicine Plants Approved by the DOH Lagundi (Vitex negundo) Yerba (Hierba ) Buena (Mentha cordifelia) Sambong (Blumea balsamifera) Tsaang Gubat (Carmona retusa) Niyug-niyogan (Quisqualis indica L.) Bayabas/Guava (Psidium guajava L.) Akapulko. (Cassia alata L.) Ulasimang Bato (Peperonica pellucida) What are the 10 herbs approved by the Department of Health? Ten medicinal plants have been […]
What Do You Call Someone Who Works With Herbs?
An herbalist is someone who uses plants for healing. These practitioners are not medical doctors, though some practitioners are also referred to as medical herbalists. What is it called when you study herbs? What is Herbalism? From a technical perspective, herbalism is the art and science of applying herbs for promoting health. It is often […]
Can Of Chickpeas Gelatinous?
What Is It? Aquafaba is the thick liquid that results from soaking or cooking legumes, such as chickpeas, in water for an extended period of time. It’s the translucent viscous goop you probably rinse down the drain when you open a can of chickpeas. How do you know if canned chickpeas are bad? The best […]
What Is The Juice From Chickpeas Called?
Aquafaba is the thick liquid that results from soaking or cooking legumes, such as chickpeas, in water for an extended period of time. It’s the translucent viscous goop you probably rinse down the drain when you open a can of chickpeas. What can I use chickpea juice for? Aquafaba can be used in a number […]
What Is Healthier Chickpeas Or Chicken?
While it depends on the cut of meat, chicken is almost always much higher in protein and fat than chickpeas. On the other hand, chickpeas have a lot more carbohydrates and fiber, while being lower in calories overall. Is chickpeas healthier than chicken? Cooked chicken breast has 167 calories, or 700 kilojoules per 100 grams. […]
Can You Substitute Black Chickpeas For Regular Chickpeas?
They also provide lots of fiber in your diet, with chickpeas containing 6.2 grams in a 1/2-cup serving and black beans 7.5 grams. Although the beans, differ in color, size and texture, they are close enough to be interchangeable in any recipe on a 1-to-1 basis with just a few changes to your recipes. Can […]
What Is The Difference Between Hummus And Chickpeas?
Chickpeas are one of the main ingredients in hummus. Hummus is commonly made by mashing chickpeas into a paste with lemon juice, olive oil, and tahini (sesame paste.) While hummus is delicious, Biena Snacks focuses on making yummy, crunchy chickpeas you can eat straight from the bag. Can you substitute hummus for chickpeas? Technically, traditional […]
How Do You Dry Spinach At Home?
How to Dehydrate Spinach Wash leaves. Dry off leaves (I find a salad spinner works great to remove excess surface moisture). Place on trays. Dry at 125F / 52 C for 4-8 hours. Condition. Store in an airtight container. How long will dried spinach last? When properly dried and stored, dehydrated spinach can last six […]
Do You Thaw Frozen Spinach Before Cooking?
You can cook frozen spinach straight from the freezer, but some recipes may require you to defrost frozen spinach first. Can you cook frozen spinach from frozen? The frozen spinach is widely available in any season and can be easily reheated to perfection on the stovetop or in the microwave. Additionally, you can add frozen […]
How Do You Dry Spinach Quickly?
An easy way to dry it is to place the spinach (in batches) in a potato ricer and squeeze until dry. You won’t have wet countertops or dirty kitchen towels trying to squeeze out all the liquid. After cooking frozen spinach, it needs to be completely drained. How do I dry spinach without a dehydrator? […]
Is Dry Spinach Good For You?
Dried spinach is an incredible source of vitamins, minerals, protein, antioxidants, and many other essential nutrients. To top it all off, dehydrated spinach flakes are delicious and taste great in just about any recipe. Is dried spinach as good as fresh? Dried Spinach: As Good For You As Fresh! Unlike other methods that “cook out” […]
Can We Eat Soaked White Chickpeas?
Soaked chickpeas has tremendous benefits. It keeps you up charged for the whole day. Controls many parameters in the body and adds to the protein requirement for the day. Can we eat soaked chickpeas without boiling? Can you eat raw chickpeas after soaking? Eating raw chickpeas isn’t recommended. You will have a really hard time […]
How Much Does Spinach Cook Down?
When a recipe calls for cooked fresh spinach, 1 pound of fresh spinach will yield 10-12 cups of torn leaves, which will cook down to about 1 cup. One package (10 ounces) of frozen spinach leaves yields about 1-1/2 cups after cooking. How much does spinach shrink after cooking? When cooked, spinach reduces to less […]
How Long Soak Brown Chickpeas?
Slow soaking dried chickpeas: Tip them into a bowl and cover with cold water, and use plenty of water as they will swell as they soak. Leave overnight or for 8-12 hours to absorb water and swell. How long should Brown Chana be soaked? While it can be soaked overnight, generally 3-4 hours is enough […]
What Goes With Spinach Dip?
You can serve Spinach Dip with crudité, pita chips, homemade tortilla chips (my personal favorite) or any type of crackers. What is best to eat with spinach dip? The most popular foods that people eat with spinach dip tend to be crackers, pita chips, and plain tortilla chips. Your goal is to have a nice, […]