Organic Foods

…when adding a sticky ingredient to a recipe, sprinkle flour in the cup and your cleanup will be much easier.

…baking potatoes will have a fluffy texture if you pierce them before baking.

…that if you want to add oil to meat, spray it on the meat and you’ll have the flavor without extra oil.

…if you sprinkle salt into your skillet before you fry, it will keep the oil from spattering.

…to avoid your recipe from curdling, keep the cooking temps at 180F or below when adding dairy.

…if you wash your fruits and vegetables, then put them in your refrigerator, most of the vitamins will be lost.  It’s always better to wash fruits and vegetables just before you use them.

GARLIC MAYONNAISE

In you blender, add the following in order:

2 large egg yolks

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 cup olive oil and canola (cold pressed) a few drops at a time

salt and pepper to taste

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

This will thicken as you add the oils, and will be delicious for several days.  Store in your refrigerator.

To Your Health,

Vida