Jane Carpenter

Do you remember where you were the last time you decided to make a great meal for your friends or family? I have always been someone who loves to entertain, which is probably why I started focusing so carefully on cooking in the first place. I wanted to create meals that everyone would remember, so I started focusing on choosing better ingredients. I also learned a little more about cooking, and it was really great to see the difference it made. This blog is all about choosing excellent ingredients that you and your family will love. Check out this blog for more information.

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Choosing Great Ingredients

Do you remember where you were the last time you decided to make a great meal for your friends or family? I have always been someone who loves to entertain, which is probably why I started focusing so carefully on cooking in the first place. I wanted to create meals that everyone would remember, so I started focusing on choosing better ingredients. I also learned a little more about cooking, and it was really great to see the difference it made. This blog is all about choosing excellent ingredients that you and your family will love. Check out this blog for more information.

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Include Grilled Food In Your Menu For Thanksgiving

12 October 2017
 Categories: Food & Cooking, Blog

Are you hosting a special dinner for friends and family members this Thanksgiving? If so, you are probably already thinking about your table setting and about the menu you will have for the Thanksgiving feast. Of course, part of the fun of Thanksgiving is having traditional foods like turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy and a myriad of pies. However, you might be considering tweaking the menu a bit to add a special touch to your Thanksgiving dinner. Read More …

Getting Creative In The Kitchen: Why Salt And Pepper Are Not Enough

4 October 2017
 Categories: Food & Cooking, Blog

Most people rely on salt and pepper to season their food. While that is well and good, you are doing two things wrong. One, you are consuming too much salt over time, and two, you are completely missing out on what other spices can do for your food. It is okay if you feel intimidated about experimenting with other spices; a lot of home cooks feel the same. However, you do need to get a little creative, and start expanding your seasoning palette. Read More …

7 Ingredient Ideas To Pair With Your Kaiser Buns

2 October 2017
 Categories: , Blog

Whether you shop locally for delicious breads or you order online, Kaiser rolls, such as from Klosterman Baking Company, are a fantastic option for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Sandwiches are such a fantastic food because they are so versatile. You can personalize your sandwich to your liking with the perfect fresh ingredients. If you are looking for some new ideas for your Kaiser roll sandwich, take some of these on for size. Read More …

How To Combine Food, Fun, And…Team Building Exercises? Yup, It Can Be Done!

29 September 2017
 Categories: Food & Cooking, Blog

Business events, especially team building ones, are often very boring and quite irritating. You always get that one person that never shuts up, the one that always thinks he or she knows everything, a couple of "yes!" men (or women), and those that rock the boat. How is anyone supposed to eat, have fun, and accomplish the goals of the exercise? Well, here is a new approach, and it may just turn the usual team building exercise upside down. Read More …

Caramel Sugar Cookies With Cinnamon Frosting: A New Holiday Favorite

27 September 2017
 Categories: Food & Cooking, Blog

Around the holidays, making cookies is a classic way to celebrate with friends and family. Of course, everyone enjoys eating the cookies, too! But while traditional frosted sugar cookies are sweet and delicious, they can get a bit mundane year after year. This year, consider spicing up your sugar cookie routine with caramel sugar cookies frosted with a spicy cinnamon frosting. Here's the recipe! Ingredients (for the cookies): 1 1/2 sticks butter, softened 1 cup white sugar 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 teaspoons caramel extract 2 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/2 teaspoon salt Additional flour for dusting your cutting surface Ingredients (for the frosting): Read More …