NANCY NOODLES
Reflecting on Life
I have years of experience - some good, some bad, some funny, some serious. Nancy Noodles serves as a place for daily musings on life, friends, family and ideas noodling around in my head.
Helpful Lesson 15: Choosing the Right Onion
Alex Delany of Bon Appetit tells us that the different types of onion have its own special qualities -- a distinct onion personality. ...
Helpful Lesson 14: Roasting Vegetables Perfectly
Molly Baz of Bon Appetit tells us that it's not that easy to perfect the delicate art of roasting vegetables. Is that true? I've been...
Helpful Lesson 13: Cooking Dried Beans
I love beans of any type and I've been using canned beans! I have a variety of recipes that honor black beans, lentils, pinto beans,...
Helpful Lesson 12: Getting the Most Flavor out of Canned Tomatoes
Alex Delaney of Bon Appetit tells us that canned tomatoes aren't fully cooked or, specifically, they are cooked but not to the point we'd...
Helpful Lesson 11: How to Cook Grains Perfectly
When experimenting with new grains, I've relied on recipes to tell me how to prepare them. I've cooked couscous, farro, barley, oats,...
Helpful Lesson 10: Rinse Rice and Other Grains
Rinsing rice is worth the time and energy. It is the difference between fluffy and mushy rice. Bon Appetit's Basically newsletter gives...
Helpful Lesson 8: Mince Garlic without "Mincing"
So many times, I have almost chopped my fingertips when I mince garlic. Those slippery things are so small! Once again, Alex Delaney of...
Helpful Lesson 9: Store Your Herbs Carefully
I love fresh herbs. They make such a difference in my dishes! I was told, many years ago, to stand the bunches in a glass of water in...
Helpful Lesson 7: Reheat So Your Leftovers Still Taste Good
Alex Delaney of Bon Appetit provided us with answers to reheating just about anything. Clearly, these methods describe why some of my...
Helpful Lesson 6: Use the Freezer!
Marian Bull of Bon Appetit says that the easiest—and most direct—way to preserve your fresh food is through your freezer. While the...
Helpful Lesson 5: Toast Nuts at Home
Alex Delaney of Bon Appetit SWEARS that toasting nuts at home are infinitely better than store-bought toasted nuts. Apparently,...
Helpful Lesson 4: How to Store CERTAIN Produce (Outside the Fridge)
Alex Delaney of Bon Appetit has identified eight kinds of produce that should not be stored in the refrigerator. In some cases,...
Helpful Lesson 3: How to Store Produce in the Fridge
Knowing how to store what you buy makes all the difference when it comes to keeping your fridge stocked with greens and veggies. Bon...