Thawing Vacuum Packed Fish
Extra precaution should be used when thawing fish that has been vacuum packed and frozen. The aquatic environment in which fish live can be a reservoir for the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. When...
Author: Adair Hoover
Refrigerator Spicy Pickled Quail Eggs
15 quail eggs 2 ¼ cups white vinegar (5%) 2 teaspoons chili pepper 1 teaspoon sugar in the raw ¼ teaspoon black pepper 2 ½ teaspoons sugar in the raw 3 teaspoons minced shallots ¼ teaspoon turmeric...
Is My Carton of Eggs Still Good?
Eggs stored in a refrigerator at 45 °F or below are safe to consume for up to 45 days after they are packed. After 45 days, the quality deterioration could make eggs susceptible to pathogenic growth...
Hibiscus Ginger Tea
This beautiful red tea is not overly sweet and offers a big ginger punch. Great for parties or an afternoon tea for one! 32 ounces hibiscus tisane (recipe below) 8 ounces lime juice (freshly...
Banana Blueberry Muffins
A recipe lower in sugar than most, muffin recipe highlighted with banana and blueberries. 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp salt 3 ripe...
Bacon Wrapped Quail
Quail Meat and Eggs Worldwide: There are reports of quail being used for food as far back as 960 AD, where there is a reference to fried quail at a country fair trade. During the eighth and...
Going Fishing?
In South Carolina, it is hot in July. Whether you have been fishing for years or are just learning, the way you handle freshly caught fish is critical for quality and safety. This is especially...
Quail Eggs
Quail eggs are tasty little treats that can be a novel addition to meals and appetizers. They may have a reputation for being uppity, but you can prepare them in lots of different ways. Some ideas...
Mashed Butternut Squash
So Easy and Perfect for Fall. 1 butternut squash 2 tablespoons of butter 2 teaspoons brown sugar Dash of salt Heat oven to 350 °F. Cut butternut squash in half (lengthwise) and scoop out the seeds....
Pumpkin Muenster Grits
People in the south don’t like changes to traditional grits, and I’m one of them. I love grits in their most basic form: cook in water and then add a good helping of butter, salt, and pepper....
Bacon-Wrapped Brussels Sprouts
A recipe with 3-ingredients that is super easy and full of fall flavors. 12 slices of raw bacon, cut in half 24 Brussels sprouts Maple syrup Honey mustard or barbecue sauce Heat oven to 400 °F Wash...
Salsa, Pico de Gallo Style
Fresh South Carolina tomatoes harvested in the summer months are true delicacies. They really are at their best with bare minimum preparation. A Pico de Gallo style salsa combines ingredients that...