Will you explain the difference between olive oil, virgin olive oil and extra-virgin olive oil? —P.G., Killeen, Texas
With all of the different olive oils on grocery store shelves…
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I've often seen recipes that call for okra, but I have not been able to find it in any Canadian stores. What is it? What might I substitute for it? —S.M., Peace River, Alberta
Okra is…
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I have a recipe for an old-fashioned pound cake that calls for Snowdrift and butter. What is Snowdrift? —R.K., Franklin, Tennessee
Snowdrift is a brand name for vegetable shortening.…
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I'm confused when recipes call for 1 part of an ingredient like oil and 2 parts of another ingredient like sugar. Does one part mean 1 ounce? —R.C., Miami, Florida
Parts refer to the…
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When I'm baking cookies on parchment paper, which side of the paper should I use? And can it be used more than once? —D.P., Willowick, Ohio
Parchment paper is a heavy paper that's…
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I tried making shrimp fettuccine that called for grated Parmesan cheese. It clumped and gummed up immediately. What happened? I did everything the recipe said. —P.S., Hope,…
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When cooking pasta, should you add oil to the water? Also, should you rinse pasta before serving? I have heard conflicting answers to these questions. —J.A., Dartmouth, Nova…
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I've heard there's a way to peel kiwi with a spoon. Could you explain how to do this? —N.M., Bloomington, Minnesota
There is a quick and simple way to peel kiwifruit with a teaspoon.…
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I'd like information on peeling pumpkins and easily preparing them for freezing. I'm fairly new at this and would appreciate any advice you can give me. —L.S., West Baldwin, Maine
I…
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I love to make homemade pizza, and my family loves to eat it. How do you get a chewy crust that's crispy on the outside? Are any special ingredients needed? —L.D., Shelley, Idaho
You…
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