Pour the all of the liquid over the cucumbers so they’re fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (for pickle rounds) or at least 3 hours (for pickle spears). The flavor will continue to develop over the next couple of days. These pickles will keep for upRead More →

Not all brats are gluten-free, but Johnsonville smoked brats are labeled gluten-free by the manufacturer so you’re welcome to include these food items in gluten-free meal plans as long as you’re not on a strict gluten-free diet. Are Hillshire Farms brats gluten-free? Made with natural casings to seal in naturalRead More →

When most people hear the word “petite,” they assume it means “tiny.” To be clear, while “petite” does mean small, in terms of clothing, it refers to a specific height size range that is made to fit those who are shorter. Keep in mind, though, that shape also plays aRead More →

A mongoose (Herpestes) attacking an Asian cobra (Naja naja). Mongooses live in burrows and feed on small mammals, birds, reptiles, eggs, and occasionally fruit. A number of mongooses, especially those of the genus Herpestes, will attack and kill venomous snakes. What is the natural enemy of the mongoose? The mongooseRead More →

When coloring fondant, you should ALWAYS use gel colors. DON’T ever use liquid coloring to color fondant. They make your fondant very sticky and insanely difficult to work with. Gel colors can be found in the cake decorating aisles at Michaels or Hobby Lobby. Can I color store bought fondant?Read More →

Sandpaper, Glasspaper and Garnet papers are commonly available in grit sizes ranging from 40 to 320 and used mainly for dry sanding of wood or paint removal. What grit is glass paper? Sold individually, each sheet of Glass Paper measures 23 x 28cm (9 x 11″). This abrasive paper (alsoRead More →

When you buy dried beans in the store you are buying the seeds themselves. So certainly you can plant those dried beans in your garden. One type of bean I wanted to try was Cannellini beans also known as white kidney beans. These are one of my wife’s favorite beansRead More →