Their biscuits are fluffier, theirsweet teais just perfect.
They always seem to know what to serve, and how to make ingredients taste their best.
Bacon drippings simply haveway too many usesfor them to be tossed out.

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From seasoning skillets, tomaking salads sing, drippings are an all-star ingredient in kitchens throughout our region.
Its only fair to give your cookware as much love as it gives you.
Learning how to properlyseason and maintain cast ironis as essential as the pans themselves.

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To make this often-tedious step much easier, immediately transfer the hot, cooked eggs to an ice bath.
When the eggs are cool, the shells will slip right off.
This self-rising flour has a lower protein and gluten content, which helps baked goods rise taller.

Theres really no comparison.
This rule also applies to cocoa powder, cornstarch, and confectioners sugar, which often has lumps.
Self-rising flour is pre-sifted so it is already light and airy straight out of the bag.
Place the pan in the oven as it preheats.
Add Baking Soda To Iced Tea
Makingiced tea?
Add a pinch of baking soda for clearer, less bitter results.
Pat Meat Dry
Excess moisture prevents proteins from browning as they cook.
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