Cook’s Illustrated Tips and Tests - March and April 2008

Date April 20, 2008

I wanted to mention a few tips and tests from the latest issue of Cook’s Illustrated magazine (March/April 2008).
PAM Professional, the new high heat line, does actually hold up to high heat better than original PAM. In a pan over medium-high heat, the original burned while the Professional stayed clear. Cook’s Illustrated does, [...]

Saving Fresh Ginger

Date March 23, 2008

Here is a tip on keeping fresh ginger without letting it go bad. I got this from the my free issue of Cook’s Illustrated and thought I would pass it on.

Cut leftover ginger into 1-inch pieces and place them in a zipper-lock bag.
Store the bag in the freezer for one month or longer. [...]