Saturday 15 May 2010

How to Keep Basil Fresh / How to Roast a Whole Pumpkin / and Capsicum Too



Blog Post: How to Keep Basil Fresh for at Least Eleven Days


The trick is to treat the basil like you would a bunch of flowers.


Blog Post: How to roast a whole pumpkin [via Limes & Lycopene]


When it's done, all you do is slice it up and remove the seeds which, btw, are super easy to get out once the pumpkin is cooked.


Blog Post: Roasting transforms bell peppers into a new and versatile vegetable


Once roasted, the thin skin on peppers gets rather tough. To get rid of it easily, place the peppers in a heat-safe bowl and cover with plastic wrap. The residual heat will create steam in the bowl, which will help loosen the skin.



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