Question: Where Can I Buy Purple (or Blue) Potatoes? Answer: Last winter, I wrote a post on what are some sources to purchase purple potatoes to grow in your garden. I have gotten a lot of hits on this post recently. However I think a lot of people are just searching for where to buy …
Category Archive: FAQ
Oct
13
Why are Honeycrisp Apples More Expensive?
Since the beginning of September I have been working out at a Michigan apple orchard. Part of my job has been to go to the farmer’s market twice a week to help sell their apples. It has been a fun experience being able to interact with people and answer their apple questions. One of the …
Jun
02
FAQ: Does Purple Asparagus Change Green When Cooked?
Question: Does Purple Asparagus Change Green When Cooked? Answer: I have grown purple bush beans before and every time I have cooked them, their purple color quickly vanishes. I was thinking the same thing would happen with the purple asparagus. But this only was part true. I roasted my asparagus (following this method) and there …
Jun
02
FAQ: How is Purple Asparagus Different from Green Asparagus?
Question: How is Purple Asparagus Different from Green Asparagus? Answer: Asparagus comes in more than just green. There are purple and white asparagus. Today we are going to look at the purple variety. Is it any different than the traditional green? I purchased some purple asparagus from Whole Foods Market last week. It was grown …
May
12
FAQ: When and How Long is Asparagus Season?
Question: When and How Long is Asparagus Season? Answer: Asparagus is one of those vegetables that really needs to be enjoyed when in season. The only asparagus I ever liked was purchased directly from a local farmer. Most of the asparagus grown in the US is done so in California. They harvest their asparagus from …
Apr
25
FAQ: Can You Freeze Leftover Ham?
Question: Can you freeze leftover ham? Answer: Yes you can. In fact I have had some pretty good results with freezing ham. To prevent any problems with freezer burn, I recommend wrapping the ham in heavy duty aluminum foil and then placing it in a gallon sized or quart size sealable plastic bag. Write the …
Apr
20
FAQ: What is Uncured Ham?
Question: What is Uncured Ham? Answer: Uncured ham is ham that has not had any sodium nitrates or nitrites added to it. There may be some naturally occuring nitrates or nitrites but none are purposely added to as a preservative. There is research out there that indicates that nitrates and nitrites can lead to cancer. …
Apr
20
FAQ: What is Angus Beef and Certified Angus Beef?
Question: What is Angus beef? Answer: You may seen a restaurant advertising they have burgers or steaks made from Angus or Black Angus beef. So what does this exactly mean? Angus is a breed of cattle. Just like there are breeds of dogs, there are breeds of cows. Some people feel that the meat of …
Apr
08
FAQ: Why Can’t Babies Have Honey?
Question: Why Can’t Babies Have Honey? Answer: To any parent, I hope you have heard that you should never give honey to your baby. Most containers of honey say this right on the label. But do you know why? Honey can carry a small amount of botulism spores. This amount is so small that adults …
Apr
08
FAQ: What Do I When My Honey Crystallizes?
Question: What Do I When My Honey Crystallizes? Answer: Before I get into what to do about it, I want to explain why it happens. Honey is supersaturated and is low in moisture. This can lead to sugar crystals being formed. This will not ruin the honey, unless you let it go on for a …
Welcome to my blog! My name is Eric. I live in Saline, Michigan with my wife (Donna) and two daughters, Hannah (3 1/2) and Autumn (1). I started this blog in October 2009 to share my culinary experiences from making my own food from scratch to what I find at farmer's markets and grocery stores.
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