The Pros of Wooden Cutting Boards

I have been doing some research in how to go about making my own cutting board or butcher's block and I have come across some interesting information I thought might be helpful to the larger home cooking community.

It turns out that for health reasons, wood may be the best of all choices. So not only does it look much better than plastic (nylon), glass or stone, it may be the safest option for you and your family.

https://commonsensehome.com/wooden-cutting-boards/

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/228343502_Survival_of_bacteria_on_wood_and_plastic_particles_Dependence_on_wood_species_and_environmental_conditions

Making Mascarpone Cheese, It's So Easy

I've got a new video posted to YouTube, the other day I made mascarpone cheese for the first time in my life. Now I know what I've been missing all these years. If you've never tried it before it just might be worth your while to investigate. I know I'm glad I have.

I hope you enjoy the video!

Making Mascarpone Cheese, It's So Easy!

Dad's Miracle Whip Hack

Dad

May 14, 2019                                                                                                                                                                                                      Makes ~3 cups

Dad's Miracle Whip Hack

1½ cups sunflower oil or light olive oil

1 egg

2 egg yolks

2 Tbsp. water

1 Tbsp. lemon juice

2 Tbsp. powdered sugar

½ tsp. salt

½ cup cold water

2 Tbsp. corn starch

2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar

1 tsp. powdered mustard

½ tsp. garlic powder

½ tsp. paprika

½ tsp. onion powder

½ tsp. ground white or black pepper (optional)

½ tsp. ground cayenne pepper (optional)

¼ tsp. xanthan gum (optional)

I recommend using a blender or an immersion blender and a quart jar.

Add the one egg, egg yolks, and 2 Tbsp. water, begin blending on high and begin to very slowly drizzle the oil into the mixture while continuing to blend and until the mixture thickens into mayonnaise. Blend into this mixture the powdered sugar, salt, and lemon juice until well combined.

Into a heavy-bottomed saucepan, add the cold ½ cup water, vinegar, and corn starch, stir the cornstarch into the cold water to mix, then add the powdered mustard, garlic powdered mustard, paprika, and onion powder (white and cayenne peppers if wanted).

Begin heating on medium heat whisking continuously, it will come together and thicken very quickly, thicken to the consistency of mayonnaise.

Slowly spoon this mixture into and blend it into the mayonnaise.

If desired for additional thickening, xanthan gum must be blended slowly into the mixture.

Chill in the refrigerator for 2 hrs. to allow for flavors to come together.

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