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Easy Homemade Italian Bread Crumbs Recipe

January 24, 2020 By Valya of Valya's Taste of Home 4 Comments

Has it ever happened to you that while cooking, you got a lovely epiphany that you are short an ingredient? And not only that but you really don’t want to go to the grocery store. Or you don’t have a babysitter. It’s an improvised time! This is how this Easy Homemade Italian Bread Crumbs Recipe…

Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar the Mother

January 20, 2020 By Valya of Valya's Taste of Home 8 Comments

Today’s blog post is a little different compared to my usual recipe posts. I had mentioned on social media stories about the Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar the Mother and why I consume it on a regular basis. I was flooded with messages as to why? After some time and consideration of whether I should…

How to Make Perfect Quick and Easy Oven Broiled Bacon

November 12, 2019 By Valya of Valya's Taste of Home 14 Comments

How can you not know how to prepare bacon? It sounds too easy, just fry it up in a pan! But sometimes, if you don’t know a few tricks, even simple things can be a messy hassle. In this post, you will find out How to Make Perfect Quick and Easy Oven Broiled Bacon! I…

Engagement of Eli and Elona + Tips on Hosting a Party

November 30, 2018 By Valya of Valya's Taste of Home 18 Comments

Our big family is getting bigger! I cannot believe that I’m even saying this! I don’t even know where the time went, and our kids are growing up so fast like “yeast in dough”. Oh, but the reality is real! That’s a span of life! We get older and our kids are growing up older…

Easy 4 Ingredients Homemade Mayonnaise Recipe

November 8, 2016 By Valya of Valya's Taste of Home 25 Comments

Ever wondered about homemade condiments? With as simple as this mayonnaise is, we all should. And as always homemade is the BEST! At first, when I tried making homemade mayonnaise, I had to play around with measurements to get them just right. As a result, I had to waste some ingredients, which was sad. It was…

How to Make Frosty Cranberries

November 3, 2016 By Valya of Valya's Taste of Home 5 Comments

The holidays are just around the corner! Hard to believe but always an exciting time. Especially for food bloggers who get to create seasonal and fun goodies! This one adds a nice touch to both Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations. If you’ve tried making frosted cranberries before, you know it can be pretty tricky, but I’ll…

How to Grind Meat at Home “The Clean Way”

August 16, 2016 By Valya of Valya's Taste of Home 2 Comments

I’ve had many readers ask: “Why do I soak and rinse meat before cooking?” Soaking meat does not remove or kill bacteria. Bacteria are killed when the meat reaches extreme cooking temperature. So the quick answer to the question is that it’s not absolutely necessary to soak and rinse meat before cooking it. However, while…

How to Make Chocolate Sponge Cake

May 31, 2016 By Valya of Valya's Taste of Home 10 Comments

Chocolate Sponge Cake is also known as Chocolate biskvit. It is very similar to the traditional white biskvit except for the addition of cocoa powder and a little less flour to make those perfect chocolate sponge cake, that serve as a base for many different chocolate cake recipes or desserts. The next recipe that I…