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    As we all know pasta is one of the most popular and accessible food in the world. Every country has its own unique version. The word itself is Italian for “paste” referring to a paste-like consistency of the dough. So many of us think it was originated in Italy. Well, traditionally. It is a common food for people that's why it has not received as much attention. But it has a very ancient history that is difficult to trace for some reasons. Pasta is made from unleavened dough consisting of ground durum wheat and water or eggs. The...

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  Do you know that cockroaches spread over 30 bacteria and some parasitic worms? Plus their decomposing bodies trigger allergies and asthma? Also, fruit flies are not born from rotten fruits instead, they are able to detect yeast produced by fermenting fruits. Mice and rats can spread Salmonella bacteria and viruses that can carry other disease-causing pests such as ticks and lice. These pests can even chew through boxes and contaminate your food. Your kitchen is the last place you want these pests to find a home.    Here are some tips on how to keep your kitchen pest free....

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  Cooking is fun and exciting. But there are dangerous tools or equipment around the kitchen that are extremely dangerous especially if you have kids running around the house. Can you imagine returning to your toddler and seeing him/her holding a butcher knife? As a mother, it would be a nightmare inching slowly towards your son/daughter to take the knife from him/her. Accidents and sometimes death happens in the kitchen every year just because we forget what to do. That's why planning, organizing and observing basic safety rules in the kitchen should be a priority. There are things in the...

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  Fruits and vegetables may always look nice and clean. But do you know that there is always a chance that it's contaminated with bacteria or even insects? Though dirt won't do anything to your health, be aware that bacteria such as E.coil,  listeria, and salmonella that is on your fruits and veggies can cause foodborne illness. Take note that whether we buy organic or non-organic produce, the risk of bacterial contamination remains. For non-organic products, usually, they have chemicals like pesticides and herbicides and organic produce were grown naturally without any chemicals but are more likely expensive. The best...

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  1.) To save time, instead of flipping, when roasting items such as French fries and your favorite veggies, pre-heating your cookie sheet eliminates the need to flip halfway through.   2.) You can actually foam milk without a frother. If you don't have those elegant machines, you can get a frothy and creamy milk foam by filling a jar with a lid with milk. Not more than half of the jar. Then shake and shake the jar until the milk has double its size. Remove the lid and microwave the milk for just 30 seconds.   3.) You can...

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