Recipe Book

My neighbor showed me this book and not much later I had it in my collection of recipe books. While there are only a few recipes  in The Illustrated Cook's Book of Ingredients it is filled with information. Including storing, preparing, and cooking a variety of foods. It's separated in to chapters based on types of Ingredients like vegetables, cheeses,  oils, and more.

Actual Expiration Dates

We've all been there, the date on the box passed days if not weeks ago. Sometimes even longer. The best way to food from going bad is to use it and store it properly but just in case here are a few:

EGGS: they're actually good for a long time after the expiration date. They can last about three weeks from when you purchase them. You can smell them and look at the egg yolk and white on a plate like described on What's Cooking America or you can put it into a glass of water and see how it behaves as seen to the right. If in doubt get rid of it; it's not worth someone getting sick.

SPICES: From Spices INC They last a long time but they will lose potency as time passes. Avoid them getting warm (above 70 F). Also avoid exposure to water so don't work right over steaming dishes and don't freeze and thaw herbs.
Whole spices, herbs and flowers~1-2 years
Seeds~2-3 years
Roots~3 years
Ground spices, herbs and flowers~ 1 year
Ground roots~ 2 years

Recipe: Carrot Fries

While these may seem really weird they are actually delicious. They taste almost like sweet potato fries too me and are a lot healthier. Make sure they get a coloring on them, when they are charred a   little they taste better. Enjoy!

1. Peel Carrots into thick slices
2. Toss slices in olive oil and salt. Just enough  to coat them.
3. Bake at 350 for about 12 minutes
4. Cool and enjoy