40 Most Common Cooking Mistakes by Cooking Light

Ever wanted to know why your pancakes come out looking blotchy and black, or why the roast beef is too tough and the gravy lumpy? Here’s the info (and more) you need to chew on:

Cooking Tips and Cooking Questions Answered – Cooking Light.

Picture from Cooking Light article (photo:Romulo Yanes & Randy Mayor Story by Ann Taylor Pittman and Tim Cebula):

5. You overheat chocolate.

Result: Instead of having a smooth, creamy, luxurious consistency, your chocolate is grainy, separated, or scorched.

The best way to melt chocolate is to go slowly, heat gently, remove from the heat before it’s fully melted, and stir until smooth. If using the microwave, proceed cautiously, stopping every 20 to 30 seconds to stir. If using a double boiler, make sure the water is simmering, not boiling. It’s very easy to ruin chocolate, and there is no road back.

Associate Food Editor Julianna Grimes recently made a cake but didn’t pay close enough attention while microwaving the chocolate. It curdled. “It was all the chocolate I had on hand, so I had to dump it and change my plans.”

Senior Photo Shoot

This was a fun shoot I did with high school senior, Adi (the lovely sister of my wonderful friend and roommate, Ruth). These photos were taken downtown Greer, South Carolina. The weather was nice and I was able to get some great shots.

Lots of color in this shoot!

Loved the details in the accessories she chose to bring.

I love shooting in venues with color like this fabulous door.

Head shots are my thing I suppose.

Like I said about color and venues . . .

Congratulations, Adi, on your upcoming graduation! All the best for the future! I know God has something wonderful in store for you!

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