Kitchen basics
With its delicious aromas and cozy warmth, the kitchen is the place where we cook, eat, and gather around good food — it truly is the heart of the home!
From knife skills to proper meat roasting times to the benefits of glass bakeware, this section will introduce you to the basics for becoming a proficient home cook and making the most of your kitchen.
- Stocking the kitchen
Learn tips for stocking your kitchen with bulk foods, whole grains and flours, pasta, salt, vinegars, canned and frozen vegetables and fruits, canned tuna and other seafood, and our favorite — chocolate! Discover also how to store foods in the refrigerator and freezer for optimal quality. - Cookware and kitchen tools
Learn about basic (and not-so-basic) kitchen tools, the importance of choosing safe cookware and plastics, how to use parchment paper, and why microwaves are controversial. - Tips and techniques
Improve your cooking skills by learning common kitchen terms, how to measure wet and dry ingredients, cooking guidelines (times and temperatures for certain foods), knife tips, and how to use slow-cookers and pressure-cookers. Discover also the benefits of using spices and marinades, as well as how to cook a chicken and all its parts. - Natural cleaning
Learn about the eco-friendly cleaning products available at PCC, the truth about antibacterial soap and sponges, and how to make your own inexpensive cleaners! - Food safety at home
From dairy and cheese to eggs and seafood, we’ll share how to store, prepare and serve food safely.