Crush That Garlic!

When garlic is pressed, pounded or crushed, it releases more of its oils and gives the dish a sharper and more distinct garlic flavor.

Why Silicone Spatula?

Spatulas used to be just for baking but with the new silicone spatulas, they are becoming a popular tool in cooking, as well. More over, wooden spoons and stainless steel turners! The silicone spatula, being super-flexible and heat-resistant, has the ability to get at the very last bit, drop and crumble of any food from a pan or container. Think stirring white sauce over heat or making creamy scrambled eggs. Another plus: A silicone spatula does not absorb odor like a wooden spoon and is easy to wash because of its smooth finish. But beware when shopping. Some silicone spatula brands sold locally wear out right away. Check that the product you are buying is made of 100% silicone and not compromised by other material.

Making Drumettes

Drumettes or also, fondly called, chicken lollipops. Here are the steps on how to make them...

1. With your fingers, loosen the main joint holding the two long segments of the wing. This makes it easier to cut and separate.
2. Cut the wing into 3 segments, discarding the wing tip. The remaining two will be turned into drumettes.
3. Take the section that looks like a little drumstick and use a knife to make a deep slit at the base and clean the area of any skin or fleah bits. Now you've got your lollipop handle. Set aside. For the inner wing segment, the same process applies, but first take out the thin bone so that you are left with only one handle.
4. Hold the stick end of the drumette and with a knife, push down the flesh toward the round end.
5. Roll meat around the bone to create a round lollipop.