Sometimes, it’s just little changes around here that make me VERY happy. I recently made a discovery that has really made a difference in my kitchen, and even here on the recipe blog. I changed the light bulb. I’ve noticed that on the occasions when I’ve photographed food in the evening, that the photos turned…
Turmeric: a spice worth knowing
If you read the turmeric in a ‘nutshell’ article a while back, then you’ve just been given a brief introduction to this incredible herb. It begs for a more comprehensive article to really do this amazing spice/root/herb justice. Turmeric is truly an important and versatile herb that is a powerhouse anti-oxidant, among other things…it “has…
Cleaning Burnt On Food
I found this little kitchen tip ‘jewel’ on Pinterest today: Apartment Therapy’s post on How to Clean Burnt Pans With Vinegar and Baking Soda.I was so excited to try this! Providentially, while I was pinning this tip, my son was upstairs burning the grits. Breakfast was saved by the ‘burnt beans’ kitchen tip. But the…
Fudge Recipe with Coconut Oil
This healthy fudge recipe is made with extra virgin coconut oil, honey, and a few other common pantry ingredients. It’s easy, and this is a tasty way to get the health benefits of extra virgin coconut oil and raw honey, which I’ll tell you more about at the bottom in just a second. If you’re…
The Best Meatloaf Recipe Ever
This IS the best meatloaf recipe ever…according to my son. “The kids in my class were CRAZY…they didn’t LIKE meatloaf! I couldn’t believe it. I guess it’s just because they had cafeteria meatloaf.” I’m generally not a fan of tooting-my-own-horn, but the other suggestion for a title was ‘meat muffins’…and that just didn’t sound appetizing….
Freezing Bacon II-Space Saver Option
A while back, I posted a kitchen tip on freezing bacon flat on a cookie sheet. This weekend, my man and I were making breakfast together, and he had a great idea for freezing bacon in a much smaller space. So I took a few snapshots for you. This is for everyone who has a…
Book Review: The Edge Effect
To say that The Edge Effect by Dr. Eric Braverman was an eye opening read would be an understatement. For me, this book caused a paradigm shift in the way I understand illness, aging, paranoia, ADD, memory and focus issues, hormone imbalance, and a whole host of other health problems that I just couldn’t seem…
Contigo Water Bottles
After seeing a review of Contigo water bottles on Tammy’s Recipes last year, I was really interested in getting some for our family. My sister also purchased some last year for her family, and was very impressed with the quality and contruction as well. She always had her water bottle with her. However, the $12-$15 a…