If you’re a baker (even if only once in a while), you know how important it is to have vanilla on hand. Oh sure, you can purchase the typical imitation vanilla or the commercial version of pure vanilla extract. But you’ll never know if it’s adulterated (unknown additives) or not, and you won’t have the […]
Winter Grilling 101
If you love outdoor grilling like I do, don’t let the chill of winter prevent you from enjoying all those savory meats and vegetables you crave. In fact, I find hot and spicy barbecue and hearty cuts of grilled meat to be more satisfying to eat on a cold winter’s night than they are when […]
Get Prepared: Keep the Kitchen Convenient
At the Survival Spot, they have a list of the Top 100 Items to Disappear First During a National Disaster. High on their list is something I have failed to give much attention to, but I’m glad they have reminded me. If we are forced to live without electricity for several days or weeks, what […]
Spring Has Sprung – Udi’s Gluten Free Community Chat
It’s springtime! The birds are chirping, the sun is shining, the seeds are sprouting and we are chatting! We’ve got a fantastic crew coming together this week at Udi’s Gluten Free Community to chat about all things Spring in your gluten free and/or whole foods household. Join us this Thursday, April 5th, at 9 PM […]
Novel Destinations – Mexico
“Like Water for Chocolate,” by Laura Esquivel, is set in Mexico aroundthe time of the Mexican Revolution of 1910-17. It’s novel of love . . . or is it a novel of the magical power of love . . . or is it a romantic comedy? Honestly, I am not really certain. This is one […]
“I Couldn’t Do It Without Them” – Supporting Your Gluten Free Loved Ones
Thanks to UntrainedHousewife’s part in the Udi’s Gluten Free Community, I have been able to read and glean so much about Gluten Free Living that I would have otherwise missed. Even though I am not personally gluten free, my nursling daughter appears to react pretty strongly to wheat, so I am currently GF by default. […]
Canning Safety Tips for Low Acid Vegetables
With summer coming to a close, so many of us are working on preserving the last of the vegetables for winter. Many of these may be low acid foods. Low acid foods, when it comes to canning, include: Meats Poultry Vegetables Dairy The trick with canning low acid foods safely is to use a pressure […]
Save Money On Food: Make Convenience Food At Home
With food costs rising and threats of hyper-inflation, yet no extra hours in my day, I have been looking for ways to save money on my family’s food while always trying to save time. Store-bought convenience foods are expensive, loaded with extra preservatives, and the packaging is not environmental friendly. The solution: The Make Convenience […]
Healthy Breakfast Foods for a Healthier Family
The new year usually comes with new resolutions, not the least of which is to exercise more and eat healthier. A great way to jump start a healthy eating plan is to incorporate a nutritious breakfast into you and your family’s diet. Why is Breakfast So Important? When I was little we were told that […]
Simplify Your Menu with Quick and Easy Meals During the Holidays
Simplify your menu during the holiday season with types of meals that require little planning and preparation.
Homemade Spaghetti Sauce for the Freezer
Looking for a quick and easy homemade spaghetti sauce recipe that freezes well and tastes great? This is my modified version of a recipe I found in a freezer cookbook. I use it often when I’m freezer cooking for my family.
How to Get Out of a Cooking Rut
I love cooking- always have. In fact, I very nearly became a chef, veering off-course at the last moment to do a far less practical English degree. I read cooking blogs; I head for the cooking section at the library every month; and I’m locally famous for my chocolate mousse. Cooking is my thing. Even […]