Beware! Enter at your own risk! We dub Halloween the unofficial start of the holiday party season. After the long hot summer, the days and nights around here turn decidedly fallish with the hint of winter in the crisp air. Our lives tend to slow down just a bit and allow us to spend more […]
How to Freeze Hamburger
Sometimes life just gets away from us, time speeds by and we forget to take the meat out of the freezer. I know, it happens to me all the time. A little shortcut that I learned years ago, is to cook and freeze hamburgers. Cook the hamburger or ground beef in a skillet like you […]
Fried Green Beans – The Healthiest Way to Eat Green Beans
Ever since Liz came home from one of her trips to Arkansas she has talked about P.F. Changs and their Fried Green Beans. All I’ve heard for the past few months is how yummy these are and how she wishes that we had one of their restaurants located by us. She found them to be […]
Kamikoto Knife: A Japanese Brand That Slices and Dices All the Others
Japanese knives can be a great addition to a home kitchen. Use them to slice, dice, chop, and mince, making quick work of kitchen prep tasks. Japanese knives are known for their thin and lightweight designs, and they usually have a straighter edger that is suited for chopping and making clean slices. Kamikoto is a […]
What Is Cake Flour? When to Use It and How to Make It
Does your recipe call for cake flour? While standing in the grocery aisle, or your own kitchen, seeing an unfamiliar ingredient can be daunting. What is cake flour and when do you use it? Obviously, it’s perfect for making certain delicious cake recipes, but there’s a lot more to this form of wheat flour. So […]
Sauteed Green Bean Recipes That Are Perfect For Any Occasion
If you love sautéed green beans or use them as your go to side dish, you may be anxious for a way to make them different or more flavorful. Here are a few recipes that can help you do that. They are all easy to make, only require a few ingredients, and cook quickly. Whether […]
You’ve Got to Try These 5 Awesome Sweet and Sour Pork Recipes
Nothing pleases the taste buds quite like the unique combination of sweet and sour flavors. For centuries, sweet and sour sauces have dominated world cuisine for their rich and tangy combination. When combined gracefully, these two unique create something truly special for food lovers. There is simply nothing else quite like the contrast between the […]
Salad on a Stick – Re-do
Change up your boring salad with this Chef Salad on a Stick! Even the kids will love salad this way! Eliot Martin Eliot Martin is a book lover and a public relations graduate. He currently lives in the Phoenix area, where he spends most of his time playing video games or reading a good book. He […]