No matter how well you plan out the food for a party occasionally you will end up with an over abundance of one thing or another. Everyone has that one ingredient, that one condiment, that one item leftover from the weekend gathering that they always end up with extras. Our’s seems to be buns… hamburger […]
How to Freeze Herbs
April 20, 2022 by 2 Comments
One of the things we love about Summer time are the fresh vegetables and herbs that we pick from the garden. We often freeze zucchini, corn and blueberries to use during the Winter, so we thought it would be great to freeze the herbs that we grew also. Doug tried two different methods, first he […]
Time Saving Kitchen Tips
April 12, 2022 by 1 Comment
A few months ago, I had the privilege of reviewing Feast in 15 from Eat at Home. Tiffany also wrote a guest post sharing several of her Time Saving Kitchen Tips, I loved her tips and thought you would too. Time Saving Kitchen Tips: Measure a tablespoon and teaspoon into the palm of your hand. Now […]
How to Freeze Hamburger
April 6, 2022 by 3 Comments
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 […]
Stocking the Freezer
April 4, 2022 by 12 Comments
Although we don’t have a garden this year, we have had our fair share of fresh vegetables and fruit. I think the folks at the Farmers Market are beginning to recognize us. Going to the market to get inspired by the variety of fresh fruit and veggies has become one of Doug and my favorite […]
How to Dehydrate Apples and The Best 6 Uses for Dried Apples
March 15, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Food drying is one of the oldest methods of preserving food for later use. It can either be an alternative to canning or freezing, or compliment these methods. Drying foods is simple, safe and easy to learn. Moreover it is an ancient tehnique for food preservation that has been proven undoubtly efficient throught ages. Dried […]
Honey: The Amazing Food
June 29, 2018 by 1 Comment
Honey is both nature’s candy and workhorse in equal part. This is because the sweet, gooey syrup lends itself to so many dishes. It can complete, complement, or alter the flavors found in countless foods, and bring out the best flavors in other foods.
Kitchen Organization
June 4, 2018 by 1 Comment
Often at the beginning of a new year, we are all in need of getting organized. I’m not sure if it’s because we have had a full year of letting things get cluttered, or it’s just a great time to focus on catching up. In an effort to get ourselves organized, we thought you may […]
How to Grill the Perfect Summer Vegetables
June 15, 2017 by Leave a Comment
One of the best things about Summer is all the fresh vegetables and fruits, especially if they are grilled. Although grilling vegetables seems pretty simple, sometimes it can be tricky. Today we are sharing some helpful tips for you on How to Grill the Perfect Summer Vegetables. Whether you grow your own, hit up the […]
How to Cook perfect Hard Boiled Eggs
March 1, 2017 by 13 Comments
Sometimes what seems to be the easiest food to cook, just really isn’t. For years I struggled with how to make the perfect hard boiled egg. They would either turn out under cooked and runny or over cooked with a gray ring around them. So several years ago, I went on a hunt to find […]