Tips for Buying Kitchen Knife I own two food blogs and the ugly truth is my knives were horrible. I mean horrible. When I cut something it just wouldn’t cut so it ended up having to grab a scissors to get it to look good for my recipes on www.thesassyslowcooker and on www.cookinginbliss.com. It got […]
Since being sick took so much out of me I haven’t really had the energy to make intricate meals. I’ve been trying to stick with easy food and these Easy Mexican Pork Chops were a life saver tonight. A few simple ingredients (whole kernel corn, tomato sauce and seasonings) mixed together with pork chops then served over steamed […]
Does your kitchen suffer from dull knife syndrome? Mine did and what made it worse was I had just bought a pretty expensive set of knives. They were great the first use and then dulled down to the point I was sawing instead of cutting. So, what do you look for when you’re selecting kitchen knives? I’ll […]
Holiday desserts are highly sought after. That’s an understatement; sometimes I think the only reason we eat dinner is for the desserts. What about you – do you fill up on holiday dinner or do you make sure to save room for dessert? While there’s something to be said about those who spend days preparing […]
Sweets are a treat that most people enjoy; pie being at the top of the list for many. What’s not to love about a beautiful crust covered with a delicious filling then possibly topped with some other yummy goodness or another crust? Can you think of anything? Well, besides maybe the calories. As much as […]
From the first moment you open Memorable Mornings from the Strawberry Creek Inn, the author, Rodney Williams, invites you into his life. You’re introduced to him, his family and his highly raved about Strawberry Creek Inn. Just do a search for Strawberry Creek Inn and you’re given results from top travel sites recommending the Strawberry Creek Inn. There was even a […]
Have you ever tried a meal replacement bar that promised a delicious experience only to be disappointed? Chances are high that you have and let’s face it – not many meal replacements are actually tasty. Sure, some are better than others but still nothing great. If I’m replacing a meal with something I want it to be […]
A salt by any other name would smell as sweet… wait, that’s not right. When it comes to salt there are 2 types of people: The people who think all salts are created equal and the people who realize how diverse various salts really are. I used to be that first type and refused to […]
The first time I saw Quinoa in the grocery store I had no clue what it was. It wasn’t until a year or so later at a family get together my vegan step brother-in-law filled me in. The first thing he pointed out was my pronunciation – it was all wrong. I pronounced it Quin-oh-uh; an honest […]
When John and I got our first home together I made the joke “I don’t do windows.” I really dislike cleaning, but I hate cleaning windows – especially those that are high up. Of course I do clean them, and I’ve always used Windex to get the job done. It’s a brand I trust and puts less work on me. Windex has […]
Saltines have been a snack in everyone’s diet for a long time now. From soups to chili, people have been using Saltines to add a little crunch to their meal. And let’s not forget the magic it works for morning sickness! Now there’s a way to jazz up the go to cracker of choice with a little […]
Looking for a great cookbook can be difficult. Some have recipes that call for some famous chef to work their magic! The Students Go Gourmet cookbook is different. It works with the time and budget restraints placed on college students. Do you remember living off of Ramen noodles and macaroni? I sure do! I didn’t […]