Here we are again, at the cusp of a New Year! Isn’t it so exciting? I love the idea of a fresh start after the decadence of the holidays & tired routines we’ve gotten into. Now is the time to shake things up, and start (or try to start) some new routines and habits. I’m…
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On the Cutting Edge of Kitchen Safety & Knife Maintenance
When I finally moved out on my own, I somehow got a hold of a Franklin Mint catalog, and what I saw inside delighted me! Daggers and swords adorned with dragons, castles, and jewels were so beautiful and irresistible that they birthed my love of them. I ended up collecting a few of those decorative…
How To Roast Peppers
I’m finally getting on that video train, guys!! I’m so excited about it too. It’s pepper season where I am, and that means an abundance of peppers! An abundance of any one produce item generally means great prices too. Roasted peppers that are jarred can often be pretty expensive. When you roast your own, not…
Put Down That Bottle! How To Kick the Pre-Made Salad Dressing Habit, and Make Your Own
We all know that salads are supposed to be healthier than most other foods, but when you look at the calorie content, and ingredient list of commercially made dressings, it’s really scary! One serving of dressing can be the same caloric content as a small cheeseburger. …and what the heck is “titanium dioxide“?! Now, it’s…