Kitchen Tips & Tricks

Looking for a natural cough remedy? This homemade cough syrup recipe is a great natural remedy to have on hand to soothe sore throats and stop lingering coughs this flu and cold season. Each ingredient in this homemade cough syrup has unique properties to help tackle the symptoms of sore throats and lingering coughs that come with a winter cold.

4 different ways to cut butter into flour for recipes like pie crusts or biscuits. The 4th method of cutting butter in flour on this list is my all time favorite kitchen tips, and also the best way to cut butter into flour if you’re wondering “what can I substitute for a pastry blender”!

Learn how to make Homemade Magic Shell. Hint: it’s super easy only requires 2 ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry. This homemade magic shell is a fun addition to any ice cream dessert night, plus it can be used as dipping chocolate. The kids have had tons of fun lately with homemade …

Can you freeze grapes? Absolutely! Frozen grapes make for great snacks on hot days, and they can be thrown into smoothies. Here’s how to freeze grapes the easy way! Grapes were recently on sale crazy cheap at the grocery store. One of my friends knows how much Madeline and I love our green smoothies. She …

Learn all about common buttermilk substitutes as well as how to make buttermilk. It’s easier than you’d think to make your own buttermilk! When to Make Your Own Buttermilk I love the flavor that buttermilk adds to recipes like pancakes, scones, and of course buttermilk biscuits. Sometimes I realize that I forgot to pick up buttermilk …

Come learn how to make these easy homemade croutons! Who needs expensive bags of store-bought ones when you can make your own croutons exactly how you like them. Click HERE to save these instructions for how to make Easy Homemade Croutons to Pinterest! With spring (YAY) salad season arriving shortly, learning how to make croutons is …

Cookie dough freezes extremely well and is the perfect sweet treat to keep stashed in your freezer to instantly satisfy those sweet tooth cravings. Here’s how to freeze cookie dough and bake it later. Save these instructions for How to Freeze Cookie Dough to Pinterest! Why I Love Freezing Cookie Dough We have been stashing …

Have you ever wondered if you can freeze fresh spinach? Well, you can! Freezing spinach is really simple, and handy if you would like to have extra vegetables stored in your freezer. Come learn all about the 4 different ways I like to freeze spinach and several ideas for what to make with frozen spinach! …

These tips for baking with yeast will help you feel more confident in the kitchen and yield more successful results. Be sure to check out a few of my favorite recipes if you’re wondering what to make with yeast – they’re all tried and true family favorites that even my picky eater approves of.  Save …

Learning how to temper chocolate properly is essential when you want to make homemade candies, such as truffles or chocolate bark. Follow this how-to for all you need to know about tempering chocolate. Save these instructions for How to Temper Chocolate to Pinterest! Tempering Chocolate Because it is almost Valentine’s Day, I thought I’d share this …

Homemade Microwave Popcorn is super simple to make and is a great snack when you’re craving something a little salty and a little crunchy. Movie night this weekend, anyone? Click HERE to save this recipe for Homemade Microwave Popcorn! Did you know that you can make microwave popcorn without the expense of purchasing it at …

Have you ever found yourself trying to open a particularly stubborn jar? Maybe you arrived here by searching how to open a pickle jar. Well, in my case it was a jar of sun dried tomatoes. Here’s how to open a jar with a tight lid – 5 proven ways to open tight lids! Save …