I never buy croutons. I think it’s a waste of money and I can make them better at home anyway. The Light Whole Wheat Baguette I baked on Sunday is perfect for homemade croutons. It’s already a little dried out and I don’t want the last bit to go to waste. The beauty of making …
After years of googling how to boil eggs, I finally wised up and learned the best way to make easy peel hard boiled eggs. These are the perfect tips and tricks if you’re getting ready to decorate eggs for Easter, or if you’re planning on preparing deviled eggs for an appetizer. This recipe for easy peel hard-boiled eggs breaks down the best way to boil eggs so they’re easy to peel every single time.
The past couple years we’ve taken the easy way out for teacher gifts and purchased a little something. This year I wanted to do something a little more special since this kids are getting older. But, I didn’t want to send them with the same homemade item that everyone else is going to send. We …
Parchment is a baker’s best friend! It has so many great uses, but I thought I’d show you one of my favorites here: How to line a baking pan with parchment. Now, you might be thinking…why would I want to do that? It’s great when you need to lift the entire whatever it is your …
Leeks are tasty but you need to learn how to clean them properly because they can be rather dirty since they grow in sandy soil. Learn all about: what do leeks taste like, what are leeks, how to clean leeks, and recipes that use leeks!
I like to keep my kitchen clutter-free. After you account for all the food photography props that have taken over my kitchen, I don’t have a whole lot of storage space left. And the pantry is ridiculously small. So, one thing I do to keep the flow going in there is to take advantage of …
Want to get organized for holiday baking? Come get this Well Stocked Spice Cabinet free printable to help you get started! I’m going to show you something a little embarrassing here. I hope you understand. Sometimes, despite my best efforts, my kitchen starts to look like this. I really hate it. I can’t find what I …
We’ve all been there. The leftovers that stunk up the entire fridge. The funky smell coming from the sink. The lingering smell of nuked lunch in the microwave. The problem is, how to get rid of all those smells without having to get down and dirty. Want to know how I do it? It all …
I don’t have a lot of kitchen gadgets. Mostly just the basics and a couple more specialized pieces, but the specialized pieces I choose have multiple uses so I’m okay with having them. If I had to pick just one kitchen gadget, it would be a toss up between my Microplane and my Large Scoop. …
For a long time I didn’t like making muffins or cupcakes because I thought it was just too messy and cumbersome to fill up the muffin tins. Not anymore! About a year ago I started using this trick. It saves so much time and mess. I use a Pampered Chef Large Scoop which holds the …
Have you ever wondered how to stuff pasta shells? I have a super quick tip that makes the task easier than ever! Read on to learn the easiest way to stuff pasta! Do you have trouble with stuffed shells or filling manicotti? Some of you might already use this method for stuffing pasta, but I …
Featuring lemon, oil, sugar and salt, this All-Natural Moisturizing Kitchen Hand Scrub is a simple DIY gift to prepare – perfect for the holiday season or teacher gifts. Save this recipe for All-Natural Moisturizing Kitchen Hand Scrub to Pinterest! Homemade Lemon Sugar Scrub Recipe This is a different sort of post. It doesn’t involve a recipe …
