5 ways to squash your dinner
You can tell by the bright yellow or orange flesh of winter squash (well, depending on the variety), that this fall harvest fruit is good for you. (Yes, squash is a fruit!) Winter squash, like acorn and butternut, are the more substantial varieties. And I’m sure you already knew it, but zucchini is considered a […]
Pantry Perk-Up
Do you remember that nursery rhyme about uncooperative Mary? It goes like this: Mary, Mary quite contrary, how does your garden grow? With silver bells and cockle shells and pretty maids all in a row. I don’t know what a cockle shell is and right now my garden is in need of a cleanup, but […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: 3 Super Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds
Oh, it’s autumn! And you know what that means, don’t you? A plethora of pumpkin seeds! I mean, who doesn’t equate fall with pumpkins? I love me some pumpkin puree and I love me some pumpkin seeds. Even though these little nuggets of wonderful are available year-round, they’re best enjoyed when pumpkins are in season. […]
Special Report – Expired Condiments
Are you suffering from OCS? Old Condiment Syndrome? You know what I’m talking about. Crusty ketchup bottles, icky, old Ranch dressing and ancient mustard? Most of us have as many condiments as we do cleaning supplies. My dear friend Marla Cilley (AKA as the FlyLady) says she knows what’s lurking under your sinks (more cleaning […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: Butternut Squash
As the weather gets cooler, my mind goes to squash. That didn’t come out quite right, but you know what I mean! Butternut squash is one of my favorite winter squashes. It has a gorgeous orange color that tells us it is jam-packed with carotenoids which protect us against heart disease, breast cancer, and macular […]
Never Let Your Kids Do These 3 Things in the Kitchen
One of my favorite pastimes is cooking with my children. Do you have kids? If you do, I want to heavily recommend that you teach them the joys of the kitchen while they’re still young and look up at you like a superhero that has all the answers. Teaching your children how to cook is […]
Frugal Meals: Dinner on a Dime
Are you looking to stretch those grocery dollars? Let me show you how to spice up and season that lowly beans and rice dish so you can enjoy several different ethnic (styled) dishes. And FYI, these are representations of this type of cooking, not the actual authentic versions, so don’t be hatin’! First off, cook […]
Tip, Trick & a Recipe: What veggie can I not get enough of right now?
In honor of this most ultimate summer squash, today we’re giving it the attention it deserves. Sound good? Zucchinis are packed with beta-carotene, potassium, and B vitamins. They also provide fiber and a bit of Vitamin C, but a large zucchini contains only 16 calories! While zucchini can be used in muffin and loaf recipes, […]
Top Tips for Grilled Veggies and Fruits
I shared some tips with you a couple of weeks ago about grilling meats but there’s more to summer barbecue season than burgers and steaks! Why turn on the stove to cook your veggies when you have a perfectly good hot grill already prepped? Never mind the fact that grilled veggies and fruits taste like […]