Grilling tender and juicy chicken at home isn’t an oxymoron. So when I find that perfect technique, or recipe, I don’t waver from it. That is why I am sticking with this technique for how to grill perfectly tender and juicy chicken. When something works….you stick with it! Do you ever notice that when you… Continue Reading
Pros & Cons of Online Grocery Pickup Services
Have you jumped on the grocery pickup service bandwagon yet? Well, if you haven’t, here are a few reasons why you may want to give it try. Grocery shopping is one of those necessary things, but if you are like me, you will do whatever you can do to get out of doing it. That… Continue Reading
iGrill2 by Weber – Using Technology to Cook the Perfect Steak!
Cooking on the Barbeque? You better keep a close eye on those steaks, you wouldn’t want to overcook them, right? Whether you are cooking a roast in your oven, or a steak on the barbeque, the iGrill2 by Weber makes cooking meat a breeze. Cook your roast or steak and entertain at the same time… Continue Reading
Gadgets and Small Appliances I Love to use in my Kitchen!
When you cook frequently, you try to incorporate techniques and tools that make your job easier.  I am talking specifically about gadgets. I love using gadgets when I cook.  Well, let me rephrase that, ” I love using gadgets that work”. I have a kitchen full of gadgets, some work…some don’t.  Here are some of… Continue Reading
Proven Way to Keep Fruits and Vegetables Fresher Longer!
BY SUSAN / JUN 19, 2018 / LEAVE A COMMENT I detest throwing food away, especially when it comes to produce. For this reason, I recently purchased a few specialty containers made by Rubbermaid. They are designed to allow ethylene gases to escape, prolonging the freshness of the items within. To see if the containers did all… Continue Reading
How to Make the Perfect Pie Crust
Have you ever struggled with rolling out pie crust dough? Why do most people opt for Pillsbury frozen pie crust instead of making their own homemade crust? Edges cracking and breaking apart? Dough sticking to rolling-pin or counter? Not to worry….I have learned some fool-proof tricks that make rolling out pie crust easy.… Continue Reading
Pantry Organizing Tips
Ahh, the benefits of being totally organized! Are you thinking about getting your kitchen pantry organized? When I decided to start a cooking blog, I began by trying out and testing so many different recipes. I suddenly realized that my kitchen pantry was a definite cause of stress. It was a total mess! So… Continue Reading
10 Simple Tricks for the Best Pizza Crust Ever!
Whether you are making pizza dough from scratch or buying dough from the supermarket, you can have a delicious crust made in your own kitchen. Have you ever tried to stretch out pizza dough onto a pan with olive oil on it and trying everything to get it to stay in that stretched position on… Continue Reading
Fresh Garlic is the Answer!
Should I use fresh or prepared minced garlic in recipes? Is there a difference in taste?