Tuesday’s Tip: Dirty Grill? Clean it up!
You can clean and oil a grill grate with just an onion. Cut a large yellow onion crosswise in half. Spear the root end with a grill fork. Pour about 1/4 inch of canola...
Tuesday’s Tip: Single Serve Sauces for a Quick Meal
Save and freeze leftover sauces or soups in ice cube trays or muffin tins. They can then be reheated and served over rice, vegetables or pasta for a quick single serve lunch or dinner!...
Field Trip to Willow Creek Orchards
A week ago, Landon and I took a little field trip to a farmer’s market that I knew existed for years but just never veered off the main road to check out. In my...
Roasted Tomato and Garlic Bisque
With the weather getting warmer and the prospect of purchasing a less than tragic tomato in my near future, I decided to attempt to buy some for a caprese salad. Once I sliced into...
The Very Best Strawberry Ice Cream
Sweet, creamy and a bit tangy….the BEST Strawberry Ice Cream made with ingredients you can pronounce. Simple to make and the perfect treat for a hot summer day. Note: Photos updated 6/8/2016 Well, I...
Tuesday’s Tip: Squeezing Every Cent Out of Your Vanilla Bean
Remember that vanilla bean I used in my Vanilla Bean Ice Cream recipe? That thing cost $5, which isn’t a bank breaker but I certainly wanted to get my money’s worth out of it!...
The Very Best Chicken Parmesan
Crisp and juicy, this is The Very Best Chicken Parmesan. Lighter than the traditional, this version uses a quick frying technique before finishing off in the oven. Easy and satisfying. Note: Recipe and photos...
Tuesday’s Tip: Frozen Single Serve Steel Cut Oatmeal
As I try new things and dabble in the kitchen, I sometimes stumble upon a clever idea or two that I thought I would share with everyone. Since I rarely post on Tuesdays (and...
SkinnyGirl California Red – Review
I may be dating myself but every time I pop the cork on a bottle of red the song “Red, Red Wine” by UB40 starts playing in my head. (I’m aware Bob Marley has a version...
A Cake Fit for a Princess!!! (and Marshmallow Fondant)
I mentioned in a previous post, Keep Calm and Eat a Few Dozen Cupcakes, I was “commissioned” to bake a cake for my cousin’s daughter’s 5th birthday. I learned a lot from this cake….one,...
