helping you cook better, smarter, faster
There’s nothing better on a snowy day than a savory soup packed with beef and veggies. But dealing with a large cut like chuck roast can be a little tricky and time consuming. I look at every recipe from the standpoint of how to make it healthier or faster. Many are fine as they are, but when I see certain red flags or want some “method” options, it’s time for a recipe renovation!
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Yes, I look at sales flyers every week to get the best deals. But sometimes, I need things that aren’t on sale. I make a point of checking them in the store anyway just in case there’s a sale that wasn’t in the flyer. There are often markdowns that can result in great surprise grocery savings!
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Ever considered this question? A blueprint includes measurements and exact angles and such which must be followed or the building you working on won’t be safe. A template is something to get you going, but you can scale it differently to have a different size or change the flavors. So, which is it…is a recipe blueprint or a template?
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I know it’s hard to find time to cook, but what if when you DID cook, you cooked double? Leftovers are great for lunches (so much cheaper and healthier than eating out daily) and great when you’re short on time in the evenings. Let’s face it, leftovers save cooking time!
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When I ask what holds them back from cooking, many people respond that it’s the prep time. And buying precut veggies is so expensive many simply punt and eat fast food. But what if there was a tool that could help you chop veggies in half the time?
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Jobs and their drive time often keep us from having time to cook like we want. One solution? Assign a couple of hours to get as much done for the week as possible. I call this bulk meal prep.
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I’m not normally a big pizza person, but when a friend comes to visit and wants to go to Emmy Squared, you go. And of course, I’m always up for food adventures!
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Somehow, I always have mushrooms left over. Almost every recipe I use calls for 4 ounces…half the standard 8-ounce package. I have the best intentions of using the second half of the mushrooms the next morning in an omelette or something but always seem to forget until they’re nasty. I definitely needed a way to store extra mushrooms for later.
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For those without the time to shop, store pick up can be a lifesaver. But the more I think about it, I truly believe there are some advantages to grocery shopping for yourself.
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My friends with toddlers love the convenience of store pick up so they don’t have to baby-wrangle while shopping. Some of my older friends like it because they don’t like to walk a big store. My anxious friends may find this a way to avoid that anxiety. But I’m going to play devil’s advocate and show you some advantages of grocery shopping for yourself you might not have considered.
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