Who doesn’t love the sweet, yellow flesh of a perfect pineapple? But given their tough outer skin and leaves, they’re about as intimidating as a porcupine! What’s the best way to cut pineapple?
Continue reading “The Best Way to Cut Pineapple!”
Tag: tips and tricks
Finding savings in the bag (the pre-bagged produce, that is!)
You’ve probably noticed a couple of patterns with me…I’m all about the food AND I look for savings everywhere! I’m forever comparing and trying to figure out the better deal…which led me to question pre-bagged produce. I see those sales all the time, but are they good ones? What is the key to finding savings in the bag?
Continue reading “Finding savings in the bag (the pre-bagged produce, that is!)”
Can you cook meatballs as a meatloaf to save time?
I’m coming to grips with the fact that I’m lazy. And I don’t think I’m that different from anyone else. Once I get ready to eat, I’m pretty much READY…and whatever I’m eating better BE ready or at least fairly quick to prepare. So, when I looked at my favorite meatball recipe and thought of the time it takes to roll those out, I wondered…Can you cook meatballs as a meatloaf to save time?
Continue reading “Can you cook meatballs as a meatloaf to save time?”
Mix up nuts for your savory snacking
I’m always up for a snack…crunchy and savory things are the best. When I had my frozen shoulder, corn was keeping me inflamed – so no more popcorn. When I went Whole 30 and found that grains cause me trouble, goodbye crackers and pretzels. How would I feed that savory snack craving? That’s when I learned about nut mixes.
Continue reading “Mix up nuts for your savory snacking”
Avocado for dessert?
My aunt loves dark chocolate. Understand me now…she LOVES dark chocolate! So it didn’t surprise me when she offered me some wondrously smooth dark chocolate pudding…until she said, “It’s made with avocado.” Never dreamed I’d have avocado for dessert!
Continue reading “Avocado for dessert?”
Are you beating restaurant prices by cooking at home?
My first thought was DUH! But many people still believe it’s cheaper to eat out. Well, it may be if you’re eating ONLY fast food, and you have a family of 2. But that’s not most of us. Many folks now have food sensitivities they need to watch out for or simply choose to treat their bodies better than that overall. But how much are you beating restaurant prices by cooking at home? You’d feel a LOT better if you knew!
Continue reading “Are you beating restaurant prices by cooking at home?”
A little left over? Use it up…use it ALL up!
My husband would tell you if you don’t like leftovers, you’re not cooking the right things! At our house, we have been known to fight over our favorite leftovers when trying to pack lunches for the next day. But what about when there’s not enough left for a whole lunch? What if there’s only one serving of a veggie or meat and there are 3 to feed? The rule is, even if you have a little left over, use it up…use it ALL up!
Continue reading “A little left over? Use it up…use it ALL up!”
Roast a medley of veggies – a treat for all your senses!
Ever want to try new veggies? Afterall, variety is supposed to be the spice of life! And a good mix of colors in your food should mean you’re getting a whole set of good nutrients, too. But some vegetables might be a little scary at first. I have the answer…roast a medley of veggies! It’s a treat for all of your senses!
Continue reading “Roast a medley of veggies – a treat for all your senses!”
Rescue your precious time from unnecessary cleanup
The key to less cleanup time after dinner is to rinse it (pots, pans, dishes) before it sticks! Or as my grandmother would have said, “Reench it ‘fore it sticks!” (imagine that heavy Southern/country accent). Silly as it sounds, it’s wise advice. Particularly if you use a lot of red spices or get stuff baked on your pans in the oven like I do.
Continue reading “Rescue your precious time from unnecessary cleanup”
5 best weapons against a bad grocery shopping trip
We all know the shopping MUST be done, and most folks these days seem to think grocery shopping is THE single most annoying task they face. Example…the many people in the pickup order line at my local stores.
But if you’re armed with these 5 weapons, grocery shopping isn’t bad…in fact, since I’ve employed these tactics, I think it’s really fun. You just have to protect yourself against a bad shopping trip!
Continue reading “5 best weapons against a bad grocery shopping trip”