Have you ever wanted to make a recipe, but realized you are out of an ingredient? Sometimes it is necessary to substitute ingredients. You may not have buttermilk or self-rising flour on hand, but you can still make the recipe. A substitute can save you time (not having to visit the grocery … [Read more...]
Five Uses For Leftover Mashed Potatoes
Do you eat mashed potatoes? We enjoy them in our home quite often. They are delicious, but the leftovers are even better. These are my five favorite uses for leftover mashed potatoes. Potato Cakes Add an egg, flour and cheese, form into patties and fry. Delicious! Try this … [Read more...]
15 Kitchen Tips and Tricks
Today I'm sharing fifteen kitchen tips and tricks to make your life in the kitchen a little easier. 1. Store nut flours in the freezer to keep them fresh for up to a year. 2. Shred chicken with a hand or stand mixer instead of a fork. 3. Keep insects out of your cup when drinking outside … [Read more...]
5 Delicious Uses For Stale Bread
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you have too much bread at home? Did you go grocery shopping and get enticed by the displays of raisin bread, baguettes, sourdough or brioche? If you find yourself in this position and don't want to waste the bread, here are five delicious … [Read more...]
Saving Money On Groceries With A Price Book
I am always striving to save money on groceries. A price book is a tool that helps me accomplish that. Why Use A Price Book A price book allows you to do price comparisons on an item and to note the sales cycle so you can purchase the item at its lowest price. It will also let you … [Read more...]
How To Find Your Oven Hot Spot
Here's a simple way to find your oven hot spot. 1. Preheat your oven to 350F. 2. Line a cookie sheet with bread slices and put into the oven. 3. When the bread starts to toast, make a note of which slices toast faster than the others. These indicate the hot spots … [Read more...]
How to Test Baking Powder and Baking Soda For Freshness
Baking powder and baking soda are staples in my pantry, but don't always get used very quickly. If you bake, it's important to use fresh ingredients. Here's how you can tell if your baking powder and baking soda are still good to use. Baking Soda Pour a couple of tablespoons of … [Read more...]
How to Test Eggs for Freshness
If you are not sure how long that carton of eggs has been in your fridge, here's a quick tip to check how fresh they are. Place an egg in a deep bowl filled with cold water. If the egg sinks to the bottom, it is very fresh. These are great for poached eggs for perfect Eggs Benedict! If … [Read more...]