Blank recipe cards make great gifts for anyone who cooks. As the main cook in our home, I must admit that I often refer back to my recipes to make sure I haven’t forgotten an ingredient. Surprisingly enough, some of the meals I most often make are also the ones I am most likely to […]
We all know how important it is to include fruit in our daily diet, but it is really hard to keep fruit fresh. Like everyone else, I love a beautiful fruit bowl filled with a variety of fruit. However, fruit tends to ripen and ruin faster in a bowl simply because it lacks separation and […]
For many years, I have been hearing about a particular stand mixer that was the best. Well, I am here to tell you, those ads are misleading. Let’s start with what defines “best”. For me, I needed a stand mixer that would not jump off the counter, one that had at least 3 speeds, one […]
There is no shame in taking shortcuts, especially in the kitchen. One of my favorite kitchen shortcuts is using my nut chopper to chop walnuts, chop pecans or chop nuts of any kind. I enjoy baking and baked goods often include nuts. It can be a very painstaking job to break up nuts without a […]
I am a huge fan of Nordic Ware Baking pans! I love being able to bake otherwise plain cakes with beautiful designs. For years, I have requested Nordic Ware Baking pans for any occasion gift. For Christmas, my birthday, anniversaries or any other special day. As a result, I have a fabulous collection of Nordic […]
With so much hype around a grill that carries celebrity names, it would be easy to overlook the best counter-top grill. The Cuisinart Griddler is an excellent grill & griddle combination! I have personal owned one now for several years, and I still love it. We use it to cook steaks, hamburgers, pork chops, pancakes, […]
Avoid cutting your hands and fingers on can lids! No More Sharp Can Lids!!! There are dozens of dangers in the kitchen. None are more common or prevalent than cutting your hands and fingers on can lids with jagged edges. Not only are those cuts extremely painful, but they can get infected. No can opener […]
Over the years, it seems I have unintentionally started several kitchen collections. My various sets of pretty measuring spoons is my latest collection. I love all the unique styles and colors available today in measuring spoons. They are simply irresistible! When I started cooking decades ago, the only measuring spoons I had, were a Tupperware […]
Several years ago, we downsized to a two slice toaster since our children had left for college. My husband and I simply did not require 4 slices of bread every time we wanted toast, a bagel or a sandwich. Since it is pretty quick to make two slices of toast, it really is more convenient […]
We naturally think of gifts for children on Easter, but the cook in our home deserves an Easter treat too. Actually, it is most often true that when we give a gift to the cook, we all get to enjoy it. Any Easter decor or serving utensils are used by everyone present, family and guests […]
