In our house, we love ketchup – on everything. French fries, breaded chicken, meatloaf…etc. I have been wanting to try a homemade version just to see if I could come close to our favorite brand. My only issue was that I didn’t want to make a huge quantity, just in case it didn’t work out! … Continue reading
In honor of MCW’s 100th post – I’m posting 50 of the top tips and tricks for cooking. I know this is not an exhaustive list – there are many more ways to save time, cut costs and cook better…but it’s a start! My favorites are #21 and #23! 50 Foodie Tips and Tricks 1 … Continue reading
There is something magical about making your own mayonnaise. Not only does it taste far better than anything you can buy at the store – you are free to flavor it however you like and it’s a fraction of the cost of store-bought mayo! It’s one of those things that is so good – … Continue reading
My grandmother was an amazing cook. The best things she made, however, were perhaps the simplest. Having grown up during the depression, she knew how to make a meal out of next to nothing and still have it taste incredible. This is one of her staples, she made it all the time. It’s a simple, … Continue reading
I’m a little late in posting my Cinco de Mayo recipes – but life has been busy! Yesterday, my hubby and I decided to have a cookout – complete with bonfire and s’mores! It was a wonderful day, my daughter’s helped me get the food together and we spent a wonderful evening around the fire just … Continue reading
I made some brownies today for my son who also happens to be a certified chocoholic. He has figured out if he does his chores without being told or grumbling, I am more likely to make some of his favorite treats! I like this recipe because it calls for cocoa powder instead of baking chocolate … Continue reading
I ended my self-imposed “Cooking From Scratch Experiment” this weekend…and what an experience! It was so much fun thinking “outside the box” in terms of food for my family. I am a firm believer in eating real food – not processed and full of chemicals, additives and preservatives. I also think it’s very important to teach my … Continue reading
There are many benefits to keeping a stocked pantry. One of them is that you know exactly what you have on hand – no more accidental duplicates! I keep a list of everything I have in the cupboards, refrigerator and freezer. This way I know what I have, what I need and what needs used up before it goes … Continue reading
Today my husband requested I make spinach and feta dip baked in a bread bowl – one of his all-time favorite snacks (recipe coming later today). The more I thought about it, the better it sounded! I quickly got to work on the dough for the bread bowl. This is an adaptation of my standard white bread recipe. … Continue reading
For some time now, I have been making my own vanilla coffee creamer. One day I ran out of the premade kind and decided that instead of running to the store (where I knew I would spend more money) that I would create some from ingredients I had on hand. I found some half and half in my … Continue reading
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