You know that piece of fat the hugs a steak? That used to be my favorite part when I was a kid, especially if it was cooked on the grill. Although I was told, many times, that it wasn't good for me I didn't really care, I just loved the taste. As an adult I wish that I could still afford not to … [Read more...]
How to Make Perfect Tender Pasta
Master the art of perfectly tender pasta with these simple yet essential tips! From boiling to seasoning and sauce pairing, you'll be serving up restaurant-quality pasta every time. … [Read more...]
How to Stretch Ground Beef
This post may contain affiliate links, so please take a moment and read our Disclosure Policy. If you're trying to cut your food budget, one of the ways to save, is on meat. Meat tends to take up the biggest portion of our food budget, so it only makes sense to start there. It would be great … [Read more...]
Tips for Buying & Maintaining a Freezer
Having a freezer can save a ton of money on your grocery budget, but you need to know which is the right one for your family and how to keep it running for years to come. … [Read more...]
All about Quinoa plus Some Delicious Recipes
Quinoa - It has a bit of a nutty flavor and the texture is kind of creamy, yet crunchy, it's similar in taste and texture to brown rice. It's considered to be a super food and it can be used in a variety of recipes. Picture by: The New York Times Are you familiar with Quinoa? When I first read … [Read more...]
Knowing Your Microwave
Microwaves have been around for a long time and it still baffles me that most people only use them for re-heating leftovers, popping pop corn or for defrosting. The microwave can do so much more! You can cook meats, bake cakes, make candy, hard boil eggs the list is endless. However before you can … [Read more...]
How to Freeze Avocados
By viewing my last few posts you can probably guess what I've been craving. I seem to have had Mexican food on the brain these last couple of days. In fact, as I'm sitting here writing this post I'm munching down on some chips and Pico de Gallo. Yesterday when I was picking up all of the ingredients … [Read more...]
Tips for Flavorful Vegetables
I'm having so much fun doing this series Household Tips & Tricks from WWII. If you've been following this series you already know that my grandma had a notebook that she wrote all of here household tips and tricks in. The notebook was loaned out years ago and never returned. My mother and I … [Read more...]