I write a lot about how my Mom taught me to cook, how I spent hours with her in the kitchen learning the fine art of the casserole, how she fostered my life long love of cooking. However, it seems as though my Dad is the one who has influenced my kitchen gadget fascination! In [...]
Popcorn in Le Creuset Suzy was thinking about buying a Le Creuset Dutch oven, but wasn’t sure how she could use it in her everyday kitchen. Here are my favorite ways: Making any kind of soup. For example, Green Garlic Soup with Potatoes. Any kind of stew, including Lamb Stew with Leeks and Baby Artichokes [...]
I finally broke down Santa brought me an iPhone for Christmas, so I am now exploring all the iTunes App Store has to offer. Naturally, I am quite interested in the food apps, as there are so many great possibilities. Here are a couple I have downloaded and tried (all free apps, I am cheap [...]
After bringing home the Progressive Collapsible Salad Spinner, I wanted to know more about what was new from Progressive. Many of the kitchen tools and gadgets I have seen lately from this line seem to focus on storage and organization, making it easier to keep your kitchen in order. But they also have a couple [...]
A few weeks ago, I decided it was time to replace my old salad spinner with something new. The old one was great – 15+ years old and still going strong. No cracks in the bowl, dry lettuce the norm, all good. But, it was feeling a little gunky and had some cracks around the [...]
Not sure how it works at your house, but pancakes and waffles are a big deal around here. I think my kids would probably have them every day of the week, they love them so! A few years ago, I was introduced to the Danish treat of Aebleskiver, (also written as Ebleskiver) a round puffed-pancake. [...]
And we have a winner! Heather C Thank you to everyone who participated, and be sure to check back soon for more kitchen gadget review and giveaways. In my post last week about my favorite Thanksgiving gadgets, I realized that I own quite a few Cuisipro and VacuVan kitchen tools. So, I contacted the public [...]
Oooh, Thanksgiving is right around the corner and already I am counting the days. Is it too early to contact Julie to find out what I can bring? Yeah, probably. But, I have been thinking, especially after Women’s World Magazine asked, about my favorite kitchen gadgets and tools for Thanksgiving. I compiled my list of [...]
In my mind, no party is complete without a Bundt cake. Really. They are that special. And Bundt has a fun kitchen gadget that makes the cakes even that much better. The Nordic Ware Tunnel of Bundt, aka, Bundt Tunnel! The Bundt Tunnel is a handy tool that allows you to bake in a tunnel [...]
You might be thinking to yourself that I am off my rocker. Can pizza really be made on the grill? I am pleased to announce that yes, it can! Last Friday, I felt like pizza for dinner, but wanted to make my own. Using Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes, I whipped up the easy Olive [...]
My friend Anna, occasional cycling buddy and neighbor around the corner, is off to grad school this fall and her first apartment by herself. An apartment by herself. Can you even imagine? On our ride last week, we talked about moving into the apartment and how she was going to be getting hand-me-downs from her [...]
Good thing too, as cherries were on sale last week. This weekend, my daughter and I pitted about 6 pounds. I am saving aside about 9 cups for 3 cherry pies later in the season. And with the rest, I will make a cherry relish for Thanksgiving. If you are looking to take advantage of [...]
