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    Holiday Gift Guide for Foodies 2020

    December 3, 2020

    The holiday season is going to be different this year and most of our holiday gift shopping will probably be online, so my 2020 holiday gift guide is a bit unusual. Many of us will not be visiting family and friends, but still want to send a little festive cheer this holiday season. Everything on the list is under $50! More significantly, all the items promote a healthy lifestyle, which is what we all should be working towards. So, here is my 2020 gift-giving guide for all foodies – now get to shopping! Gifts for in the kitchen One of the best gifts you can give a foodie are tools…

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    Instant Pot Tips and Tricks

    November 27, 2020

    One of the hottest kitchen gadgets this year is an instant pot. It is versatile, functional, and can make cooking quicker, simpler, and easier. You can do such a variety of different things with an Instant Pot, but many owners, or potential owners of the machine, only know some of the basic steps of use. Just because of how versatile it is, there is so much more to cooking with a pressure cooker. The more that you know what to do with it, the more that you will want to use it all of the time. If you are looking for some tips and tricks for an Instant Pot, then…

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    Homemade Gifts From Your Kitchen

    June 19, 2020

    There is something truly special about receiving a homemade gift. Creating something from scratch carries a fantastic feeling when presenting it to someone. Taking time, something we all treasure, to make a special gift for any occasion shows how much you care. Choosing something off a shelf is too easy and superficial, there is something extra special about giving and receiving a handmade present. Shopping for presents can be difficult, especially when you aren’t sure what to buy. Head to the mall, and you will find tons of gift ideas to choose from, but if you want to show someone that you care, nothing beats homemade, especially if you make…

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    10 Great Foodie Gifts for Under $35

    December 12, 2019

    Christmas is almost here! Are you scrambling to get everything you WANT done, done? Years ago, my husband and I agreed to not buy each other Christmas presents. Instead, if we want something, we discuss the financial feasibility, and if possible – we just get it when we want it. However, you may have a few people you are shopping for and if they like to cook – I have some great suggestions. Titan Peeler/Slicer I saw this tool demonstrated at a kitchen exposition several years ago. The ability to julienne vegetables is my favorite trick; for example squash or zucchini noodles. You can cut in any direction and they…

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    5 Essential Cooking Skills Taught in Culinary School

    August 1, 2019

    Most home cooks wish we could afford culinary school. Not necessarily to get into the restaurant industry, but to “sharpen” our kitchen skills. Recently attending a cooking school function, I learned exactly what the syllabus of a culinary school includes. Here are 5 basic cooking skill elements taught in culinary school. I. Knife Skills for Cooking Knives are the most important tool in your kitchen.  Using them properly and having proper technique will provide less risk of injury, faster prep times and better results in your cooking. When using a knife, watch the non-knife hand, keeping the food steady. The knife tip never leaves the cutting board surface.  Use the…

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