Cubed steak was a staple in our house, growing up in Georgia. It is a cheap cut of beef, which is usually very tough. Pan frying it, allows drippings to form the base of the good ‘ole white gravy, we southerners like to put on anything. Patience is important, as well as very hot pan, when making homemade gravy. Use good quality milk, as it is the main ingredient in this smothering sauce. As my first entire meal plan post; this will take you step-by-step through the PREP and COOKING stages of this meal. Hope you enjoy it. PREP POTATOES Peel russet or Yukon Gold potatoes. Cut into 1/2″ or…
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Lowes Foods Founders’ Club Giveaway
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Don’t Screw The Poach-ing; Poach Eggs in 7 steps
Poached eggs, why are they so hard to get right? Ah, yum, a perfectly poached egg is delicious on a piece of toast, or egg-cellent as eggs Benedict. I enjoy topping off a simple, green salad with a poached egg, allowing the runny yolk to serve as my salad dressing. First, we need to understand the process of POACHING…. What is Poaching? Poaching is to cook food gently in liquid, just below the boiling point. The amount and temperature of the liquid required, depends on the food being poached. Meats and poultry are usually poached in stock. Eggs are usually cooked in lightly salted water. I add just a small amount…
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Sidewall Pizza is Popular in Travelers Rest
I love dining at locally owned restaurants and Sidewall Pizza is a prime example. A popular restaurant before I relocated to the Upstate, they now have 2 locations. Known for FULL-SIZE, loaded pizzas…you will never go away hungry at this establishment. This place is always hopping. With its simplistic exterior and casual setting, it is a great spot for cyclist to stop and dine. Complete with bike racks, it sits adjacent to the Greenville Health System Swamp Rabbit Trail. For those readers not familiar with the Upstate, the trail is a 21 mile multi-use green-way system that runs along the Reedy River connecting Greenville County with schools, parks, and local…
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5 Food Remedies for Insomina
What is insomnia? Insomnia is clinically diagnosed as difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. Symptoms include: Difficulty falling asleep when tired Waking up often during the night or having trouble going back to sleep Waking up too early in the morning Feeling tired upon waking Most cases of insomnia are acute insomnia, which is only a short-term issue; however, chronic insomnia is diagnosed when a patient has insomnia at least three nights a week for a month or longer. Biology of insomnia Our bodies produce Serotonin – a natural chemical in our central nervous system, which makes us feel calm or happy. When it gets dark outside, our bodies naturally turn serotonin…
