Slow Cookers are arguably one of the world’s greatest inventions. When you need something easy, they are number one. If you want supper ready by a certain time but have to spend the day at work, the slow cooker makes life easier. Slow cookers can be your best friend if you want spectacular desserts. Try … Read more
Smoothies are a perfect meal. When you are on the run and needing some good nourishment, they can be made in a matter of minutes. There are so many varieties, from yogurt smoothies to the increasingly popular green smoothies. They can be done in any blender but it helps if you have a high quality … Read more
Boiled eggs are one of the most versatile and healthy foods around. You can make egg-salad sandwiches, prepare delicious devilled eggs, or eat them as is. Many people prepare several hard-boiled eggs at the beginning of the week to use as quick and easy snacks to grab later, on the go as needed. As easy … Read more
How many of us are guilty of this one? You have jars of spices that are older than your kids. You probably bought the jar for a particular recipe, which you made a few times, and now the jar is sitting there.
The same can happen with herbs, especially dried ones.
To help combat this problem and reduce waste, here are some ideas regarding the shelf life of common kitchen herbs and spices.
When you feel tired and run down from time to time, how do you react? Do you get more rest, ponder if your diet could be better, just trudge through, have a coffee (like your humble author), or reach for an energy drink? If you said yes, STOP!
When food shopping for the week (or month), a lot of thought goes in to our selections – yet many of us give very little thought about how much of what we buy and prepare goes in the trash. For example, did you know we throw away approximately one third of the food we buy each week?
Here are some helpful tips to help reduce food waste.
A brunch can be as casual or formal as you make it. It can be informal dress or food, but served with glitzy touches. No special occasion necessary – just a free weekend.
Need meal ideas? Fear not!
Here are some of my ideas for a delicious spring brunch.