Uses for coconut oil go far beyond the edible kind! Coconut Oil is all the rage now. I am not one to jump on any “health nut” bandwagon quickly. I have always been very skeptical of natural remedies, but my friend Cristina is slowly pulling me to the light! Recently, I’ve been been researching uses for […]
Wine Party Tips for a Fun Girls’ Night!
Throw a wine party easily for an easy fun girls night. Here’s how to save money, make it easy and fun! My friends and I love wine and sometimes we get in a rut and just buy the same bottle over and over. I decided we should get out and explore some new wines with a […]
Cooking Mistakes to Avoid in the Kitchen | The Top 10 You Might Be Making
Cooking Mistakes to Avoid in the kitchen happen to all of us, but following a few simple tips can prevent some of them from happening. In their most simple form, making mistakes in the kitchen can lead to failed recipes. Nobody enjoys a fallen cake or burned cookies, but do you know that kitchen mistakes can also lead […]
Top Five Clean Eating Hacks to Try Today
Thank you to Hampton Creek makers of Just Mayo, Just Cookie Dough, and Just Cookies for sponsoring this post. Clean Eating is something everyone strives for in one way or another. Here are Hampton Creek’s top five clean eating hacks to try today to make eating healthier easier for your family. Everybody agrees: natural is better […]
5 Hacks for Perfecting Icing Designs
This post contributed by the cookie designers at Cookie Bouquets. With the expertise we’ve gained here are five hacks to perfecting icing designs when you bake cookies. These tips are for a baker of at any level! One of the most popular cookie trends today is high-detail icing designs, but despite the intricate process, anyone […]
Kitchenaid Mixer Care and Maintenance
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20 Things You Don’t Need to be Storing in Your Refrigerator
There are many things you don’t need to be storing in your refrigerator whether it’s not good for them or because you just really didn’t realize they were OK in the pantry even after opening. Most people tend to come home and put most fruits and vegetables in the fridge and this can ruin the […]
Easy Family Dinner Ideas and Recipes
Family dinner ideas is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Vanity Fair® Napkins. The opinions and text are all mine. A few weeks ago my family and I joined the #takebackthetable challenge from Vanity Fair® Napkins. Honestly with busy scheduled we have just gotten lazy about everyone eating when they can and […]
15+ Unique Uses for Ziploc Bags
Uses for Ziploc bags go far beyond food storage! Are you like me and love to organize or find new ways to use things? Ziploc bags, or any brand plastic storage bags, are a great way to organize. You might be surprised at these 15 unique uses for Ziploc bags. They may even inspire you to come […]
Behind the Scenes at the Southern Living Test Kitchen
As a girl, growing up in the south, there was always an issue of Southern Living Magazine on our coffee table. I think I am a lot like my mom, looking through those beautiful pages of gardens, decor and recipes dreaming of having that perfect southern home. Never did I ever think I might get […]
Freezer Meals 101: Tips and Tricks for Successful Freezer Meals
Would you like to cook for one day and have meals for fifteen? My friend Wendy and I have gotten together and make multiple freezer meals a few times. We’ve learned a few things, and I’m going to share with your our tips and tricks for successful freezer meals. I also created this awesome […]
How to Cut the Bitter Taste of Grapefruit
February is National Grapefruit Month. I’m going to show you how to love it and start eating it with some simple grapefruit breakfast ideas. Grapefruit can be bitter, but understanding how to cut the bitter taste will allow you to start enjoying it every day. Dole grapefruit was nice enough to send me some of […]
How to Roast Garlic
Have you ever roasted garlic? It fills your house with the most wonderful odor! It will drive you crazy it smells so good. Well, I guess that is, if you are a garlic lover like I am. Here is how to roast garlic the easy way. You can use it in lots of ways like […]
The 10 Best Tips for Grilling in the Winter
I’m going to show you 10 sure-fire tips to make grilling in the winter easier!Did you know that more than 60% of backyard chefs grill year-round? Are you resistant to grilling in the winter or in the rain? I’m also going share with you the best recipe for BBQ Chicken on the grill. Food Tips for […]
Holiday Gift Guide for the Everyday Home Cook
The Holiday Gift Guide for the Everyday Home Cook has something for every price range from under $10 to over $100 if you really want to treat that special someone. I know there are jokes about giving cooking tools and vacuums for Christmas gifts but I love them. I’m a practical gift person. That’s not to […]
Holiday Baking Essentials Gift Guide
I’m so excited to be joining in today with some of my favorite bloggers to share with you some of our favorite things to cook with it’s the Holiday Baking Essentials Gift Guide. We also have 40+ Baking Recipes for the Holidays to get you started. Here is our list of favorite baking essentials and […]
Online Meal Planning
You know I LOVE food and when life get’s busy it’s much easier to plan out things. As a blogger, that shares recipes, it requires me to also add in blog recipes I want to make. Many people ask where I get my recipes. Many times they are from family and friends. Other times they […]
How to Care for Wood Cutting Boards
Last month I shared with you 10 things that should be washed by hand. Today I want to teach you how to care for wood cutting boards and utensils. These items should never be put in the dishwasher because it will cause them to dry out and crack. When well cared for your wood cutting […]
Big Green Egg Grilling Tips for Chicken Wings
Big Green Egg and I are working together today, sharing our Big Green Egg grilling tips for chicken wings. Our tips will make you the big kahuna of chicken wings and they will come out perfect every time. First let me introduce you to my hubby, with his favorite gift ever. For Christmas one year, everyone in […]
How to Peel and Mince Garlic Fast
Many recipes call for minced garlic and trying to it with a knife can be tricky. You get all kinds of chunks and I don’t really like smearing it all over my cutting board. I also don’t like having my hands smell like garlic for hours after I handle it. I’m going to share my […]
How to Customize the Size of a Casserole Dish
Recently the father of a good friend passed away. In times like these the last thing people want to worry about is getting dinner on the table. I immediately put together my quick lasagna and dropped it off with garlic bread and salad so they would have at least one home cooked dinner that week. […]
How to Soften Butter Quickly
I like to occasionally bake and it’s always better to have your ingredients at room temp. I very often decide to bake at the last minute and a hard stick of butter will not cream right so here is my quick tip on how to soften butter. This really is so simple and will have […]
Growing a Herb Garden
This post brought to you by Gro-ables. All opinions are 100% mine. This year I’m going to do it! I’m going to try to grow a herb garden! Every time I plant a garden it ends up dying due to the immense heat in the south. Many years we end up with water restrictions and […]
How to Dry and Store Lettuce
Last week I shared with you how to prep so you can have a variety of toppings for salad available. Today I am going to show you the best way to dry and store lettuce. I love a good kitchen gadget. I am having an issue of space so buying a big salad spinner is […]
