I’ve spent several years trying to find the right dishwasher soap to use. Most perform badly, leaving residue and grit inside the washer as well as on the dishes. (more…)

If it’s tangy and spicy, and sports fresh veggies, I’m all for it.

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My previous commentary (actually, complaints) about this non-food has backfired. (more…)

Crisp and tender meats meaty and tangy…

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Okay, I’ll admit it - I have an affinity for Starbucks’ lattes and green tea frappachinos. So much that I keep stopping by our local Target. (more…)

Rarely will I find a French Onion Soup that’s not too salty. At my latest visit to Longhorn, it was just the opposite. (more…)

I never dump the rest of the pot. The next day I have a refreshing pick-me-up. (more…)

As with my kitchen, the majority of cleaning products in my kitchen are natural… baking soda, vinegar and lemon juice are the primary staples. But I get lazy like the rest of you… (more…)

I’m in awe of what some people will spend on kitchen “necessities” that serve simple purposes. (more…)

This oh-so-tasty side dish is lightning fast to make and inexpensive, as well. Your guests will think they’re in a fancy restaurant.

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I once dumped an entire pizza, top side down, in the bottom of the oven. Table salt was the logical “buster” of smoke, smell and hefty cleanup. (more…)

There are dozens of options at the grocery store, but the average brownie mix contains several unnecessary “ingredients.” Why not just make your own? (more…)

I love finding ways to serve up the last steak in the freezer. This quick and easy meal is also easy on the budget.

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This light and crisp salad is a great side to many meals. It also tastes great on it’s own.

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Blankets, champagne, food, and the greatest movie of all time. (more…)

Got a recipe that calls for unsalted or salted and you’ve got the “other one”? There are ways to work around the salt (or lack thereof). (more…)

Kosher salt. It’s the first choice of many seasoned cooks. It looks better and it tastes better. But why do we really use it in just about everything? (more…)

Why spend $9 on a board/food scraper if you don’t have to? (more…)

From time to time, I am the kitchen idiot… And I’m living proof that you really can burn water. (more…)

Thankfully we’re not having a Superbowl party tomorrow. As it is I have to tune out my husband’s cheering and jeering - to put it politely - during games. Then again, I could just go to a movie… (more…)