Thanks a lot, TikTok: Ramen Hack
So it's been a hot minute since we have have had time to try another TikTok recipe around here! My teen had his wisdom teeth out, then a little set back and now finally back to eating like "normal" - which means he is standing in my kitchen looking for something to...
How do you kill fruit flies? Use this fruit fly trap.
'Tis the season for delicious fresh fruit, which also means the perennial "how do you kill these darn fruit flies?" Google search. Please tell me I'm not the only one. Thankfully, our team has tried a few methods, a couple of which (the paper cone and the saran wrap,...
Fire up the grill and try these 5 easy grilled dinner recipes my kids love | 2021 Meal plan ideas #25
My dad grilled up the most delicious, juicy burgers on his charcoal grill for July 4th, and he inspired me to plan to grill all our dinners next week. Cooking outside keeps the kitchen cooler. There's almost no cleanup. And, of course, we get flavors you just can't...
How long can food be left out in the summer before it spoils (and ruins the party)? Here’s a handy list.
Summer’s here! That means I'm thinking about all of those picnics, beach parties, and backyard barbecues — and also food safety. I hate to be a Debbie Downer, but the CDC estimates that 48 million people get sick from food borne diseases each year in the United...
Delicious family-friendly recipes using July’s fresh produce | 2021 Meal plan ideas #24
My backyard garden is starting to produce some radishes and cabbage this week, and I'm seeing the most delicious peaches and tomatoes at local roadside stands lately. So this week I am going to be picking dinner recipes for my family that focus on July's fresh...
We found the easiest new way to recycle old cookware, bakeware, and cutlery, right from home
When I found out that Terracycle and Calphalon have partnered on a new, absolutely free program to recycle old cookware, bakeware, and cutlery, I immediately joined. We've been talking about somme of the increasingly eco-friendly changes we've all been making in our...
4 creative personalized party treats for your next goodie bags. Parties are back!
Guess what: Parties are back! Doesn't that sound great?? After so many months in quarantine, we're ready to celebrate, well, just about anything, and I know I want to make these moments extra special -- -graduation, birthdays, "we survived remote schooling" (thank you...
Making plant-based milk at home: 6 vegan milk recipes and all the equipment and tips you’ll need to DIY
I can say with all honesty, I never thought I'd be the person searching for ways to make plant-based milk recipes at home. But with a vegan husband and a child I suspect to be lactose intolerant, we drink a lot of plant-based milks in our house. While I've always...
30+ of our favorite red white and blue recipes for your 4th of July celebration.
It's no surprise that we think that the best 4th of July parties are all about the food. Well, and the company too. Fireworks are just a bonus. Let me just say that after a year of isolation and some other really tough stuff, all of us here are more than ready to...
5 meals to get you through a heat wave. Turn off that oven! | 2021 Meal plan ideas #23
It's officially summer, as in officially too damn hot to cook out west where I live, so I'm thrilled to be sharing my actual menu plan for next week, which includes 5 weeknight meals for a heat wave. These are ideas you can use all summer long, and and hope it...
The easiest, most impressive summer dessert you can make on the grill.
Has anyone else here made a conscious uncoupling from your stove this summer? Will you make anything, including dessert, on the grill, because the thought of turning on the oven makes you cringe? Me too. Which is how I figured out this genius hack for making my...
Black food bloggers are sharing their Juneteenth Cookout recipes and they’re wonderful.
I've been on the hunt for ways to educate my own young kids about the importance of Juneteenth and one reliable way to get their attention is food. So I've been excited watching my social feeds fill up with amazing Black food bloggers sharing their own Juneteenth...
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The great list of Thanksgiving cooking hotlines to save your Turkey Day.
As much as we’d like it not to be the case, Thanksgiving really can be stressful, whether you’re cooking for two or for twenty. If you find yourself hiding in the pantry, holding a brandy, and wishing you had someone to call, look no further. Our annual list of...
Thanksgiving dinner help: What to make from scratch and what to buy ready-made
As my family’s Thanksgiving host for almost 25 years, remembering last year’s “just us” celebration – complete with drive-by visits, drop off meals for my mom, and toasts over Zoom – is bittersweet. While many of us are excited to welcome back more traditional...
10 handy kitchen gadgets that make holiday cooking and baking easier
Anyone else looking for handy kitchen gadgets for holiday cooking and baking? Since I'm cooking more of the big-ticket dishes this year, so I've been cruising my favorite culinary purveyors for fun new tools. And now that I've landed on these, I'm not sure how I...
5 smart tips for choosing a recipe online
If you've ever searched for a recipe online, you know how incredibly overwhelming it is to find a good one. There are millions of recipes out there, and as you may have discovered, not all of them are great. It's so frustrating when you've bought a ton of...
How to host a pumpkin carving party for kids: 5 tips to keep it fun and no-stress.
My kids are getting restless for Halloween, so I'm thinking about pulling together an impromptu pumpkin carving party to hold them over. It's the perfect way to kick off fall and get excited about the upcoming holidays. Even better, it's a low-key, easy kind of...
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The Woks of Life | Awesome food bloggers you should follow
My sister and I were chatting about what to make for dinner this next week and I suggested Egg Foo Young, at which point she said, "I could eat Chinese food every day of the week." And while I totally agree with that statement, the thought of making Chinese food...
10 of the best beginner Instant Pot recipes that we’ve actually tried…and can recommend
I wasn't an easy convert to the Instant Pot and when I finally jumped in, to be completely honest, it was hard to find the best beginner Instant Pot recipes. Actually, it was hard to even find good Instant Pot recipes at all -- and I still think there are a lot of...
Virtual cookie exchange: The best holiday cookie recipes from our readers!
Whether you are a prolific cookie baker or an enthusiastic cookie eater, holiday cookie season has begun! We all have our tried-and-true favorites (to bake and to eat), but we also love to try new recipes. So, we turned to you, our Recipe Rescue Facebook audience,...
5 simple meals to ease you into the busiest time of the year | Weekly Meal Plan Ideas #44
I know, I know...it seems unreal that we have to continue to come up with meal ideas after this past week, but alas here we are. This coming week, I am going to make good use of that turkey carcass in my freezer and turn out a few easy meals that don't require a...
Say cheers for these holiday cocktails and mocktails that feature your favorite holiday flavors, from gingerbread to candy cane
More than anything, I'm looking forward to spending time with friends and extended family this holiday after our "quarantine Christmas" of 2020. And with more socializing comes the chance to try new cocktails in all the flavors of the holidays, from gingerbread to...
