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...
16 mason jar food gifts your kids can help DIY, from sweet to savory. | Holiday Gifts 2021
As a parent of three, the number of gifts I buy at the holidays has multiplied exponentially to accommodate all the wonderful teachers, coaches, caregivers, friends, and VIP's (very important parents) that help make our year run smoothly. But since my bank account has...
Sexy cookware and kitchen gifts for the holidays. Hubba, hubba. | Holiday Gifts 2021
If you're a home cook, or you're shopping for one this holiday season, then you know that all cookware and kitchenware are not created equal. There are just those pots and pans and utensils that make you go "Oh baby." There might even be drooling. And so, I rounded up...
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...
Fabulous food gifts for families | Holiday Gifts 2021
One of the amazing things about having a big family and a lot of friends is having a lot of people to love. But it also means having a lot of holiday gifts to send. As our clans get bigger and bigger, it gets a bit more challenging and costly to send individual...
A $45 Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup for Thanksgiving that sold out in less than an hour? Here’s how you can make your own.
If you missed getting your hands on one of the few $45, three-pound Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Pies that Hershey's put on sale earlier this week, please know that so did I. I mean, 3,000 of them sold out in less than an hour! And not even a month after Halloween! I...
The best allergy-free replacements for favorite Thanksgiving recipes
Food allergies never take a holiday, and after last year's smaller quarantine Thanksgiving, you may be trying to figure out how to work an unfamiliar food allergy into your meal planning for extended family. Fear not, intrepid chefs! As a mom who learned her firstborn...
Upgrade your mealtime with this gorgeous kitchenware and linens
Anyone else ready to upgrade their mealtime with kitchenware? After a year of eating every meal at home, the contents of my kitchen cabinets remind of April and Andy eating chili off a frisbee in Parks and Rec. Not a good look, as much as I stan that couple. And while...
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...
Next week starts with vodka and ends with pizza | Weekly Meal Plan Ideas #43
We are sliding right into the time of year where my to-do list is longer than the hours I have in a day, so next week I am lining up five meals that are quick and easy to prepare. Here's hoping they give me more time so I can check all of the other things off my list....
9 practical gifts for home cooks, all from small businesses we love | Holiday Gifts 2021
So many of us are shopping for more practical gifts for the home cooks and foodies on our holiday lists this year. After all, we've all been forced to cook a lot more in 2021 -- whether you've got a huge family needing 21 meals a week (plus snacks!) or you're just...
10 tasty gifts for fans of The Great British Baking Show | Holiday Gifts 2021
On your mark. Get set. Shop! For your favorite The Great British Baking Show fan, that is. Forgive me geeking out a bit, but I've been an avid watcher ever since Paul and Mary showed up on my television, and now I've welcomed Prue with open arms. I miss Sue and Mel,...
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5 foods you should never wash, plus 3 you should. A few surprised us!
The past few years of pandemic life have made us all a bit insane when it comes to washing things (I still sing 'happy birthday' in my head every time I wash my hands). And because of that, I'm not about to wash anything that doesn't absolutely need it. So I was...
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15 surprising Instant Pot recipes, from all-natural cough syrup to hand lotion to cheesecake. Whoa.
We love our Instant Pots, and why wouldn't we when the magical machine helps put healthy family dinners on the table in almost no time (faster than take out!) with minimal work? It's been a game changer for many of us, and it turns out that we don't have to limit...
5 ways to save money on groceries using your Instant Pot
Everyone knows that the Instant Pot is a time saver. But, since getting in the habit of using mine beyond making quick dinners, I've come to learn that the popular kitchen gadget is also a money saver. Like, big time. These are my favorite ways to save money on...
Don’t throw it out! We found 11 smart ways to use expired baking soda around the house.
If you're anything like me, you buy a big box of baking soda when it's on sale and end up having lots leftover after it has expired. But even though it may not be fresh enough to bake with anymore, your money isn't all wasted. I found 11 smart ways to use expired...
How to cook pasta perfectly, even ahead of time
This is how I was taught to cook pasta perfectly, even ahead of time which, by the way, is lifesaving knowledge for any busy family cook. We typically eat pasta at least once a week, and thanks to this pasta-cooking trick, it's cooked to perfection every single...
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15 surprising Instant Pot recipes, from all-natural cough syrup to hand lotion to cheesecake. Whoa.
We love our Instant Pots, and why wouldn't we when the magical machine helps put healthy family dinners on the table in almost no time (faster than take out!) with minimal work? It's been a game changer for many of us, and it turns out that we don't have to limit...
9 of the very best sloppy joe recipes that your family will love
Fall is officially sloppy joe season (it's not just me right?). If you don't already include sloppy joes in your weekly meal planning, please consider starting a new tradition. Not only are they super fast and easy to make, but they are also fan favorites. Like...
How to cook steak perfectly: 5 of the best steak recipes to make dinner sizzle
Unless you're vegetarian, it’s hard to resist a big, juicy steak every once and a while. I’m not a huge meat eater myself—I only eat red meat several times a month—so when I do, I want it to be good. Really good. A tender steak with a crispy, flavorful exterior...
7 fall pasta salad recipes, because no one really wants this summer trend to end
During the lazy, hot days of summer, no one really wants to stand over a stove and that is why pasta salads are so brilliant. But let's be honest, once the fall routine starts up, there is not a lot of time or desire to be standing over a stove either. What makes a...
How to make perfect pesto every single time
Learning how to make perfect pesto will definitely save you money over store-bought brands, plus you avoid all the extra preservatives that you don't need. This is one of those cases where making your own fresh really is better than anything you can buy. As in,...
