Of course you want to reduce your family’s impact on the environment—minimize landfill, green house gas, pesticides, dead tree products, etc. But some green “simple living” tips make life very complicated—“Find a local source for organic hemp” or “stop using toilet paper.” ... [Read More] [5 Comments. Please leave another.]
30 Kitchen Tips Make Scratch Cooking Child’s Play
Part 2 of a 2-Part Post
Yesterday’s post gave you 12 tips to help you plan ahead for meals, ready staples and make the most of key kitchen appliances. Ready to streamline the actual cooking process? Here are 18 more suggestions. Join the “Flow Cooking” movement The more you cook, the more you’ll ... [Read More] [6 Comments. Please leave another.]
30 Kitchen Tips Make Scratch Cooking Child’s Play, Part 1 of a 2-Part Post
If you’re new to the kitchen—or struggling to manage the work-family juggle—the idea of cooking from scratch regularly can feel daunting. Until it becomes routine, meal preparation may seem complex and confusing: Planning. Timing. Locating the right pots, pans and utensils. ... [Read More] [Leave a comment]
Are You Afraid of Your Plastic Food Containers? Replace Them With Glass.
On a scale of 1 to 10, fear of plastic food containers is about a 5 for me. It certainly doesn’t induce full-scale panic. But it does add to my aggregated anxiety—along with the economy, cancer and those lines on my neck. While I can't do anything about Tim Geithner, cell ... [Read More] [76 Comments. Please leave another.]
Boy Scouts’ Guide to Scratch Cooking: Be Prepared
You may like the idea of home-cooked meals—they’re healthier, save money and give you more time with family. But if cooking is burdensome, it’ll remain an idea that never becomes reality. The best way to ease into regular scratch cooking is to start making it a routine, a ... [Read More] [Leave a comment]
