As I am going through all the BLACK FRIDAY deals, I must admit I am feeling a tad of anxiety. Trying to decipher between what deals I want to take advantage of. This Instant Pot black Friday sale, however, I can not let another moment go by without telling you all about … [Read more...]
Meal Planning: Take the stress out of dinnertime!
Take the stress out of dinnertime by having a PLAN. Meal planning will not only save your sanity, it will: Save You Money Improve Nutrition Save You Time Reduce Stress Make Dinnertime Enjoyable For The Whole Family You know the story, it's around 5:00 p.m. and … [Read more...]
The Joy of Making and Wearing an Apron
Do you wear an apron? It seems that not many people wear aprons anymore. Could it be because not many people take the time to cook, or is it because they don't want to bother putting one on? Personally, I get a lot of joy making and wearing an apron! What comes to your … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Greek Yogurt – Straining & Storing Tips
Making Greek yogurt in the Instant Pot has just gotten easier. To get the thickness of Greek yogurt, you need to strain the processed yogurt. In my previous yogurt making tutorial, I showed you how to strain the yogurt using a nut milk bag. It works great and gets good results; … [Read more...]
FOOD SAVERS: How To Keep Leftover Produce Fresh Longer
What happens when you only need HALF of the onion? Several months ago I found a little gadget that I have to tell you about. The KITCHEN GADGET GOTO this month is the silicone food savers. There are so many times when I am preparing food, that I only need half of whatever I am … [Read more...]
Carrot Love – How To Make Carrot Hearts
My favorite holiday is just around the corner, VALENTINE'S DAY and one of my favorite colors is ORANGE. So what do you get when you put them together...........CARROT HEARTS! Making carrot hearts is really a lot easier than you think. I will show you how simple it is. Throw … [Read more...]
Instant Pot – Quick and Simple Corn On the Cob
It's that time of year to start enjoying produce from the garden. Although I don't grow corn in my own garden, I like to find a local farmers market or fruit stand and buy a few ears of corn here and there. It's my husbands favorite treat. There really isn't anything like the … [Read more...]
Painters Tape: 6 Handy Household Uses
Although painters tape is mainly used to mask off areas that should not be painted, I have found 6 other handy ways to use it around the house. Painters tape is a type of pressure-sensitive tape made of a thin and easy-to-tear paper that has an easily released … [Read more...]
Broccoli – How To Steam In The Instant Pot
Steamed broccoli and cauliflower have never been easier to make than in my Instant Pot. What is so great about this pressure cooker? Well, the biggest thing is that you don’t overcook steamed vegetables. Eating soggy broccoli was pretty common in my kitchen before this bad boy … [Read more...]
Instant Pot – Comforting and Nourishing Kitcheree
As the cool weather approaches, I find myself gravitating and craving a warn bowl of soup. This Instant Pot kitcheree recipe is one of my new favorites; it is not only soothing and comforting, it is absolutely delicious! Kitcheree is a traditional Indian food made from split … [Read more...]