Last year, I went on a sort of melancholy roller-coaster ride around thanksgiving. I felt blue about the upcoming holiday without my extended family, then was surprised at enjoying a leisurely day with friends. This year is going to be different. We're going to stuff our … [Read more...]
Deni Mini Stainless Steel Deep Fryer Review
Last month, CSN stores invited me to review a product from one of their 200 online stores and I blogged about this opportunity! Once I placed my order to try a Deni Mini Stainless Steel Deep Fryer, I was pleasantly surprised by how quickly the fryer arrived. In fact, the order … [Read more...]
Yes, the Ramekins Did Make it Taste Better!
I dream of becoming one of those cooks. You know, the kind people always hope to receive a dinner invite from. The type of cook that instinctively uses just the right amount of spices and always gets food just right.One day, I hope to take a few cooking classes, to multiply my … [Read more...]
“90 % of Cooking Well is all About Confidence”
I interviewed a chef at a local restaurant recently for a feature story and he provided some tips for home cooks. The one piece of advice that really stuck with me: "90% of cooking well is all about confidence." I'm certainly no chef, but I've absolutely found this to be … [Read more...]
Versatile Lasagna
Sometimes dinner comes along and you just have to improvise. Spending my days with a baby and toddler can mean that my best laid dinner plans don't always pan out. It also means that I can make a trip to the grocery store, list in hand, and manage to leave without a few key … [Read more...]
