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Expiration Dates – What Gives?

I spent a good part of my Christmas holiday watching my two young cousins empty their mother’s pantry of perfectly good food — all because the expiration date had passed. I’m not talking curdled milk […]

Drinks

How to Make Homemade Toffee Hot Chocolate Mix

With temperatures dropping and (perhaps) the promise of snow in the air, the fixings for a steaming mug of rich, toffee-tinged hot chocolate make for an excellent holiday gift. Combine ½ cup of sugar and […]

Crock Pot vs Pressure Cooker
Entrées

Crockpot vs Pressure Cooker

Pressure cookers and slow cookers both offer cooks a convenient way to get a meal on the table without a lot of fuss. The big difference between the two in the battle of crockpot vs […]

Chicken & Black Bean Soup in Bowl
Recipes

Soup Tips | Chicken & Black Bean Soup

Can we all take a moment to praise soup? Seriously, it just may be the perfect food. Think about it. It can warm up the coldest of dreary, winter days (Chicken & Dumplings). It can […]

Tips for Making Great Pancakes
Tips

Tips for Making Great Pancakes

Breakfast for dinner is a big deal (and a regular occurrence) in my kitchen and pancakes are almost always on the menu. When I finally ventured away from using boxed pancake mixes (I know. I […]

Techniques

How to Make a Berry Cobbler

I can’t think of a more homey, comforting dessert than a homemade cobbler — fresh fruit, often berries, topped with either a cake or biscuit-like crust. They’re deliciously simple and a wonderful way to showcase […]