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This article will teach you how to quickly soften butter for use in your recipes. These tips will have you baking with softened butter in no time! Have you ever decided to make a dessert only to see it requires softened butter? And then you decide just to scrap the idea of making a dessert because who has time for… Read More
Ditch the boring meal prep and the expensive meal kits! Learn how to incorporate these DIY make-ahead meal kits into your life to make your week flow better! I hate meal prep! It looks so pretty on Instagram when you see the perfect containers of healthy meals – all beautiful carbon copies of one another. Sure, it looks appealing, until… Read More
I’m a self-taught baker. Everything I have learned has been through the experience, watching others, and soaking up as much information as possible. Speaking of soaking up information… This is an update for the current pandemic period… from 3/25/20 – 4/10/20 Bluprint is offering FREE access to all their online classes. They have classes from drawing, sewing, knitting, decorating cookies,… Read More
Learn how to make Dulce de Leche in your instant pot! Uses just two ingredients and you can make it in the original can right in your electric pressure cooker! I continue to marvel at the many amazing things my instant pot can do. It really isn’t limited to basic meals or soups (although those are great too). One of… Read More
Are you wondering what the instant pot abbreviations and lingo mean? You don’t have to look any farther! I can help you figure out all the jargon and even have a free printable instant pot cheat sheet you can hang on your refrigerator! One of the most intimidating things about a new instant pot is all the lingo and terminology… Read More
Learn how to make delicious, crispy bacon right in the skillet on your stovetop with this easy step-by-step guide!! We have established that I love bacon – and I typically make bacon in the oven. However, sometimes I will need my oven for other things and I go ahead and fry it on the stovetop in a skillet. Related Cooking… Read More
These non-traditional Thanksgiving dinner ideas are sure to inspire you to think outside the box! Usually, I’m tucked away in Eastern Kentucky surrounded by family celebrating Thanksgiving with the traditional turkey, dressing, cranberry sauce, and the works. This year, I’ve pulled the lucky straw and I’m on call. There won’t be any Eastern KY holler for me this year. So,… Read More
This article will teach you how to soften cream cheese for use in your recipes to ensure no there are no lumps in your mixture and that your cream cheese blends easily. Yet another cooking 101 post today. I’m a self-taught baker, and I never had anyone to teach me. My mom doesn’t bake, and my grandmother didn’t do a… Read More
Many of the Williams Sonoma stores offer cooking classes, events, and cookbook clubs. Classes vary at different locations and the class sizes are limited. (And you will get 10% off on any purchases you make at the store the day you attend one!) From what I’ve read, it is varied from store to store and particularly with who teaches them. … Read More
When you are dealing with high temperatures, here are a few ways to keep the kitchen cool in the middle of summer. These hacks are sure to help keep your kitchen from being scorching hot. First, let me tell you that this is a topic near and dear to my heart. Why? We have no central air conditioning. Yep, you heard… Read More
