Ever wondered what’s so great about the instant pot? Are there any benefits to having an electric pressure cooker? Is the instant pot worth buying? What is so special about the instant pot? I’ll help you sort all that out! Here are FIVE great reasons that you need an instant pot! I guess I’ll admit it. I owned an instant… Read More
Kitchen Essentials for the New Cook or First Kitchen
When you first start cooking on your own, whether it’s in a new apartment or your first home, or if you just learned how or are learning how to cook, you will need a basic supply of first kitchen essentials. In order to feel successful in the kitchen, you need the correct tools! There are several kitchen essentials for… Read More
The 5-5-5 Method for Hard Boiled Eggs in the Instant Pot
Learn the 5-5-5 method of making hard boiled eggs in your instant pot. It’s the easiest way to make hard boiled eggs! They peel so easily, without any fuss! You will never use your stove top for this again! The instant pot makes hard boiled eggs so easy. It was the second thing I ever made in my instant pot…. Read More
IP Quick Pressure Release Vs. Natural Pressure Release: Which One?
Do you feel unsure of what the quick pressure release versus natural pressure release is with your new instant pot? Find out when and how to use these features! When you get your instant pot, it can be a little intimidating! Especially with all the lingo surrounding it. Quick pressure release (also known as QPR or QR) and natural pressure… Read More
How to Roll Out Cookie Dough Evenly
Learn my tip on how to roll out cookie dough evenly for uniform sugar cookies! I discovered the joy of cookie making two years ago. I have been a baker for years, and love baking, but never gotten into the world of rolled cookies. The reason I never did is that I actually don’t like sugar cookies (I know – I’m… Read More
Air Fryer Cinnamon Sugar Donuts
These easy homemade cinnamon and sugar donuts are simple with the air fryer! This recipe utilizes canned biscuits to make these delicious donuts. Of course, I got a new kitchen gadget at Christmas. I got a Power Air Fryer!! I love baking, and I love gadgets. I already am addicted to my instant pot – so why not get addicted to… Read More
How to Make Wet on Wet Royal Icing Hearts
Valentine’s Day is my second favorite holiday to make cookies. (The first is Christmas!) My favorite cookie to make is a sugar cookie with royal icing. Especially making wet on wet royal icing hearts! Whatever design you choose, it’s the perfect sweet to give your sweet and can be customized for your loved ones with any words or themes! Related… Read More
How to Cook Bacon in the Oven: Easy, Mess-Free, Crispy Bacon!
Learn how to cook delicious, crispy bacon in your oven with this easy step-by-step guide!! I love bacon. Who doesn’t? What I don’t like is the splattering of grease all over my stovetop and – even worse – on myself. So, I started cooking my bacon in the oven years ago. I don’t do it any other way now! To… Read More
Host a Christmas Cookie Decorating Party
Host a Christmas Cookie Decorating Party that is sure to be a hit with your friends and family! All of my friends know I’m cookie crazy. If I can find an excuse to make a Christmas cookie, I will. So, this year I hosted a first annual Christmas cookie decorating party for a few of my friends. It was a… Read More
Easy Fluffy Scrambled Eggs for Beginners
One of the easiest things to cook for beginners is fluffy, scrambled eggs. Scrambled eggs are one of the first things a new cook should learn to make! Use this guide to teach you how to make the lightest scrambled eggs with ease! I’ve mentioned before that my son LOVES eggs. He likes them any way that you can make… Read More









