Ever have trouble on measuring out ingredients when you are wanting to bake. Here is simple guideline to help you next time. Flour: Before measuring flour, stir through the container, this will help to loosen the flour that has been sitting there. Lightly spoon the flour into a dry measuring cup, then level it off with a spatula or knife. […]

Ants…. these little annoying crawly buggers that love to attack anything that might sit on your counter for more than 20 minutes at a time.  I started thinking about a way to get rid of these tiny critters after speaking with my sister who happens to be a victim of these lil monsters.  Every time Aly, my […]

Do you always wonder what your guests think of your food, or the special meal you just  prepared? Or have you ever wondered if that meatloaf you prepared was delicious or that long  thanksgiving dinner you slaved over all day is up to par, look for these gestures. Discover what they really think of your […]

Spengu/Flickr Most fresh herbs do not last the whole duration of time after they are purchased from the grocery store, but can if they are stored properly. Follow these guidelines to preserve the following herbs: Thyme: Thyme freezes well on the branch because of its sturdiness, so simply store it in a resealable freezer-safe plastic […]

Caramelizing onions have so much flavor they are a great addition to any sandwiches, hamburgers, or even by themselves.  If you have problems with this little technique do not worry, here are a few steps for perfect caramelize onions.   Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add thinly sliced white onions. Cook for […]

Nothing is worst than scorched chocolate, that’s why it is so important that you are careful when melting chocolate.  The most common ways to melt chocolate is using a double-boiler or placing the chocolate in the microwave.  Both of these ways are fine but they do require that you keep a close eye on each one of […]

renehamburg/Flickr While visiting our friends over at Cookthink.com, we noticed a great post about “Ways to use stale bread.” Now, I think we all have found ourselves in this little predicament of not knowing what to do with that left over baguette, or brioche. In case some of you have ran into this problem here […]

 Have a bag of raspberries that you forgot in your fridge that you just found and want to eat but it maybe to late… don’t worry try this….. 

  Did you know that it only takes 5 minutes to make homemade whipped cream! Imagine having fresh home made whipped cream to put on top of your cakes, fruits, and ice cream. 

Ever want a quick and clever way to chill your wine before your guests arrive? I found this easy solution to chill your wine…. Thanks Real Simple! All you will need is a wine bucket, ice, cold water, bottle of wine, salt.  1.)  Add ice to the bucket  Fill the bucket a little more than […]