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Cascade 2-in-1 Action Packs, with DAWN

Posted by on February 25, 2007 Leave a Comment

No more grit and residue!

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Spinach Cucumber Salad

Posted by on February 24, 2007 Leave a Comment
Fresh cucumbers & tomatoes on a bed of spinach, topped with dried cranberries.

If it’s tangy and spicy, and sports fresh veggies, I’m all for it.

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Cheese Whiz again

Posted by on February 24, 2007 1 Comment

Maybe I should have just kept my mouth shut…

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Portabella Toast

Posted by on February 24, 2007 Leave a Comment

Crisp and tender meats meaty and tangy…

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The Starbucks Tease

Posted by on February 21, 2007 Leave a Comment

Okay, I’ll admit it – I have an affinity for Starbucks’ lattes and green tea frappachinos. So much that I keep stopping by our local Target.

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Longhorn’s French Onion Soup

Posted by on February 21, 2007 1 Comment

Rarely will I find a French Onion Soup that’s not too salty. At my latest visit to Longhorn, it was just the opposite.

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Leftover Coffee

Posted by on February 18, 2007 Leave a Comment

I never dump the rest of the pot. The next day I have a refreshing pick-me-up.

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I Love the Wet Swiffer Pads

Posted by on February 18, 2007 Leave a Comment

As with my kitchen, the majority of cleaning products in my kitchen are natural… baking soda, vinegar and lemon juice are the primary staples. But I get lazy like the rest of you…

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A Pillowcase for the Kitchen

Posted by on February 18, 2007 Leave a Comment

I’m in awe of what some people will spend on kitchen “necessities” that serve simple purposes.

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Basil Tortellini

Posted by on February 18, 2007 Leave a Comment

This oh-so-tasty side dish is lightning fast to make and inexpensive, as well. Your guests will think they’re in a fancy restaurant.

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Spillover in the Oven?

Posted by on February 12, 2007 Leave a Comment

I once dumped an entire pizza, top side down, in the bottom of the oven. Table salt was the logical “buster” of smoke, smell and hefty cleanup.

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Mixes Revealed: Brownies

Posted by on February 12, 2007 Leave a Comment

There are dozens of options at the grocery store, but the average brownie mix contains several unnecessary “ingredients.” Why not just make your own?

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Peppered Steak Bites & Mushroom Gravy

Posted by on February 11, 2007 Leave a Comment

I love finding ways to serve up the last steak in the freezer. This quick and easy meal is also easy on the budget.

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Three Pepper Salad

Posted by on February 11, 2007 Leave a Comment

This light and crisp salad is a great side to many meals. It also tastes great on it’s own.

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A Casablanca Picnic

Posted by on February 11, 2007 Leave a Comment

Blankets, champagne, food, and the greatest movie of all time.

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Salted vs Unsalted Butter

Posted by on February 4, 2007 Leave a Comment

Got a recipe that calls for unsalted or salted and you’ve got the “other one”?

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Kosher Salt is just better

Posted by on February 4, 2007 Leave a Comment

Kosher salt. It’s the first choice of many seasoned cooks. It looks better and it tastes better. But why do we really use it in just about everything?

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Hardware Store Bargain: Scrapers

Posted by on February 4, 2007 Leave a Comment

Why spend $9 on a board/food scraper if you don’t have to?

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The Kitchen Idiot – Move No 2

Posted by on February 3, 2007 Leave a Comment

I’m living proof that you really can burn water.

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Last Minute Prep for the Superbowl

Posted by on February 3, 2007 Leave a Comment

I’m planning to cook… and run…

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