Making your own Sauce – Sauce Recipes and Tips
If I were asked to define a sauce, I would say that it is a fluid which accompanies other ingredients enhancing the flavor and/or texture of the finished dish with which it is served. Read more
Posts from the ‘Tips & Tricks’ Category
Aug 18
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Simple and Complex Carbs – How to Make Carbohydartes Work in Favor of Your Diet
I realize I seem to have been focused on carbohydrates forever. Originally, I intended to do just a few posts, but I was interrupted by holidays and work breaks to update my blog site. So instead of taking a month, it’s usurped several and enough is enough. I want to do a summation and move on but I do feel it’s an important topic which needs to be understood by everyone, particularly those who plan meals for other people, even if it’s only one. Read more
The Real Truth about White Potatoes and Carbohydrates – They are Healthier Than you Think
The potato, or specifically the white potato, is native to the Andes and a member of the famous nightshade family. When it comes to; “Don’t get no respect!” this amazing tuber has every reason to complain because it has set records on the fast track to success. Read more
Happy Thanksgiving
I can’t believe how fast this year, especially the last few weeks have flown. I swear I’m still in Halloween mode. I promised to discuss stuffing and am really pushing the wire here, but perhaps a few of you have decided to follow my example and buy a bird for next month and are planning ahead, or are perplexed as to what to do now, or simply want to make notes for next year. In any case here’s some general advice on stuffing or filling or dressing whichever is your regional term for that favorite side dish we enjoy with our turkey. Read more
Planning Ahead
It’s been a few months since I passed on kitchen tips, and a list has been gathering on my desk. This seemed a good time to do it since we’re now looking down the short end of the year toward, what is for most of us, the Holiday Season, when we spend more money on food and more time cooking than any other. Personally, I not only have three major dinners within six weeks, but three birthdays and an anniversary to celebrate in the month before Thanksgiving, so it really is a “Season of Giving” and I need all the help I can get. Read more
Courtesy – n. a helpful act
First an announcement about The Plan, in addition to The 3Ds, which suggest ways to improve your shopping skills there is now information about Markets, List Preparation and Menus, which explains how to go about doing it. So check it out! Read more
Budget Food Shoppers Do the Math – Calculate Food Cost Per Item
The supermarket flier lingo, it is a-changin’! There were hints last fall, but since the first of the year it’s more evident each week. Oh, there are still plenty of the 2 for X-amount offers there, but the X-amount is rising in all categories. Read more
Special Dinner Recipes for 2 – Affordable, Last Minute and Easy
I realize Valentine’s Day just passed, but I wanted to use the Super Bowl illustration while it was fresh. Hopefully, since the 14th was midweek, some of you waited until this weekend to celebrate and this post is in time to help you. If not, there’s always a birthday, anniversary or special occasion on the horizon. Read more
