Got a smaller household? Cooking for just two people? Need to get a hot lunch or dinner onto the table quickly? If so, I would like to tell you how I turn a Knorr Pasta Sides Marinara into a filling meal for two! This particular Knorr Pasta Sides is Penne Pasta in a classic Marinara Sauce. If you're … [Read more...] about How to Turn Knorr Pasta Sides Penne Marinara into a Meal
Food and Recipes
Hamburger Hash Brown Casserole Recipe
Last month I tried out a new recipe that my best friend gave me. It's called Hamburger Hash Brown Casserole. It only takes about 8 minutes in regards to prep time and about 45-50 minutes for baking. You can eat this as a lunch or dinner dish....or try it as an appetizer or side. The kids in our … [Read more...] about Hamburger Hash Brown Casserole Recipe
How to Remove Skins from Tomatoes
I enjoy cooking down tomatoes from our backyard garden and turning them eventually into pasta sauce. It's a long process but worth it as nothing compares to homemade vs. store bought. With that said, it's important that you remove the skins from the tomatoes before you start cooking them down. You … [Read more...] about How to Remove Skins from Tomatoes
9 Myths and Facts About Protein Bars
When you are feeling hungry and want a snack, but try to stick to something you perceive to be a healthy option, there’s a good chance that a protein bar will be on your radar. All sorts of myths and misconceptions exist about the actual quality or health benefits of some protein bars being … [Read more...] about 9 Myths and Facts About Protein Bars
Wine Tasting Starts With Attention, Not Expertise
Wine tasting intimidates some because it comes with its own vocabulary and system. However, anyone who pays attention can taste wine. You do not need expertise, experience or any innate gifts to enjoy tasting wine. You simply need to follow along and practice. Looking Before Swirling Taste and … [Read more...] about Wine Tasting Starts With Attention, Not Expertise
Homemade Apple Jam Recipe
I've been canning and preserving food for over 30+ years. My favorite method for food preservation is home canning. I do both the water bath and the pressure canning methods. People often think that canning is hard to learn...but it's not! Once you learn the basics...you can do just about anything! … [Read more...] about Homemade Apple Jam Recipe
Buying Groceries at Bargain Prices with Shopping Tips
I'm always looking to save money...especially at the grocery store. It seems like every month the prices for food cost more than the month before. How are we to feed our families with the prices for groceries rising so quickly? Seriously! To help keep our monthly food budget in-check I've started … [Read more...] about Buying Groceries at Bargain Prices with Shopping Tips
Cucumber Boats Stuffed with Tuna Salad
For the past 2 weeks we've been harvesting fresh cucumbers from our garden almost daily. This year we've had a great crop of fresh cucumbers! I've made and canned several variety of pickles and relish. We've been chopping them up and tossing them into salads too! ** This post may contain affiliate … [Read more...] about Cucumber Boats Stuffed with Tuna Salad