How many of you enjoy baking? I know I do! One of my favorite things to bake are batches of homemade cookies that my family thoroughly enjoys! We love all kinds of different cookies: chocolate chip, sugar cookies, snickerdoodles, peanut butter blossoms, sand tarts, pumpkin cookies, etc. What kind do … [Read more...]
7 Advantages of Having an Outdoor Kitchen
What is it like to cook outside, you wonder. Well, there are many benefits to having an outdoor kitchen. Kitchens are a social gathering spot for friends and families during all parts of the day, and what is not to love about being outside? Nature provides a naturally calming environment, not to … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Bread with Cranberries Recipe from KaTom Restaurant Supply
The first time I went into a restaurant supply store, I was in awe at the wonderful array of kitchen products. Nowadays, online sources like KaTom Restaurant Supply’s website, KaTom.com, bring that wonder as close as our computers. Honestly, I can spend more time browsing through KaTom’s vast … [Read more...]
Whitmor Slim Rolling Space-Saving Household Cart
Over the past 4 weeks I've been on a mission to downsize and thoroughly clean my home. My husband and I are both empty-nesters and now is the time to do it. We live in what I consider a "medium-sized" home with 2 living levels, a basement and an attic. This project is going to take me months to … [Read more...]
5 Coffee Pod Storage Ideas for K-Cups
I'm a coffee addict and I'm not afraid to admit it. The first thing I do when I get out of bed in the morning is brew a cup of coffee. Once I get into the office I will enjoy a second cup and then after dinner later that day I'll enjoy a cup of decaf. My husband is a coffee and hot tea lover. My … [Read more...]
Precious Moments Giving Plate Serving Platter
In 1985 I received my very first Precious Moments figurine as a gift from my husband. He gave me this special figurine in honor of our daughter’s birth. Over the years it has become a tradition for my husband and now adult daughter to present me with Precious Moments figurines as gifts to mark … [Read more...]
Nearly Fuel-Free Slow Cooking with the Wonderbag
Yes, you read that right: Slow-cook your food using only minutes’ worth of electricity or gas, thanks to the innovative Wonderbag. How? Basically, the Wonderbag is a highly insulated bag constructed of polyvinyl fabric and recycled foam that retains heat so well that hot food continues to cook for … [Read more...]
Top 5 Classic Thanksgiving Turkey Platters
The countdown to Thanksgiving has begun and many of us have started our holiday preparations. I've got my menu planned out, my tablescape planned and picked up a few additional items to decorate my dining room. This year I'll be hosting the holiday dinner at my house with 24 guests in … [Read more...]