I'm a creature of habit. As a 40-year-old mother of two, I've discovered that routines keep me sane when life gets hectic (it almost always is), so I stick to…
On August 16, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Perdue Foods LLC had voluntarily recalled approximately 167,171 pounds of its popular chicken breasts and tenderloins because they may…
Ground beef is a staple in the kitchen. I like to buy ground beef in bulk (it's cheaper that way) and separate it into one-pound portions before freezing. I can…
Summer vegetables don’t need much to shine. Wipe the dirt off a sun-ripened tomato and you’re ready to enjoy. Fall and winter produce, like carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, and squash, require…
I never thought I'd fall in love with a Dollar Tree coffee mug. But here I am, sipping my morning beverage a classy, high-end mug that only cost me $1.25.…
It's officially cucumber season, and I'll be enjoying this crunchy, refreshing vegetable in every way possible: chopped into salads, sliced into sandwiches, and pickled as a gift for my future…
In my family, stews are a big part of our meals. It wouldn't be the holidays without Grandma's famous broccoli and cheese stew, and I would be totally lost without…
If there's one thing that will make your life 24 times easier, it's roast chicken. Roasting a chicken isn't too difficult and it makes your house smell amazing, but it…
Cucumber is a simple, green and unpretentious vegetable. Often served raw. And yet, it is so delicious. A quick glance at this recipe list reveals that cucumbers are a bit…
Let's set the scene. It's Tuesday or Wednesday, and you've treated yourself. A day. You’re mentally and physically exhausted, and you’re HUNGRY. You know the feeling. The thought of making…