Ever since I purchased a super cute banana hanger I make it a point to always have bananas in the house to put on display (and of course to eat). Our walls in the kitchen are yellow and having bright and cheery bananas to display in the kitchen puts a smile on my face. They…
Archives for August 2010
Tips for Cooking with Salt
Walk into any seasoning aisle in the grocery or specialty foods store and you’re bound to find many different types of salt. Kosher salt, sea salt, and table salt are a few types that are most often found in kitchens. When it comes to cooking, one of the most important items to remember is to…
Fresh Strawberry Syrup
Ever since I can remember, my favorite fruit has been the beautiful strawberry. I love fresh strawberries, strawberry jam, strawberry pie, strawberry ice cream, strawberry milkshakes…the list goes on and on. Whenever we went out to breakfast as a family, more often than not I would order a Belgian waffle…and did I eat it with…
Nutella Palmiers
This post originally appeared on The Confident Mom’s Blog, where How To: Simplify regularly contributes guest posts filled with tips, tricks and recipes to simplify life in the kitchen. Two of my latest food obsessions are puff pastries and Nutella. Ever since I conquered my fear of frozen puff pastry dough a few months ago,…
{Tips & Tricks} Cooking Beets
Beets, or beetroots, are very versatile vegetables that can be used in a variety of dishes. The leaves, stems and nuts add so much color and flavor to dishes and can be used in many recipes. These little gems are full of flavor, packed with vitamins and low in calories. Beets are also rich in…
Bacon and Egg Cups
As you are probably well aware by now, I love cereal. I don’t think I have come across a cereal that I didn’t like. If I want to get my day started off on the right foot, I pour myself a huge bowl of cereal and leave the house with a very happy tummy. This…
Cheddar and Parsley Biscuits
When it comes to carbs, I feel as though I could be the queen. I always add crackers to soup, I love eating sandwiches with thick slices of bread, I can’t start my day without a heaping bowl of cereal and I could probably eat pasta every day of the week…with garlic bread on the…