I love garlic. It's very good for you, with antioxidants and several vitamins. Recently some studies have shown garlic can help with high blood pressure, colds and flu, cardiovascular disease, to aid in lowering blood pressure. It may even assist in preventing dementia and cancer! Good enough, for me, let's throw it in every thing! … Continue reading Easy ways to Peel Garlic & How to get rid of the Smell!
Homemade chicken stock is so much better than boxed or canned. First, note there is a difference between stock and broth. Broth is usually made just from meat, and tends to be a lighter color. Stock is made from bones, has a darker color , feels thicker because of the collagen that breaks down from … Continue reading Making Homemade Chicken Stock from Scraps
Today suddenly turned into a pierogie day. I didn't really plan on spending hours today making them, but that's okay. I'm happy to be doing it on a cold blustery day when I plan on staying in anyway. Pierogies are like little dumplings, pasta dough filled with mashed potatoes and cheese. They can also be … Continue reading How to Make Homemade Pierogies
I hit the weekend, and after a busy week I don't feel like doing much. I could sit and have coffee in my bathrobe for a couple hours. However, somehow the kitchen counters and island have just become totally covered with stuff. You know what I mean - not really dirty, but things have just … Continue reading How to Tidy up When You don’t Feel Like It