Summertime means ice cream at our house. We love creamy, homemade, non-dairy ice cream. Several of you have asked about my ice cream maker, so I thought I would share that info here. I use the Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker and it makes whipping up a batch of homemade ice cream sooo easy and so…
Cooking Tips and How-To
How to Choose a Blender
One of the most useful kitchen tools is a blender. Beyond Smoothies While just about any decent-quality blender will mix a thin or liquid ingredients, you may want to consider investing in a good, heavy-duty appliance for any other task, such as whipping up whole-grain waffles, blending creamy sauces or healthy salad dressings, making healthy…
Overnight Hot Cereal
Did you know you can cook your breakfast while you’re sleeping? A slow cooker (crock-pot) is my secret weapon against the morning rush and helps avoid the temptation of sugar cereal or bars that are no more than cookies marketed as breakfast. I simply add ingredients to my slow cooker the evening before, turn it…
How to Dry Apples
Drying your own apples at home is fun and easy!
Blending Hot Foods in a Blender
A blender can be a useful tool in the kitchen and is great for making salad dressings, smoothies, homemade applesauce, healthy waffle batter, and much more. However, it is important to understand that blending hot foods, such as soup or homemade applesauce, in a blender can be dangerous and can cause severe burns if certain…
How to Cook Beans in a Slow Cooker (Crock-Pot)
Have dinner waiting for you when you walk in the door. Easy, step-by-step instructions for cooking beans in a slow cooker.
How Sweet it Is!
Even though I’m technically not a southern girl (I grew up in the North) and never even touched a sweet potato until I was 26, when I need a good, filling meal, one of my favorites is sweet potatoes, pinto beans, and greens. Sweet potatoes can almost always be found on the table at Thanksgiving…
