Have you ever thought about how much food you might be wasting on a daily basis? I know I have. I get so disappointed in myself with all of the food I’ve thrown away just when cleaning out the fridge. Reducing food waste can help us save money, and teach us new ways of doing …
Keeping a Kitchen Inventory and Other Meal Planning Tips
Meal planning in itself is a great way to save some time, money, and sanity. I cannot imagine going through a week without having some sort of meal plan. In a previous post we’ve talked about my method for bi-weekly meal planning, why I do it, and how it works for my family. I still …
Top 30 Basic Spices to Keep in Your Spice Cabinet
If you are just starting to learn to cook or want to expand your cooking skills, it can be a little overwhelming at first to decide which spices to stock up on and which ones to leave behind for now. Perhaps you’ve just moved out of your parents house and are living on your own …
Deep Cleaning and Sanitizing Wooden Utensils- Two Methods!
Wooden utensils are strong and gentle, they won’t scratch your nonstick pots and pans, and they stay cool to the touch while using them. They are non-reactive, so they won’t react to your food, leaving a metallic taste like a metal spoon can and they naturally resist bacteria and mold. Wooden utensil are just wonderful …
Reorganizing the Spice Cabinet – Mini Refresh Part 1
Living off of one income puts my husband and I on a really tight budget, which means most of our money goes to necessities, and there isn’t much left for wants. But this does not mean that I can’t have a nice looking and well organized house! Along with not having much to spend on …