Preparing & Cooking Food
Simple Party Food Ideas To Eliminate The Stress Of Cooking For A Crowd
Knowing how to feed a crowd is one of those little life skills that every good host or hostess should have up their sleeve. Whether you’re having family members over for Thanksgiving dinner, hosting friends for a Super Bowl party or inviting your neighbors over for a summer barbeque, there are … [Read More...]
Whole Wheat Pasta: Another Diabetic Friendly Meal Idea
What's easier than spaghetti? Boil some pasta, add your favorite sauce, and serve, right? Well, even I manage to gussy up my spaghetti a bit more than that. But all things considered, it's a quick meal that's both flavorful and satisfying. Whole wheat pasta is something that takes just a … [Read More...]
Fun & Easy Tips For Making Layer Cakes
We've all got an aluminum cake pan -- or two -- in the kitchen cupboard. (Who remembers this vintage cake pan? It's one of my all-time favorites.) Without a doubt, that's a fast, easy way to whip up a quick birthday cake. Just mix up a box of cake mix. Dump it into the pan. When it comes … [Read More...]
Storing Food
I’ll Never Buy Plastic Food Storage Containers Again! See Why + My Favorite Glass Storage Bowls
I've gone from freebie plastic leftover containers, to nice glass food storage containers with so-so lids, to nice plastic containers with air-tight lids, and -- finally -- to my all-time favorite glass food storage containers with air-tight lids. You could say I've been around the block a time … [Read More...]
Unique Spice Racks + Lots Of Clever Ways To Store Spices In Your Kitchen
We all use spices at one time or another to cook with. Even if it's just oregano and bay leaves for spaghetti, or cinnamon and nutmeg for cookies, most of us have at least a few spices in our kitchen. Finding unique ways to store your spices -- whether you have a few or a bunch -- can be a … [Read More...]
The Best Pantry Organizing Tips I Used To Organize My Own Pantry
Recently, I read an article in a magazine about pantry organization. The main point was the fact that keeping your pantry organized saves shelf space, time, and money. Examples were provided showing how canned goods should be stored on lazy susans and packaged foods should be placed in baskets or … [Read More...]
Restaurants
Frozen Yogurt: Is It Healthy Or Is It Hype?
You see them everywhere: Pinkberry, Yogurtland, TCBY, the list goes on and on.Within the past few years, frozen yogurt has become a major hit.Companies claim that frozen yogurt is healthier than ice cream while tasting just as delicious. And one thing's for sure: people buy it up.However, … [Read More...]
How To Get Cheap Meals At Popular Restaurants
Inexpensive meals don't have to be cheap, skimpy, or sup par. You can get excellent meals for less than $5; some for as little as $3.99! Want to see some examples? Check out 3 Buck Bites. Kim Komando sums it up well: So, you have $3 in your pocket and you're hungry. But a fast food value … [Read More...]
Tips For Ordering From The Secret Dining Menu At Popular Restaurants – All You Have To Do Is Ask
Did you know many restaurants have a secret dining menu you can order from that isn't part of their regular menu? Here are 10 secret menu items you probably didn't know existed at popular restaurants. (Here are even more.) Some examples: The burger isn't the only thing you can get Animal Style … [Read More...]
Buying / Growing Food
Vegetable Container Gardening Ideas: How To Get Started …And Get Free Seeds!
There's nothing better than fresh, out of your own garden, fruits and vegetables! Growing produce from year to year can be even more satisfying, if you harvest your own seeds for the upcoming growing season. Otherwise, the expense of those little packets of seeds can quickly add up. If you … [Read More...]
Nutrition Labels Hide Bad Facts Behind Confusing Numbers
Do you read the nutrition labels when you're shopping at the supermarket? All those percentages and metric weights can be pretty confusing. In many ways, the nutrition labels practically lie to you! For example, what good does it do to list "low fat" or "low sodium" when the serving size is … [Read More...]
How To Plant Your First Organic Vegetable Garden
Have you noticed that the price of fresh produce has climbed through the roof lately? It's not likely to get any better either. Just about every other week, there are food recalls due to salmonella outbreaks caused by poor food handling procedures. That's just one of the many reasons to grow your … [Read More...]
Fun Food Stuff
The Chefs Knives I DIDN’T Get On OpenSky (A Unique Online Shopping Site With Celebrity Recommendations)
What started out as a tweet quickly became a Facebook or Google+ post in my mind, once I realized that I couldn't say what I wanted to say in 140 characters. Then, I thought twice and realized that others might benefit in some small way from what I'm about to post, so I abandoned that idea too … [Read More...]
Extreme Cuisine: Food On A Stick, Deep Fried Food, And Other Weird Foods
The next time your kids turn their nose up at what you've placed on the dinner table, here's a new comeback for you. Instead of the familiar, "There are kids starving in other countries that would love to have this." Just tell them, "We could all move to Indonesia so we can eat deep fried … [Read More...]
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There are lots of fun cooking & kitchen tips for the everyday cook on our Facebook and Twitter pages. Plus, find out about new gadgets, ideas, tips & tricks to get the most from your food and your cooking. Follow @FunFoodTips on Twitter "Like" our Fun Food Facebook … [Read More...]
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