While performing a deep-clean on our kitchen this week, I found an old list of "all the best cooking tips" I compiled some time ago.

This list has followed me from kitchen to kitchen with every move we've made through the years.

Talk about "the Domino effect"...!

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Here's some more funny stuff about pizza delivery drivers...

As I've mentioned before, we're doing the whole "low-carb thing" again.

Also, as I've mentioned before, we don't do it "by the book". (Far from it.)

We are entering what I call the "comfortable phase" of the Low-Carb Diet Plan, and I'm here to tell you, you can eat low-carb for 3 weeks and counting and STILL...

...want to stay on the plan

...fit into your clothes better (even enjoy the "baggy factor" again!)

...not feel deprived

...feel GREAT about being having more energy ALL throughout the day

After 11 years as a loyal member, I've decided to let my Sam's Club membership lapse.

Why?

Location, location, location.

Convenience is everything to me these days, and while the Sam's Club is only about 15 minutes away, I'd just rather not make the trek.

I guess I'm at that point in my life, where I'm tired of nickel-and-diming everything.

I've only just recently come to grips with the fact that driving 8 miles there and 8 miles back just to save $.03 on gas isn't worth it. (The savings only amounts to a whole 50 cents!) If you're there shopping, or you're on that end of town anyway, then Sam's Club gas is definitely a good deal, but if you're not...

So, I'm perfectly content spending a couple pennies more here and there -- like at the local Kroger -- so long as I get the convenience of running in and running out, and keeping it under 3 miles of drive time.

HOWEVER, I am going to miss a few things at the trusty 'ol Sam's Club. They carry a handful of items that I just can't find elsewhere, or prices that just can't be beat, like:

I learned a few little-known secrets and food tips from Martha Stewart today:
(Keep reading... it gets better.)

...To keep POTATOES from budding, place an apple in the bag with the potatoes.

...Stuff a miniature marshmallow in the bottom of a sugar cone to prevent ICE CREAM drips.

...Wrap CELERY in aluminum foil when putting in the refrigerator and it will keep for weeks.

...Cure for headaches: Take a LIME, cut it in half and rub it on your forehead. The throbbing will go away.

...Don't throw out all that leftover WINE. Instead, freeze into ice cubes for future use in casseroles and other dishes.

So, where in the world did I find these great tips from Martha Stewart, you ask?... Why on CarTalk of course!