One of my family’s favorite activities is cooking out on our patio. Over the years, we’ve tried a variety of outdoor cookers: gas grills, charcoal grills, ceramic grills, and outdoor ovens. Each one has its advantages and disadvantages. If you’re looking to buy a grill but not sure which one to get, I’m going to outline the pros and cons of some of the best types of outdoor grills to help you choose one that fits your family’s needs.
Storing Food
I’ll Never Buy Plastic Food Storage Containers Again! See Why + My Favorite Glass Storage Bowls
Here’s a helpful guide on how to buy food storage bowls for your kitchen. I’ve learned the hard way, and now I only buy glass bowls. See why. Plus, the features you should look for when buying food storage containers and tips for keeping them organized in your cabinets, pantry, and refrigerator.
Unique Spice Racks + Lots Of Clever Ways To Store Spices In Your Kitchen
Here are several interesting spice racks, plus some really clever ways to store your spices.
Preparing & Cooking Food
How To Make Shark Fin Cupcakes For Shark Week Or A Shark-Themed Party
Shark fin cupcakes are an easy addition for a shark-themed party or to celebrate Shark Week. I recently made some for a party — so I thought I’d share a few tips I’ve learned and show you how to make shark fin cupcakes yourself.
High-Tech Holidays: 4 Cool Kitchen Gadgets To Simplify Your Thanksgiving Dinner
It’s time to trade in your old analog cookware for new digital cookware! These 4 hi-tech kitchen gadgets will completely transform your Thanksgiving dinner. Now it’s faster & easier to prepare food at home for the holidays!
Buying / Growing Food
What Is The Best Organic Soda? My Review Of 3 Popular Organic Sodas
Is organic soda healthier for you than regular soda? Does it taste good? I tried 3 popular organic sodas (Zevia Soda, Hansen’s Natural Soda, Blue Sky Soda) – in search of the best organic soda. Here’s what I’ve learned about organic, natural soda.
4 Organic Chicken Soup Reviews: Does The Best Organic Soup Come In A Can?
I decided to try organic chicken soup after seeing how many preservatives are in traditional canned chicken soup. My taste-test review of 4 popular organic soups.
Restaurants
Fast Food Salads: My Review Of McDonalds Salads & Wendys Salads (…From The Drive-Thru)
A comparison of the Wendy’s Chicken BLT salad vs McDonald’s Crispy Chicken Bacon Ranch salad. PLUS… some interesting facts about fast food salads compared to dog food. AND… fast-food salads compared to burgers.
Frozen Yogurt: Is It Healthy Or Is It Hype?
Frozen yogurt ISN’T the perfect healthy treat you may think it is. Here’s why you should stick to eating regular yogurt instead of frozen yogurt.
Fun Food Stuff
Easter Candy Controversy: New Chocolate Cadbury Eggs Aren’t Going Over Easy In The U.K. What About The U.S.?
Yep, there’s a new recipe being used for Cadbury eggs in the U.K. Here’s my take on the great Cadbury eggs Easter candy debate in the U.S. Good to know!
The Chefs Knives I DIDN’T Get On OpenSky (A Unique Online Shopping Site With Celebrity Recommendations)
This post definitely caught my attention on Twitter: ‘High quality, low cost chef and paring knives, great for cooks on a budget.’ See why I love the knives, but in the end I decided NOT to buy them on OpenSky… not yet anyway.
