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Curtis Carper

One of my all-time favorite "hobbies" is cooking at home! I especially enjoy experimenting with new ingredients ...and different types of cookware. My specialties are foods that are diabetic-friendly, keto-friendly, and low-carb. I share my favorite recipes and cooking tips here at The Fun Times Guide to Food.

Whole Canned Chicken Isn’t As Bad As It Sounds… It’s Great For Homemade Soups!

If you're tired of Ramen Noodles or Hamburger Helper, try Whole Chicken In A Can. Laugh if you like, but whole canned chicken makes a great soup or stew! It's fully cooked, just reheat and add some fresh veggies for a wonderful meal.

Here’s The Trick To Removing Burnt Popcorn Smell From A Microwave

Microwave popcorn burns quite quickly. The terrible smell lingers forever and it's tough to clean. Here's how to remove burnt popcorn smell from a microwave

Drunk Food & Popular Food Cravings When Eating Late At Night

Breakfast is one of the 10 best drunk foods. See the others. Plus, great tips and foods to eat when you simply can't resist the urge to eat late.

Titanium Dioxide: A Paint & Food Additive That Makes Things White

The same additive that makes white paint is used to make many foods whiter and more appealing to the eye. What's appalling is Titanium Dioxide doesn't get listed on the ingredient label even though it's classified as a possible carcinogen!

Dangerous Cookware Exposed: Teflon, Nonstick, Pyrex, Ceramic – Which Is The Safest?

Pyrex bakeware can fly apart sending glass everywhere. Non-stick and Teflon coated pans pump poisons chemicals into the air when heated. Watch this video and you'll be convinced that ceramic cookware is the only safe option!

How Accurate Is The Use By Date On Dry Goods & Canned Foods?

Don't throw out food just because it's past the date on the package. Most dry goods will last for years when stored properly.

3-Minute Snack Recipe: Microwave Chocolate Cake In A Cup

Satisfy your desire for chocolate with a 3-minute recipe: microwave chocolate cake in a cup! I bet everything you need to make it is right in your pantry.

Fall Apple Harvest Recipe Ideas: Crock Pot Apple Butter, Hot Apple Cider & More

It's the time of year for apple recipes! Here are lots of unique recipes for fall apples to help you put that fall apple harvest to good use. Plus other fun things to do with apples.

10 Ways To Eat Out On A Budget… And Still Have FUN!

Eating out doesn't have to be expensive. And being on a budget doesn't mean you have to eat from a drive-up window. It's sometimes even cheaper if you don't!

To Make Tender Meat, Use A Crockpot Or A Pressure Cooker

Both a pressure cooker and a crockpot can make your meat super tender and delicious. One takes more time but can be left unattended while cooking. The other needs vigilant supervision throughout the cooking process.

Using Whole Grains & Healthy Seeds Makes Homemade Bread Special

Homemade bread using whole grains and healthy seed is a real treat. Here are some recipes and tips for using whole grains.

Grilling Tips – A Collection Of The Best Tips That Will Make You A Grill Master At Home

Want to be the grill master at home? Here are some of the best tips for getting the most from your grilling experience. Lots of little-known secrets from the pros!

11 Ways To Get The Most Bang For Your Buck When Shopping At The Local Farmers Market

A collection of tips to help you get the most out of your next shopping trip at the local Farmer's Market.

Homemade Breakfast Potatoes: A Simple And Quick Potato Recipe

The $2-$3 you pay for a bag of processed hash brown potatoes can be replaced with this more satisfying, better tasting, homemade potato dish. It only costs pennies to make -- especially when you buy your potatoes in bulk 20-lb bags! Here's how we make our own breakfast potatoes from scratch.

Crock Pot vs Pressure Cooker – Which Is Better For Everyday Cooking?

Should you use a pressure cooker? Or should you use a crock pot? A crockpot is also known as a slow cooker. The pressure cooker claims speed similar to a high power microwave, the crockpot insists low and slow but ready by supper time is the better way.

Pressure Cookers: Helpful Tips And How-To Videos For Your First Time Using A Pressure Cooker

The best part: everything from meats and vegetables to desserts can be made in a pressure cooker. In the end, your food is cooked in one-third the time, and it's much frsher tasting than microwaved food.

Buttermilk Pancakes From Scratch Are Easy To Make

Making really good pancakes from scratch is very easy, takes only a matter of a few extra minutes and creates no more of a mess to clean up than making them from a mix.

Easy Chicken And Dumplings Soup Recipe

Chicken soup warms you inside and out -- especially during the colder winter months. Plus, when it comes to feeding a group, chicken is about the most cost-effective meat you can buy. You have some choices with this recipe... Do you want soup? Or do you want stew? And dumplings are always a family favorite.