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Lynnette Walczak

I love my kitchen... and I like to cook. But my #1 requirement is that recipes have fewer than 7 ingredients (or arrive on my doorstep via a food delivery service). My absolute favorite thing about being in the kitchen is trying out new gadgets, cookware, and storage containers! I'm SUPER organized in the kitchen (and everywhere else) and I have every gadget I could possibly need neatly and compactly tucked away until I need it. I share only the simplest recipes (which is great for people who don't like to cook), along with time-saving food tips and cooking tricks (that will save you time and money). When I'm not cooking, cleaning, or organizing my kitchen... you can find me at the corner of Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun & helpful websites).

Are Your Fruits & Vegetables REALLY Made In The USA?

Do you know where your fruits and vegetables come from? Here's a confusing scenario I encountered the other day...

Why I Love Pyrex Glass Food Storage Bowls

One of the best things I did recently was to replace ALL of my old plastic food storage bowls & containers with glass ones. I chose 2 sets of Pyrex glass bowls with vent-top lids. i LOVE them!

Easiest Smoothie Recipes: Just Mix & Match Any Of These Ingredients

Here is a list of ingredients that you can mix & match to make a variety of different fruit Smoothies.

Go Green With M&M’s… What’s All This Hype About Green M&Ms Anyway?

Here's everything you want to know about Green M&M's and some reasons you might want to go green with your favorite candy this year. Green is the new pink... right?

Food on a stick can be a delicacy in some countries or an everyday food in others. Check out these weird foods!... photo by magical-world on Flickr

Which Airport Has The Best Airport Food?

See how the major airports stack up when it comes to healthy (and tasty) restaurant food. The following reports on airport food can help you to make good choices -- when you're traveling by plane.

Rachel Ray’s Garbage Bowl vs A Plain ‘Ol Plastic Trash Bag

I've been watching Rachel Ray on The Food Network a lot lately. And I tend to agree with much of what she says... and lots of the ways she does things... including the whole 'garbage bowl' concept. Well, to an extent...

Crock Pot Burning Smell: Here’s Why A Burnt Smell Is Coming From Your Crock Pot

Do you notice the smell of burned wire or overheated plastic every time you use your Crockpot or slow cooker? That's exactly what I experienced every time I used my Rival Crock Pot for the past 2 years. This week... it finally died.

Fun Rachael Ray Sayings & Measurements

Food recipes are meant to be tried, experimented with & enjoyed... the way YOU like 'em! Rachael Ray helps with this! Here are some of Rachael Ray's special touches that make cooking FUN.

It’s Official, I’m Addicted To Cooking… And The Food Network

Who knew that a cooking channel could be so much fun. But watching the steps they go through... the tools they use... the cookware they prefer... and why... and the many quick tips & tricks they share on TV have really made things 'click' for me. Here's why I'm addicted to The Food Network.

How To Get Your Own Bottle Of Water Through Security And On An Airplane

I'm not crazy about flying on planes, so like to have two things with me every time I fly on an airplane. #1 a beverage, any beverage... even water. #2 gum. Here's how to get your own bottle of water through the airport security checks.

How To Slice Bananas Into Bite-Sized Pieces Without Turning Brown (…A FUN Way, Not Your Average Banana Slices!)

Here's how to slice bananas into individual bite-sized pieces -- without the banana slices turning brown.

I Have Buyer’s Remorse… And It’s Making Me Hungry

A word of advice before you run out and buy a bunch of groceries... if it's been awhile, that is. Sometimes 'fresh' foods will bite you in the butt!

Universal Covers And Lids For Bowls, Pots & Pans

Looking for universal lids for bowls, pots and pans? Martha Stewart recommends these: Kuhn Rikon Magic Covers.

Helpful Food Tips That Make Cooking Fun & Easy

Here are all the best cooking tips I've acquired through the years... and they REALLY work. Enjoy!

Fun With Jell-O …and Jello Dancers With Bodies Like Slinkies

Here's what I've learned about those fun Jello dancers that you see at the end of Jell-O commercials. Plus, some fun things to do with Jello, and some very interesting Jello recipes.

Bowling Cakes

Perhaps you'll be able to use the following fun designs to get ideas for your own bowling ball cake, bowling pins cake, and/or bowling alley cake to celebrate the special occasion of your favorite bowler.

See When Fruits & Vegetables Are In Season Where You Live

See when all types of produce, fruits & vegetables are going to be the absolute freshest in grocery stores and when you can buy them locally. Here's when fruits and vegetables are in season where you live.

Which Fruits & Vegetables Have The Most & Least Pesticides

They say that people can lower their pesticide exposure by almost 90% by avoiding the top 12 most contaminated fruits and vegetables and eating the least contaminated instead.

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