My editor, Jeff Houck, sent over a picture of pan-fried Scrapple slice and my heart fluttered like crazy. "Scrapple? Scrapple! What's Scrapple? I asked him," and within 30 minutes was off to the supermarket to find Scrapple, a distant cousin to Spam. Yes, I have an...
Baked Buttered Spaghetti Squash with Garlic
This Buttered Spaghetti Squash is a dish that effortlessly combines the mild flavor of spaghetti squash with the rich aromas of roasted garlic and parmesan. This easy spaghetti squash recipe is perfect for those trying pasta alternatives for the first time. Not only...
How Long Does Tea Last in the Fridge Before it Goes Bad?
Ever open your fridge to discover a forgotten pitcher of iced tea in the back? You're not alone! As tea lovers, many of us find ourselves making way more tea than we can sip in a single session, especially when brewing large batches to beat the heat. When...
5 Easy Recipes for DIY Home Beauty Treatments
We all have those days where the only appointment we want to make is with a bubble bath. Heading to your local spa means spending a small fortune, and who even knows what's in most of those store-bought beauty products? What if I told you that you probably have...
My Favorite Way to Remove Excess Oil from Stock and Sauces
Ah, the age-old dilemma for any home cook – how to remove that pesky layer of fat from your lovingly prepared stock or sauce. We've all been there, right? You've simmered your stock to perfection or your sauce to just the right consistency, only to find a slick of oil...
How to Dry Age Steaks at Home with UMAi Drybag
How to dry age steaks at home What you'll learn: How to dry-age steaks at home, with results just like expensive restaurants Use inexpensive vacuum bags designed just for dry aging beef, use your own vacuum sealer Honest review of the UMAi Dry Aged Artisan Steak Kit...
Healthy Hummus Recipe
Ready to discover what could easily be the best homemade hummus recipe you've ever tried? Say goodbye to store-bought hummus and hello to this light, creamy, and utterly delicious homemade version! Made with simple ingredients you can easily find in any grocery store,...
Chanterelle, Bacon and Plum Salad with Blue Cheese
It's week 2 of the Summer Fest! Last week we played around with herbs and this week it's time for fruit from trees. If you haven't yet heard about Summer Fest, it's a four-week celebration of fresh-from-the-garden food: recipes, growing tips, even tricks for storing...
Ideas for Sour Milk
Is your milk on the edge of turning bad? Then you need this post in your life! Buying extra milk at the store is super easy to do. Perhaps you went on vacation and came back to sour milk. Maybe you just forgot you had a container hiding in the back of your fridge....
The Ultimate Guide to Fall Season Vegetables
Do you love autumn as much as we do? The crisp air. The cozy sweaters. And perhaps most importantly, the colorful array of veggies! As the temperature drops, delicious produce thrives, making the harvest season a great time to transition from summer...