In my kitchen, food waste reduction and savvy storage solutions are as essential as the spices in my pantry. One BIG part of this is understanding the shelf life of my ingredients, so I can store them in a way that will extend their use, and know just how long I have...
Thai Fish Soup
Ever since our trip to City of Hope in Los Angeles and meeting with top scientists developing cancer cures with herbs, I've been focusing on wisely choosing foods for my family that heal, not harm. It's tough some days, especially when we have boys' activities that go...
How Long Does Lemon Juice Last in the Fridge?
I recently had the sour disappointment of reaching for a bottle of lemon juice in my fridge, only to find that it was looking a little suspect. Lemon juice seems simple enough to keep on hand, but its shelf life can be somewhat of a mystery. Whether you're...
Silpat Baking Mats: The Best Parchment Paper Substitute
Running a food blog for nearly 20 years (and being a self-taught chef for even longer than that) means my oven gets A LOT of use. And when it comes to pan liners, I've tried them all. Non-stick foil, parchment paper, a greased baking tray on its own. You name it, I've...
No Cook, 3-Ingredient Miso Almond Sauce
When all else fails, the answer is always Zen, especially in all matters related to food. With the exception of Peanut Butter & Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Ganache & Reese's Peanut Butter Cups (more!more!more!) or if anyone wants to make me a big...
Mr.Steak Review and Giveaway
Forget going to a restaurant, Mr.Steak brings you the most delicious meats right to your door step! We tried one of Mr. Steak's curated boxes and here's our review. About Mr. Steak Our steaks are all sourced from ranches within a 250 miles radius Omaha,...
The Best Containers to Store Leftovers
There are so many different types of containers on Amazon, you can really get lost in the comments and reviews and then you don't know which set to buy! Today, Buddha Bowl basics will show you which containers are our favorite for storing toppings and leftovers....
10 Minute Mango and Golden Raisin Chutney Recipe
You'll want this sauce over everything! We love creating sauces for our Buddha Bowl recipes that start with a store-bought base. In this recipe, we started with a jar of mango preserves, though apricot preserves is just as delicious. You can buy jam, jelly or...
Leftover Gravy Poutine Recipe
Our mission is to stop food waste at home, especially during the holidays, when families gather for that big massive feast! One thing that feels hard to use creatively outside of a traditional holiday meal is gravy — especially when all of the mashed potatoes are...
What to Do with Leftover Seafood
Seafood is on the table for meals of all sorts, especially when it comes to celebrating the Feast of the Seven Fishes! But after that huge meal is done, what to do with all of the leftover seafood that's left in your refrigerator? We've rounded up our favorite ways to...