How to Easily Cook Bacon for Perfectly Crisp Results

How to Easily Cook Bacon for Perfectly Crisp Results

  Bacon is AWESOME. Cooking it is NOT.  When you cook bacon, it shrinks and curls. It splatters grease everywhere. Some pieces aren’t cooked enough and others are burnt. Then, when the cooking is done, there’s the mess. How does bacon grease make it across the...
KitchenAid Stand Mixer – The Dime Test

KitchenAid Stand Mixer – The Dime Test

The KitchenAid Stand Mixer is a shining star appliance in many kitchens, including mine. I remember how much easier making a cheesecake became once I got a KitchenAid. It did the heavy mixing and saved wear and tear on the hand mixer and my arms. Doughs and batters...
Fresh Herbs and Getting the Most Out of Them

Fresh Herbs and Getting the Most Out of Them

Fresh herbs are important in recipes. They are inexpensive and one of the easiest ways to bring flavor and brightness to a dish.  They are not overly expensive but it’s important to get the most out of them. Keeping them fresh after buying them and preserving...
How to cut a watermelon in 3 Easy Steps

How to cut a watermelon in 3 Easy Steps

Summer is here. That means for about the past month, and until around the first of September, watermelons are available at produce stands and stores. In my home, we (and the dog) eat watermelon almost daily this time of year.  It’s our favorite. With 4th of July is...