I’ve always known that accidentally swapping baking soda for baking powder is at the top of many a baker’s worst nightmare playlist, but now I know why – by an unfortunate personal experience.
Mom had planned a food-filled barbeque dinner at her house Sunday afternoon. Never wanting to arrive empty handed, I decided that morning to [...]
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Baking soda vs. baking powder. And now I know…
Dropped food on the floor? Do you eat it?
How do you know when it’s safe to eat something you dropped on the floor? Yes, the five-second rule is a great start, but I’ve found something better.
Ask yourself some simple questions using the chart below and you’ll know if what you dropped on the floor is safe to eat.
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Spinach salad with strawberries and poppy seed dressing recipe
This salad always reminds me of the holidays. Because it’s light and sweet, it can be a great side to any Thanksgiving or Christmas feast.
If I were making it for anytime other than the holidays, during a time when I’m less likely to fall prey to the perils of holiday eating (aka. stuffing my face), [...]
What do I bring to a holiday potluck at the office?
Office potlucks – just one of many things you don’t have to worry about when you’re working from home. But then again, it’s also just another fun thing you miss out on when you’re away from the office.
Now that I’m an office newbie again, I’m a little stressed about it. What do I bring? Will [...]
Have a happy Thanksgiving … just watch out for that ham!
You know, nothing says happy Thanksgiving like getting smacked in the face with a ham…
It’s almost as good as her losing her pants at the Miami Wine & Food Festival, almost. I heart Paula Deen.
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This is why our kids are fat
I don’t have kids yet, so my opinion on America’s growing fat kid problem is primarily based on my own childhood that by no means was void of deliciously unhealthy treats. At the same time, you don’t have to be a parent in order to be worried about the bulging waistlines of our country’s kids.
Our [...]
How to not get fat working from home tip #1: Don’t keep bad snacks in the house
My husband always complains that there are never enough snacks in the house. I understand his complaints, but still refuse to keep too many “bad” snacks in the house. I’m at home for most of the day and if it’s not there, I won’t eat it. That’s my motto, and I’m sticking to it.
Instead of [...]


