If you’re like me and still use an old-fashioned manual can opener, you know you’re always one fingertip slip away from a nasty cut from a sharp can lid. My vintage Ecko can opener is the “Old Faithful” of my kitchen, but I’ve found that some of the modern marvels in the can opening arena can leave the same ultra-sharp can… Continue reading » » » »

Here’s a quick tip for those who didn’t know the importance of air! Huh? Air + food + time = spoilage (or at least staleage and bad-tasteage). Get the air out of those bags pronto! and you’ll save yourself a buck or two, or twenty or forty. For any food item, whether pre-packaged or placed… Continue reading » » » »

Milk is so expensive these days! For many families, spilled milk is a down right tragedy… of the financial sort. If you’re a milk drinker or have kids in your home, you probably hear the distinct “cha-ching” for every gulp of milk downed. If you have tried using powdered milk and it just won’t cut the mustard, you can still save… Continue reading » » » »

One word when it comes to mashed potatoes – Instant! Granted, there’s nothing better than warm and creamy homemade mashed potatoes, but there are just times when time and resources are short and quick fix potatoes are the way to go. When it’s that time, this is one dish that’s fun and easy for the novice kid in the kitchen. Continue reading » » » »

Your kitchen pantry doesn’t have to look like that of a gourmet restaurant in order to be a successful home chef. Many recipes require that you buy specialty items you may never use again to complete a dish. Others require items that are more common, but those are the very items we tend to run out of the fastest. The top three… Continue reading » » » »

I love pouch mixes. They are often both inexpensive and quick & easy to prepare. One example is the Betty Crocker muffin mix. My favorites are the Chocolate Chip mix and the Blueberry mix. The two are ideal for muffins in a hurry. Even better, they only require a little water – no milk, no eggs, no oil… fantastic for when the cupboards are running a little bare. Continue reading » » » »