Try these single-serving, ONE-bowl, ONE-minute, sweet & crispy microwave chocolate krispies treats and you may never go back to the stovetop method again. At minimum, you'll be happy for the quick chocolate fix! Continue reading » » » »

Have a go at this original recipe for some great tasting, easy to make pancakes. Served warm or flash frozen for future treats, you'll love this dish. Continue reading » » » »

I own both of these gadgets. I’ve adored them both. One works well, while it works, and the other works wonderfully (all the time). I purchased the Magic Bullet at Wal-Mart about a year ago and the Black & Decker Gizmo at Bed Bath & Beyond about two years ago. The Magic Bullet was $49 while the Gizmo was $30. These were serious, planned purchases I made special trips out for - no impulse infomercial buys here. Continue reading » » » »

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 » » » »

It’s a great feeling to look back and realize you’ve made a really solid purchase. “Good to Have” is my small collection of product listings, services and general finds I consider worthy of the time and the dollar. These good items are a flexible cutting mat, a sharp knife and a kitchen scraper. Continue reading » » » »