What is the difference between the national brand, the store brand, and a generic brand of food? You may have heard your mother talk about these when she goes to the store. She might say, "get the store brand". What is the difference? I heard all of you say loud and...
No matter how young or old you are, everyone cherishes comfort food. What is "comfort food", you ask? This is classic home-cooked food that is prepared and enjoyed regularly throughout the year. It is usually the food most requested by the family. In most homes there...
This cake that will be sure to put a smile on Mom's face. Kids love to make something special for their Mothers - and Moms like to be pampered on their special day. Here is a gift for Mom that combines two ingredients dear to Mothers' hearts - flowers and sweets. The...
1. Make a weekly list of menus before you go to the store. It's a good idea to plan meals around advertised specials. This advanced planning serves as a guide to your grocery shopping and will save you money and time. 2. Have a list and organize it according to...
Today being May Day, have you surprised someone with a May basket? This is always a fun activity. You need some flowers, which can be any kind, maybe even the little violets coming into bloom this time of year. Then you need to place them in a container which you have...
Since the last post had to do with breakfast, here is a "warmer upper" super breakfast recipe idea. Best French Toast 4 eggs 1/2 cup milk 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 8 slices bread ( use the firmest, densest bread you have) Wash eggs and break them into...
It's late and the bus is coming. "But you didn't eat anything?", your Mom yells. "I don't have time," you reply, "I'll grab something from the machine at school". Is this how your morning goes? You've heard it said that breakfast is an important meal of the day. It...
This extremely cold winter has made our heating bills sky rocket. We need to do all we can to keep our gas and electric bills down as much as possible. When working in the kitchen, here are a few ways to conserve fuel, which saves money: Choose the correct size pan to...
Our kitchen had the most wonderful smell on Valentine's Day - chocolate! We made cheese cakes and pies and candy for a large chocolate lovers event. I want to share with you one of the favorite pie recipes. Candy Bar Pie 5 all-chocolate candy bars (can use bars with...
This is the season when many kids have to miss school because of sickness. Practicing good personal hygiene when working with food helps prevent the spread of infections like colds and the flu. Properly washing hands with soap and hot water before cooking or anytime...
