J | October 2, 2009
As far as heart health is concerned, we are aware about the fact that soft margarines and spreads undoubtedly top butter.
Yet, I still use butter whenever I bake. Bad, I know, but baked goods tastes better with butter.
When cooking, canola or olive oil are great choices. I have gotten used to the taste of these [...]
J | September 24, 2009
I’m now on the last part of my pantry essentials series. After I share these last few items with you, I’ll be free to thoroughly search online for the very much sought after cigar brand: Drew Estate, for my husband’s boss who is celebrating his birthday soon.
IN THE REFRIGERATOR:
Lettuce, carrots and celery – are basic [...]
J | September 22, 2009
Here’s part 2:
IN THE CUPBOARD:
Assorted crackers, olives, nuts and dried fruits – are great party nibbles and they are instant!
Garlic, onions and potatoes – they are considered as starting point for tons of recipes.
Couscous and instant rice – these are great when vegetables, dried fruits and spices are added.
Canned beans, chicken broth and tomatoes – [...]
J | September 20, 2009
I’m going to share part 1 of the different essentials that we need to stock up on in our pantry to enable us to make quick and simple dishes. If we have these ingredients on hand, it will definitely save us the time and make our lives in the kitchen a lot easier.
IN THE FREEZER:
Ice [...]
J | June 25, 2009
You’re in the middle of cooking or baking, and suddenly you realized you ran out of one of the ingredients, they are nowhere to be found in your pantry. Has this ever happened to you before? I’m sure, you may have had one of those “missing ingredient” moments. Most likely when that happens, you hurry [...]
J | May 10, 2009
My pantry is loaded with different types of oil. I have canola oil, peanut oil, extra virgin olive oil, sesame oil, safflower oil, corn oil and flax seed oil among others. The truth is, I have specific uses for each of them. My sister tells me though that I’m just going overboard.
Take flax seed [...]
J | February 8, 2009
One staple on my grocery list always is lemon. This is one thing that is often used on many savory dishes that I prepare. Limes, oranges and tangerines are also great citrus that can definitely transform many dishes from fruit salad to salmon. Citrus also work well with many herbs such as basil, thyme, rosemary [...]
