When it’s time for watermelons to fill the grocery aisles, I like to review notes about ‘how to pick, prep, and store the most flavorful melon of the mound!” Thus, I was delighted to find these five simple notations […]
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How to Freeze Onions
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Every May, our family (Litsa’s) receives a surplus of Vidalia onions—-10 or more pounds! I think this year we had 20lbs of onions! In the past, I’ve given them away to my parents and my in-laws—and cooked with them. I’ve […]
Read the full article →National Egg Month
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Are you celebrating National Egg Month this coming May? Here a few tidbits you may want to revisit about eggs and/or share with the children around the kitchen island/table as May approaches!?! Break the Fast: During medieval times, eggs, milk, […]
Read the full article →Roasting Veggies: Cut, Roast, & Flavor
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The last two weeks, we have shared Chef Robert Lewis’s roasting guide to roasting all of your fresh, spring produce. Keep adding your favorite vegetables to your shopping list and following these simple flavor kickers to spice up clean food […]
Read the full article →Spring Produce in Season
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Spring produce has started to popup in grocery ads and stores! Remember that shopping in season for produce is one easy way to save with your grocery budget. Plan your menu around the produce that is in season and on […]
Read the full article →Roasting Veggies: A Time Guide
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When you’re roasting vegetables, here’s an easy guide to follow! Turn your oven on to 425 degrees F. Then follow these simple instructions for each specific vegetable’s roasting times & suggested flavor kickers to toss with the veggies just before […]
Read the full article →How to Soften Brown Sugar
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Last week I went to make my homemade granola bars only to find the brown sugar as hard as a brick. Determined to not waste the brown sugar, I researched how to soften it! It is actually very easy to […]
Read the full article →Tips on Roasting Veggies
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Are you a fan of roasting veggies!?! Maybe you took advantage of roasting winter vegetables but now with the promise of spring, we will all be able to use our grills (and ovens too) to roast fresh produce. Here are […]
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