The Complete Book of Small-Batch Preserving

In a moment of weakness I snagged this book off a table at Costco a few weeks ago,... 

The New Portuguese Table

My love for authentic regional foods prompted me to accept an invitation to review... 

Rosa’s New Mexican Table

Whenever I shop at a TJ Maxx, Ross, or Marshall’s, I always check the books section... 

King Arthur Flour Whole Grain Baking

If you have considered adding whole grains to your baked goods, this is a perfect... 

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Hog Wild Chopsticks for Kids

My chopstick collection began innocently enough, just a bag of cheap restaurant-style... 

Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker

My parents had one of those old-fashioned ice cream makers where the large metal... 

Back to Basics Electric Ice Shaver

When Michael and I went to Hawaii last year, I had my first opportunity to try Hawaiian... 

KraftMaid Floating Kitchen Island

Our house came with a pantry which really wasn’t anything more than a tiny... 

New West KnifeWorks Santoku Knife

I recently had an opportunity to try out one of the santoku knives from the folks... 

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Oikos Organic Greek Yogurt and a Giveaway

I’ve been a fan of Stonyfield Farm for years, ever since I first tried their Fat... 

Tasting: Padron Peppers

A few weeks ago I received a tasty sample in the mail: padron peppers, courtesy... 

Trader Joe’s Crab Cakes

Confession time…about five years ago I moved to an area where Trader Joe’s... 

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Mi-Bags

Several years ago I started a little collection of reusable shopping bags to take... 

Swift Mop

No, it can’t bake a loaf of bread, whip up a pot of soup, or make a killer... 

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