I’ve got serious issues with Ramen noodles. Sure, they are cheap. But after I watched Marc Summers in 2008 school me in the ways of how this block of noodle was made, I vowed never to return to the 10 cent package of wonder. (For those curious minds,…
The holidays are quickly approaching! Are you ready? I am not sure if I am. I keep looking over my lists to make sure I have everything I need. These are the weeks when you need those quick meals. The other day I needed a quick-lunch and I…
One of my husbands favorite soups is beef and barley. We all know that Campbell’s soup, while convenient, isn’t exactly the best option. It might do in a pinch when nothing else is available but I choose to stay away from packaged food as much as I…
This yummy photo is actually from the chicken and dumpling recipe which creates its own chicken broth. So warm , wonderful, clean and chemical free. Today I am going to show you just how easy it is make your own chicken stock and I promise you it’s…
I mentioned in Wednesday’s “Bean and Bacon” post that dry beans are some of my favorite ingredients to work with. Growing up we didn’t always have a lot of money. My mother learned from her mother, who learned from her mother, how to make a bag of…