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Have you ever made dinner and look at the leftovers with huge eyes? You think, what the heck am I going to do with all of this food? I get it! As someone who loves food and doesn’t like to eat the same thing over and over, I am here to help!
Over the years, I have learned how to make new meals with leftovers without much effort and, in turn, saved hundreds on my annual grocery bill. Want to learn how to repurpose leftovers of all kinds?
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Do you plan on hitting the slopes this season? Skiing and snowboarding are great ways to be active during the winter months. So while the 2020-21 season may be a little different, it’s still possible to have some fun.
Foodservice is one of the biggest aspects of skiing that has changed. For now, we won’t have the lodge experience of popping in to warm up and grab some lunch. While many resorts have expanded their outdoor food service options, it still may be best to bring your lunches and snacks. But that leaves us wondering what the heck do we bring?
Want to learn what food to pack for a ski trip in 2021?
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Are you looking for a gift for an aspiring baker? Are they obsessed with The Great British Bake Off AKA The Great British Baking Show? Well, then look no further. We have 15 wonderful gifts for Great British Bake Off fans.
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Thanksgiving may be a bit different this year. Perhaps it will be a smaller celebration with just immediate family, but that doesn’t mean that you have to feast less. You can still enjoy the holiday and if you have food to spare, no need to worry!
You spent a lot of time and money on Thanksgiving dinner; there’s no need to throw out any leftovers. It’s time to learn how to store them properly. Whether in the refrigerator or the freezer, there are some tips to ensure that your food will still taste great when you are ready to eat them.
Want to learn what to do with Thanksgiving leftovers?
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Having your groceries can be a great convenience. You can save time by not having to drive to the store. Plus, you get to grocery shop from your couch. Not to mention it is much easier to search for items on a website than in a store. Seriously I can never find some things. During the current pandemic, going out to the store can be dangerous for some.
Convenience often comes with a cost. You may be wondering if there is a way to save money and have your groceries delivered?
I am here to say that it is possible! I have been using various services for the past ten years and can still stick to my food budget.
Do you want to save money while grocery shopping online?
Here are 10 Online Grocery Shopping Hacks For 2020.
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…Let’s chat about cooking oil.
I am almost embarrassed to admit it, but I love to fry things. I don’t know why. Perhaps it is the delicious food that it creates or the fact that it reminds me of my childhood. My mom made chicken cutlets all the time, and it is still the ultimate comfort food for me. No worries, I like to counter my fried food obsession with lots of salads. Recently, I have been making dressings from scratch.
Also, our CSA has been giving us some beautiful eggplants this year, and since my little guy loves eggplant parmesan, I have been making it quite often. As I stood over the stove, I looked at all of the oils I had. Vegetable, olive, canola, sunflower, and avocado oils were all in my cupboard. As I stared at them, I realized that I had no idea which one to use when. Recipes must have included them, which was why I bought them at some point.
If I knew which oils worked in similar ways and had identical flavors, I could use up what I own and have more confidence in any swaps.
Want to learn the best substitutes for oil and what the differences are between the varieties?
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We all head to the grocery store and want to purchase the freshest products we can afford. I know that when grabbing milk, I go through all of the gallons to see if I can find one that has the latest date on it. If I am lucky, I will find one that is a day after all of the others. Score!
Recently, as I looked at the various items throughout my kitchen, I started to realize that they were all labeled differently — sell by, freeze by, use by. Which got me thinking, what the heck did it all mean? How can you tell if food is spoiled? Do food expiration dates matter?
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It’s a New Year, and it’s time to start right. Is part of your New Years Resolution to get organized? Perhaps you want to get fit? Or maybe you want to save some money? If any of those are your goals, it’s time to start meal planning.
We are big proponents of meal planning here at The Kitchen Chalkboard. The benefits are enormous. But starting can be daunting. There are so many ways to meal plan; it’s hard to know what to do.
Technology to the rescue! We reviewed twelve different meal planning apps, and the experience varied from life-changing to frustrating. Want to learn what the best meal planning apps of 2020 are?
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Raise your hand if you love a good deal! I know I do! Especially around the holidays when you have a bunch of people to shop for. And Black Friday is a great way to save some money. But not all sales are worth it if the price isn’t right or the item is a dud. So how do you know what is worth your precious dollars? I’m here to help. Read on for the best Black Friday Deals for Cooks.
I’ve analyzed the circulars of most major retailers from the past few years to see what goes on sale. Then I did the research to see what’s the best items in each category. Below you will find the best Black Friday Deals for cooks.
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I needed to run to the store to grab a few things and I took the boys with me. As we were walking through the aisles my youngest said, “Woah they sell food here? This is unbelievable,” he marveled as we walked around. The women in the store were having a good laugh. It was at that moment that I realized just how much I grocery shop online.
I’m forever on the quest to simplify my life. I love to use technology to make things easier, and with two kids, it is a necessity. Based on my son’s reaction to the grocery store, one may even say I’ve gone too far. I’m not alone in my obsession. According to industry estimates, online grocers are said to be worth $100 billion by 2025.
That estimate was proof that I’m not alone in my thinking — online grocery shopping may just be the greatest invention ever. Being able to meal plan and shop anywhere, at any time? Amazing!
But which service should you use? After using three different services over the past few years, I have out these services to the test and learned their strengths and weaknesses. Want a comparison of three popular services, Amazon Fresh, Instacart, and Peapod?
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