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Hosting a Roaring 20s Party? Then You Need 1920s Themed Party Food!

December 4, 2019 by Kristen Leave a Comment

What a better way than to ring in 2020 than with a roaring 20s party!

2019 is almost over! Can you believe it? Good or bad it’s always a great time to celebrate the new and usher out the old while. And with 2020 coming up, why not host a 1920s themed party?

I’m bet images of flappers and opulence immediately come to mind, but what about food? What the heck do you serve? I’ve got plenty of ideas for crowd-pleasing and easy 1920s themed party food plus shortcuts to save you time and money.

Let’s go to the Chalkboard.

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How to Use Alexa Cooking Skills

November 22, 2019 by Kristen Leave a Comment

Everyone could use an extra set of hands in the kitchen, right? Say you are knee-deep in making meatballs and need to set a timer. Perhaps you are so out of ideas you just want someone to tell you what to make and how to make it. What if I told you that there is something that can do all that and more? It’s true.

Alexa is her name and helping you in the kitchen is her game. I have had the device for months now and I can truly say she is invaluable. Wondering what the Alexa cooking skills are and it can help you in the kitchen?

Let’s go to the chalkboard.

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How to Entertain Kids on Thanksgiving While You Cook

November 13, 2019 by Kristen Leave a Comment

The holidays are wonderful. And a little bit stressful — Ok, a lot stressful! Especially when you are trying to cook a big dinner with family all over and tons of kids in the house. It’s a lot! You need a way to entertain the kids on Thanksgiving while you cook. Haven’t even thought about that? Don’t worry, I know you have enough going on. I’ve got you covered.

Here’s how to entertain your kids on Thanksgiving.

Let’s go to the Chalkboard.

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How to Get Your Child to Eat Vegetables

March 1, 2018 by Kristen 2 Comments

I don’t know about you, but I am always trying to get my kids to eat more vegetables. Fruits haven’t been too much of a problem but anything green? No way! Even though when you ask my little guy what his favorite food is he will almost always say “peas”. Seriously. If he ever tells you that, do NOT believe him. I’ve called his bluff many times and given him peas. His reply, “never said that.” Bless his heart.

Despite my little guy’s pea obsession, I’m always on the hunt for a new way to get my boys to eat more vegetables. I recently took a class on Child Nutrition. It was a fairly basic class but there were a few good takeaways that really helped.

Want to know how to get your child to eat more vegetables?

Let’s go to the Chalkboard.

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Well-Stocked Pantry

January 12, 2018 by Kristen Leave a Comment

When I moved into my first apartment, I decided I needed to learn how to cook. I loved to eat and nurture so cooking was a natural fit. Slowly cooking through the only cookbook I had, The Campbell’s Soup Cookbook, I learned a ton and I was sold.

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Interesting Reads

September 29, 2017 by Kristen Leave a Comment

I love Amazon even more

Not all heroes wear capes

How to extend your slow cooker recipe time

The Story Behind the Greatest Internet Recipe Comment of All Time

I Ate Hundreds of Bowls of Queso and Somehow Lost 10 Pounds. A cookbook I need

Interesting Reads

September 22, 2017 by Kristen Leave a Comment

I have always wondered this

A year of potatoes

A crime against cheese

Sold!

Ever tried Egg Coffee?

Interesting Reads

September 15, 2017 by Kristen Leave a Comment

More Good Eats

Food Dupes

You can just make a little room at the table for what they love to eat

I have all but #5. Do I need it?

Chefs say a dishwasher can make or break a restaurant

Copper Cookware

September 13, 2017 by Kristen Leave a Comment

Up early with the kids on the weekend I couldn’t help but come across the copper chef infomercials. You may have seen them boasting a square pan! Oven-safe! Heatproof! Non-stick! I mean, what’s not to love? I was intrigued. Cooler heads prevailed before I went online to purchase. I started researching copper as an element in cookware right away. Did I need a Copper Chef pot in my kitchen? Do you?

Let’s go to the Chalkboard.

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