“Knee high by the fourth of July” are my first thoughts when I think of corn’s sweet crunchy and crispy goodness. It is now growing season across the Corn Belt of the United States and with the right mixture of sunshine and rain their majestic, giant stalks, with ears ripe for picking, will be ready…
Category: Tips & Tricks
I Want One!! Genius or Flop? 2014 Top 10 Kitchen Gadgets #1
I’ve recently done some homework about 2014’s most requested and highest- rated kitchen gadgets and some are genius while others pale in comparison; much like the ones offered by old kitchen gadget guru Ronco’s Ron Popeil—remember his revelations? Over the next few weeks, in between recipes, I will be unveiling some of not only my…
Brine Instead of Marinade? Why Brine? Because Nature Loves Equilibrium…
No worries, today is not a Science lesson, but I want you to understand the full benefits and differences between brining and marinades. So, why brine? Today we have a visual crash course. I’m allowing the charts to tell the story because they are thorough and all inclusive. So make room on your frig for…
Preserve Your Superb Herbs!
Is your basil bushy? And your oregano out of hand? Yes, we all have wonderful intentions for our herb gardens and get overly zealous and buy every potted herb in sight at the nursery during the onset of summer, but now what? Preserve your herbs! It’s simple quick and tastefully easy! Dig out your ice…
What’s in that Melon?? I Ain’t Tellin’!! Watermelon Jello-Shots
What summertime fruit speaks to you loudly during a hot and steamy summer day? Watermelon preaches to me at full volume! Many of us know how to put various “spirits” in a fresh melon for a sweet, spiked treat for a beach or poolside party. However, today’s blog is dedicated to the bright pinkish red,…
How to Make an Italian Soda: il Tutto Frutto–Real Tutti Frutti in a Tall Icy Glass
If you’ve never had an Italian Soda, sit tight, you’re about to discover how to own a creamy, rich and refreshing one of a kind experience. They’re fast, fun and even portable! Just follow the signs below and you’ll soon find your self in “malt shop land,” but in your own abode sipping one in…
Spices: The Mystical Magic Potions, Top 10 Kitchen Essentials & More!
If the appearance of spices were to reflect their real importance in the history of the world, the bottles of spices would be filled with brilliant sparkling substances such as diamonds, rubies, emeralds and gold. When you open each bottle, a whiff of vibrantly colored, mystically fragrant, magical smoke would slowly billow softly throughout the…
Home-Grown Vanilla Moonshine (Extract)–Naturally Pure & Simple!
Photo Source: Liv Life What is more pure and economical than “homemade?” By making your own “anything” you are placing a part of yourself into your creation. We’ve all heard the term “made with love.” So, when you prepare your creations you are indeed infusing it with your own personal energy! Speaking of “infusions” here’s a…
Once Upon a Spice 