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Ask a Food Blogger: Ode to the Divided Plate

Question: I am curious to ask you, what do you consider a necessity to have that helps you feed your family? I’m sure that this question was referring to what kitchen gadgets I consider a necessity but honestly, I consider anything that I have space for a necessity. The more versatile, good quality cookware that you have, the more you can do in the kitchen. However, since the question technically asks what do I consider a necessity to feed my family, my answer is simple: the divided plate. This is the best tool that I’ve found to get healthy food … Continue reading →

A Thanksgiving Surprise… And A Chocolaty Product Review All In One

Let’s face it, there’s nothing better than spending Thanksgiving with friends and family while dining on a scrumptious homemade meal of turkey, stuffing, and all the fixings. I was blessed to be able to spend the holiday gorging on all of the traditional Thanksgiving fare. This year, I didn’t have to host the festivities, rather we gathered at a friend’s home, and shared in a wonderful meal complete with a surprise dessert that my family is still talking about today. My wonderful friend happens to be a creative hostess who delights in making parties fun for guests of all ages. … Continue reading →

A Touch of Celebrity In Your Kitchen

Have you ever dreamed of having Food Network star Emeril Lagasse make an appearance in your kitchen? What about “Southern Cooking Queen,” Paula Deen or celebrity chef Bobby Flay? Unless we were to win a Food Network contest I’m not sure how any of us would get any one of the aforementioned culinary wizards to step into our kitchens. However, all is not lost. There is a way you can get the essence of the cooks in your home. Kohl’s department stores just announced that it will be carrying Food Network-branded pots, pans and kitchen gadgets, in addition to the … Continue reading →

Product Review: Leaf Collectors

Are you raking leaves this weekend? If you have a large yard you may be wishing you had help. If you happen to have an ACE Hardware store in your neck of the woods then help may be just a car drive away. The store is currently featuring products that claim to make leaf collecting a whole lot easier. But, do they work? One store near our home was offering an interactive display that allowed you to “Try Before You Buy.” The two products were affordable and didn’t require gasoline, electricity or help from an extra set of hands. It … Continue reading →

Home: Week in Review, October 16-22

This week we had some themes and a little bit of everything else. Michele gave us a great winterizing article with ten ways to lower your gas bill. I offered five more tips for winterizing your home. I guess you can never get started too early. Marjorie gave us even more terrific ideas for entertaining guests, including articles on everything from the party bathroom to giving buffet parties on a budget. She knows how to throw a party! We also talked about safety, and Michele gave great advice on how not to become a statistic when decorating for the holidays. … Continue reading →

Product Review: A Kitchen Gadget Request

I’ve done my share of product reviews in various blog categories from the cotton candy maker to the super chamois, the bag tracker to the pasta express, mopping shoes to bug zappers. I especially love reviewing kitchen gadgets. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again—I love anything that claims it will make life easier. And, it would seem as though I am not alone. Judging by reader comments there are many people out there who share my love of handy-dandy products. A few months ago I got a comment from Jaime who asked if I had ever heard … Continue reading →