Archive for April, 2011

3 Unknown Bar Cookie Recipes

Wednesday, April 27th, 2011

The following bar cookie treats are global, healthy, delicious and just yummy, yummy, yummy! Bar cookes are cookies where the dough is spread out on a baking pan and then cut into “bars” after baking. They have been a part of the U.S. baking history since the early 1900′s. Bar cookes are an artful dessert because they contain ingredients and icings from A-Z. (more…)

Choosing the Right Kitchen Knives

Tuesday, April 26th, 2011

Cutlery is one of the most important things in your kitchen; unfortunately many people don’t know what they should be looking for. Today we are looking at kitchen knives. Arguably the most important tools for any budding chef, selecting the right knife for the right job is vital and can turn cooking time into something fun, instead of a difficult chore. The problem is, a top quality knife set can be quite costly, but it is definitely a worthy investment if you spend lots of time cooking up a storm. If not, and you just want something that can cut down your time in the kitchen after a long day at work, then we will show you the basic set that everyone should own: (more…)

Family Dining and Meal Preparation

Monday, April 18th, 2011

Dining usually is thought of as a family activity but too often it is one parent or the other who is responsible for planning the menu, buying the food and preparing it for the whole family to enjoy. The whole experience can be shared; this accomplishes several different things. It brings the family members together to work on the task. As the younger members of the family learn how to do different things involved in meal preparation, they often feel proud of knowing how to do them. (more…)

The Best Organic Version of Your Favorite Comfort Food

Monday, April 11th, 2011

Eating organic has become a very popular choice. People are more conscious of what is being put into their food and into their bodies. Demand for organic food is increasing and food suppliers are responding with more organic options.  Replacing your fruits and vegetables with their organic version is a simple switch, but what about your tasty comfort foods or frozen treats? We’ve found the best organic replacements for your favorite foods:

1. Oreo’s

We like Paul Newman’s “Newman O’s” better than oreo’s.  The original flavor is great, but our favorite is the peanut butter creamed filled flavor. (more…)