I have previously posted our quick and easy recipe for fresh salsa, but we have since tweaked the recipe and it’s even better, so I wanted to share those updates. So now a new and improved fresh salsa recipe for you! Ready? Grab these ingredients and start the timer…. an onion fresh cilantro a jalapeno […]
The cheapest, easiest way to clean your stove… Part 2.
As a crafty, creative person I think it’s a little amusing that one of my most popular posts is how to clean stove burners using ammonia and ziploc bags. It’s also kind of funny that another non-creative, but crazy popular post is all about tips to store fresh fruits and veggies. (Especially amusing because I don’t like vegetables…) Anyhow, […]
Taking advantage of summer: How to “stock up” on fresh herbs.
I love fresh herbs. We use a lot of basil and a ton of cilantro, and there is just no substitute for the fresh stuff! Last week our grocery store had a deal on cilantro: 5 bunches for $1. Even though we can’t use all of that up right then and there, I bought it. Yes, yes, […]
Easy, make ahead Baby-back Ribs… just in time for your summer BBQs.
With summer here and 4th of July festivities just around the corner, lots of people start thinking about BBQs. Burgers and hot dogs are usually the go-to menu, simply because they’re so easy. You know what else is super easy and can be prepped ahead of time? Ribs. Want to know how to give them […]
Upcycle an old bottle to make a dish soap dispenser.
I know, I know, this has been done before. But I finally did it and made one: A more decorative dispenser for our dish soap. This post contains affiliate links. Yes, we have a dishwasher, but there are still several items that need to be hand-washed and I didn’t like the plastic bottle sitting by the […]
Clean your coffee maker using vinegar.
Clean your coffee maker using vinegar. Yesterday it dawned on me that I don’t clean my coffee maker as often as I should. Without a good cleaning every now and again, your coffee maker won’t operate efficiently and you just aren’t going to get the best cup of joe that you can. You don’t need […]
Waste not, want not: Making breadcrumbs.
Last week I lamented the horrible state of my house. In addition to having lost my Housekeeping Mojo, I hadn’t been to the store and we were low on all sorts of groceries, especially bread. What is it about the heels on a loaf of bread? (Or as they are sometimes referred to here: the […]
Plan ahead using frozen herbs.
After being out of commission since Wednesday night, I finally am feeling like I’m on the mend. I haven’t gotten to any projects, but I did want to share a quick tip with you. Do you know what this is? It’s frozen cilantro. We use fresh herbs frequently, and I have a trick for keeping […]
How to make a good Quesadilla. (So easy.)
Quesadillas. I love them. I mean, really love them. They are my go-to meal… my version of grilled cheese. They are comfort food, and are so easy to make! My favorite are Chicken Quesadillas. They are a sure fire hit every time I make them. Easy enough for family night and good enough for company. […]
Keep herbs fresh longer, plus a guest post on Craft Gossip.
Yesterday I posted a list of fresh fruits and vegetables and the best way to store them. One of the things I also buy that go bad quickly are fresh cut herbs. We make our own fresh salsa and we go through a lot of cilantro…. We have found that the best way to keep them […]