Sugar-Free Hot Cocoa Mix Recipe
When the weather has that crisp chill to it, I almost instantly crave a hot drink. And while coffee is usually my go-to, when the sun goes down, I’ve often already had my fill of coffee for the day and need something a little more fitting for
Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix in a Jar
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Time for family and friends and gift-giving, oh my! This year, if you want to warm up the kitchen and make some delicious treats to give as gifts, I have several recommendations … like my world-famous
DIY: Beachy Hair Spray
Summer is on the way and that means it’s time for beaches, bonfires, picnics, and biting into perfectly-ripe local peaches. Summer is not the time for complicated hairstyles or high-maintenance make-up. After all, you’d rather be spending your time relaxing
Workbook Illustrated: How to Debone a Chicken Thigh
Use your hands to remove the skin from the chicken thigh. Trim off the excess fat with a sharp knife and discard. Place the thigh rough side up on a cutting board and locate the bone. Score a line through the meat along the bone with the tip of the knife. Using a short, flicking motion, expose the top of […]
How to Make Fun, Decorative Mugs
Want to show someone you care this Valentine’s Day? Instead of the standard chocolates or flowers, make a one-of-a-kind keepsake for an extra-special gift! What you’ll need: -Clean white glossy mugs or cups -Stencils or designs you like -Scissors -Soft (8B) pencil -Tape -Markers for porcelain or glass, in assorted colors (such as oil-based Sharpies) By Marketa O’Connor
Cutting Techniques
Slice Cut virtually across the food to create thin, flat, even pieces. Dice Slice the food first, then stack the slices and cut crosswise to create cubes. Cutting into small cubesabout ½-inch to ¾-inch creates pieces of the same size, which allows for uniform cooking. Julienne (or matchstick) Square off round foods first, […]
