Our society has become addicted to convenience in general and convenience food in particular. But is it really as convenient as it seems? Let’s look at products such as Tuna Helper™, Hamburger Helper™, and Chicken Helper™. Open a can of … Continue reading →
One of the best ways to go green is to cook at home. You’ll save money and not generate as much trash as eating out or fixing prepared foods. Does that seem scary? You can have a mouth-watering supper on … Continue reading →
Do you fry food at home? It makes a delicious meal, but when you clean up afterward, you have a lot of used cooking oil. And so you have the problem of how to dispose of it properly. For the … Continue reading →
Last week, I wrote that you can cook a variety of meals with just a few basic techniques. This week, I might as well let you in on one of my secrets. If you can make a white sauce, you … Continue reading →
Do you have a cleaning product for windows at your home, another for walls, another for floors, etc.? Older cleaners like washing soda, vinegar, and salt can replace them all and work just as well. And soda can do much … Continue reading →
It’s nice to have cooked chicken to add to a salad, or to make quesadillas, or all kinds of things. Leftover chicken works, but we don’t always have any. So any number of companies have rushed to supply this “need” … Continue reading →