“Skinny Jim”, professional chef and creator of Skinny Jim’s Blends, brings you his helpful tips for making healthy and flavorful kids treats. Mom can we have Chicken Fingers and Fries? Yes they can if you can follow these techniques. You will provide your kids with a low fat; low sodium and flavorful experience while at the same […]
In a past life, I used to work at a deli counter making sandwiches. As such, I consider myself a bit of a sandwich snob. After making so many sandwiches for other people, I became rather good at making sandwiches. It’s one of my many skills. However, because of that job, I am now a […]
“Skinny Jim”, professional chef and creator of Skinny Jim’s Blends, brings you his helpful tips for summer cooking. No Meatball burgers Allowed After you form the burger patties put an indentation with your thumb in the center of the patty – this is an Ancient Burger Secret that prevents the “doming” effect of your burger […]
July 4th may be over, but there is still plenty of summer. Summer is best enjoyed outside at a barbecue with friends and family. Summer parties are always a lot of fun, except when you’re the one throwing it. To throw an easy, hassle-free party this summer, Patricia Mendez of Easy Entertaining for Beginners has […]
Bisquick has been a staple of the American kitchen ever since it hit the market in 1931. Bisquick is perfect because it is inexpensive, easy to use and always reliable. Most people think of Bisquick as just for pancakes or breakfast food, but Bisquick is versatile and has a wide variety of uses. Make a […]
Beans are great because they are a cheap, healthy and delicious protein source. They’re full of fiber and nutrients. Considering the economy, beans are a fantastic way to get protein in your diet on the cheap. I always buy them from the bag and cook them myself, but you can go with canned or pre-cooked […]
Now that summer is in full swing, it’s a great time to get fresh vegetables. From now until autumn, gardens, farms and farmer’s markets will overflow with great fresh produce. If you haven’t tried using fresh local produce, then you’re missing out on a myriad of flavor. Using top-notch ingredients adds infinite flavor to any […]
For some reason, I’ve had bacon on the brain all day today. I’m not exactly sure why, but it might have something to do with me recently finding out about Bakon, a bacon-flavored vodka made by a Seattle distillery. I think Bakon is further proof of bacon’s versatility. So in honor of bacon, we’ve compiled […]
