Did you know that baking is chemistry? So — because baking is chemistry, it’s very important that you always, always follow the recipe. I’m really talking to myself here because I’d rather read a recipe over once and throw it out the window. But every time that happens, my cookies never turn out how […]
Today I bring to you the most delicious and EASY Fettuccini you’ll ever eat. Watch this video to learn how! I didn’t use smoked fish, just extra vegetables (red peppers, broccoli, green beans and peas) and diced chicken. But it was amazing. Also, Jamie used reduced fat milk for the Alfredo sauce which makes it […]
Being a poor college student can be hard, especially when you want to go out to eat. Here are 10 tips to save money when you go out so that you can enjoy that time with family and friends: P.S. This applies to American restaurants 1. Choose a restaurant that doesn’t require a tip. And if it […]
Jamie Oliver is an inspiration to me. His enthusiasm for easy recipes that are nutritious and crowd pleasing AND kid friendly make me want to jump out of my seat and experiment beyond what I already know. In addition, his love for teaching kids about healthy eating warms my heart that someone out there is […]
I originally wrote this post in April 2012 when I was a single college student with no income, living off my meager savings, and determined to spend no more than $20 a week on groceries. I wanted to eat as healthy as possible and so refused to buy Ramen and Mac & Cheese as well as frozen dinners. I […]
Ever since my mom taught me how to bake my own bread I’ve avoided buying it from the store. Not only does homemade bread TASTE better but it’s such a joy to make. Having the opportunity to add whatever ingredients I want to it–aside from the basic recipe–and actually to be AWARE of what ingredients are in it!…to touch the dough, to shape it, to […]
If you’re like many cooks, you may struggle with reading recipes. So today I will do my best to discuss this topic. My plan is for this post to be Part 1: Ingredients, and a future post be Part 2: Technique. But we’ll see what happens. Below are the points I will cover today: 1. […]