7 Tips for Creating a Zero Waste Kitchen

7 Tips for Creating a Zero Waste Kitchen

Did you know that about 40% of all food is wasted in America? Waste isn’t only a product of food manufacturing and distribution. American households waste an estimated 46.5 thousand pounds of food a year. That’s equivalent to 50 billion meals and 158 billion dollars in food that’s thrown out. The zero waste movement promotes…

KitchenAid Professional 600 Stand Mixer Review

KitchenAid Professional 600 Stand Mixer Review

Let me guess: You’re wondering whether KitchenAid’s higher-end stand mixer is worth the money. If you watch cooking shows, you’ve noticed that every counter has a stand mixer. Most of the time, it’s the KitchenAid Professional Stand Mixer. Why? What makes this one the go-to mixer for serious cooks? As a serious home cook and…

Step By Step Holiday Meal Planner (and Free Cooking Timeline Template)

Step By Step Holiday Meal Planner (and Free Cooking Timeline Template)

The holidays are a time for family, friends, and food. But, if you’re hosting Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner this year, you might be feeling a little overwhelmed at the thought of cooking a huge feast. You’re not alone– According to a 2019 poll, 51% of the respondents said that hosting a holiday party or dinner…

10 Best Kitchen Essentials for Meal Prep

10 Best Kitchen Essentials for Meal Prep

Meal prepping is key to staying on top of your family’s meals, especially when you’re a busy mom. If you’re like me, you don’t want your kitchen cabinets and drawers full of gadgets that only have one use. When I started out on my cooking journey, I wanted to stick to kitchen basics that could…

7 Foods You Shouldn’t Make From Scratch. Here’s Why.

7 Foods You Shouldn’t Make From Scratch. Here’s Why.

There’s just something about the flavor of making food from scratch that makes it more satisfying.  And while I would love to be one of those moms who has the time (and patience) to make everything from scratch, the truth is that I’m just too busy.  It wasn’t always that way.  When I first decided…

The Ultimate Guide to Eating Healthy on a Budget

The Ultimate Guide to Eating Healthy on a Budget

Is eating healthy on a budget a priority for your family, but the high cost of food discourages you from eating as healthy as you’d like to? Nutritious diets lower the risk of certain cancers, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease and help manage weight and improve well-being. But, according to a 2022 survey by…