I have something really fun to share with you today. Have you ever heard of Tokyo Treat subscription boxes? I had not, but when I was contacted by a representative of the company and offered one of their Japanese snack boxes, in exchange for sharing it here, I was intrigued. This post contains affiliate links,…
See this cute recipe box? It was my mom’s. I love that most of the recipes in the box are in her own handwriting. This easy chicken and dumplings recipe I’m sharing with you came from that little box and is a very simple one. Sometimes I just want some easy comfort food (don’t you?), and it’s definitely that. This is a…
Yesterday was one of those days when I just had no idea what I was going to make for dinner, so I decided to throw together something with things I had on hand and just wing it. (That last sentence sounds as if that is an unusual thing for me, doesn’t it? It actually happens…
Flashback many years. My daughter’s first birthday was around the corner, and I wanted a Sesame Street cake for her party. A friend of mine suggested I decorate the cake myself. She had been decorating cakes for years, and I immediately thought she was really overestimating me. To me, the words “easy” and “cake” decorating were…
After a long, busy day, the last thing you want to do is stand in the kitchen chopping, boiling, sautéing, serving and cleaning up a meal. You probably just want to slump on the couch, and order some delicious takeaway and spend the money you’ve been earning on something that gives you some joy. There…
There’s no denying that the humble potato is a staple of many delicious dishes. You can use potatoes in all kinds of fun and creative ways with your meals. But, if you’re only used to using potatoes in the ways as prescribed in recipes, now’s the time to broaden your horizons! There are many different…
Baking is a great activity, as it can give you a level of physical and mental therapy. Plus, you get to enjoy tasty treats. While spending time baking can be fun and productive, sometimes it can be hard to find the time. If you have a super hectic schedule, or if you just feel hopeless…
I’m so happy today to be joining Katherine, from Katherine’s Corner, and her other lovely hostesses for another fun giveaway. This time, the prize is an air fryer, which is something I’ve had on my wish list for a while. We did our first air fryer giveaway a couple of years ago, and the air…
Some days, you simply don’t want to cook something fancy. We’ve all got lazy days when, if we can’t whip a meal in under 30 minutes, we give up and order takeout. But, we all want fast, healthy meals, don’t we? So, knowing some tricks to make every meal a healthy treat in a matter of…
For many people, chicken is a mealtime staple. It’s tasty, affordable, and easy to cook, not to mention an excellent source of protein. If we’re honest, it can also be pretty boring. There are many creative ways to cook chicken, though! If you love chicken, but you want to cook a little more creatively with…
Exceptional cooking is all about creativity. It’s about trying out new ingredients and flavors and creating dishes that you can be proud of. If you’d like to spice things up in the kitchen, there are plenty of ways that you can boost your creativity and inject an element of fun into your cooking. 1 ….
If you know your eating habits could be improved, you are not alone. So many people are in the exact same situation as you are right now, but there are things that you can do to try and make a positive change. Here are some ideas for you: Make a Plan If you don’t have…