Two things converged recently that lead me into a new arena of baking trickery. First I read a Facebook post by Good Cheap Eats about buying vanilla beans in bulk from Amazon. Reaction #1: Whaaaaahhhhttt?! Reaction #2: Duh! I buy everything else off Amazon, why not vanilla beans? Reaction #3: How had that not...
Book Review: Easy Everyday Slow Cooker
Laughing Lemon Pie was recently offered the chance to review Easy Everyday Slow Cooker Recipes by Donna-Marie Pye. This book features 200 recipes! Including several in the breakfast and dessert category…a place I had not yet been in the realm of slow cookery. I tried 4 recipes: Beer-Braised Beef, Braised Pot Roast with Caramelized...
Make your own yogurt (Really!?)
Seems like every food magazine or cookbook I open these days touts the ease and joy of making your own yogurt. Wait – What? WHY? I couldn’t see the logic so I thought I should try for myself (and for you!) to answer some basic questions: Is it worth it? Does it taste good?...
How to Peel Peaches and Nectarines
I made this quick video while I was working away, peeling my 25 pounds of nectarines that I bought in bulk! Photo Credit: Nancy Violeta Velez via Compfight cc
How to Cook Whole Grains—Free Printable Cheat Sheet {Budget Organic No. 15}
One of the easiest ways to make your diet healthier is to swap out processed grains (white rice, white flour, etc.) for whole grains. And, as a bonus, grains—even organic grains—can be one of the cheapest things on your grocery list if you buy from the bulk bins at your health food store. There’s...