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Homemade Old Bay Seasoning It’s been a while since I’ve posted one of my DIY Spice Mixes, but after finding some halibut in the freezer, I decided to whip up a batch of my copycat version of my Old Bay Seasoning Recipe. This spice mix is perfect with pretty much any kind of seafood and Read More >>
When I was in Colorado a couple of weeks ago, we stopped into an Olive Fusion in Breckenridge. Inside, they handed us locally made artisan bread and told us to go nuts trying different varieties of olive oils. They even had a grocery store brand sitting in the center of the room so that we Read More >>
Do you cook with cast iron? I know people that have their grandmother’s cast iron skillet. They say it’s been seasoned by years of use, nothing sticks to it, and it looks brand new. I love the whole idea of something that lasts. I have several myself, and though it’s not my grandma’s, I hope Read More >>
Did you know you can repel weevils by placing a bay leaf in your flour, rice and pasta? Bay leaves are an easy {and CHEAP} alternative to taking up valuable freezer space and still keeping the critters out. No bay leaves? Check out this post on buying spices in bulk to save money– a couple Read More >>
I love using Crisco for my pie crusts, but I’m not a fan of cleaning shortening out of the measuring cup. So here’s an awesome tip to save yourself from washing the greasy mess left behind after measuring out shortening: line your measuring cup with plastic wrap before measuring out your shortening. It totally works–and Read More >>
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