I could explain why pasta was able to cross oceans and edge its way into the hearts of people all over the world (including my own), but I …
Fusilli Vs. Rotini
If you’re looking for further proof that all shapes are beautiful, look no further than pasta. From lasagna to pappardelle to cannelloni, I’ve never seen a variety of …
Decluttering Your Cookware: Life-Hacks to Keep Your Kitchen Organized
There’s lots to love about cooking, but after a long night of chopping, stirring, plating, and doing the dishes, it’s all too tempting to just toss your cookware …
Can You Boil Oven-Ready Lasagna Noodles?
If you bought oven-ready lasagna noodles by mistake when you’re not, in fact, planning on using them in an oven, don’t beat yourself up about it- it happens …
Declutter Your Kitchen, Declutter Your Life
I’m a firm believer in the saying that physical clutter creates mental clutter. When my environment is cluttered, messy, or disorganized – I just feel off. My kitchen …
Can You Freeze Croissants?
You did it – you pulled off a daytime-movie-worthy breakfast spread with a little something for everyone. Piles of bacon, mountains of scrambled eggs, and more croissants than …
Meatloaf Pans: Are They Worth It? What Can I Use Instead?
(Confession time) My kitchen is full of tools, gadgets, and thingamabobs… but there’s one specialty tool my arsenal lacks: a meatloaf pan. To be clear, this isn’t because they …
An Honest Review of the Yosukata Wok
I’m a sucker for a big bowl of chicken fried rice, but when the food-delivery-service fees cost more than my entree I’m inclined to DIY it. A solid …
An Honest Review of Hombene Porcelain Dinnerware
If you’ve ever shopped for dinnerware you are well aware of two things. One: a standard service setting doesn’t really exist. Do you need tea cups? Mugs? Dessert …
Cast Iron vs. Stainless Steel
Cast iron and stainless steel have been my go-to options since I ditched nonstick pans over a decade ago. Both have their own ways they shine (you can’t …
Can You Freeze Rotisserie Chicken?
I accidentally discovered a kitchen hack that has literally changed my life – and I’m not exaggerating at all. Freezing rotisserie chicken. We meander though Costco at least …