A wonderful friend of mine asked me the other day to give her a list of items that I felt should be staples on the shelf of someone who wanted to move beyond homestyle cooking. Staples for the adventurous pantry, items that add that little bit of Shazaam to your meals. I gave her a few ideas and then told her  would post the rest.
I am not sure the foodies are genetically different from other people. I have a hunch that it has to do with many things but that eating a variety of foods while you are growing up …read more

So, as you know I got my review roll of the new Reynold’s Wrap 100%  recycled aluminum foil last week.  Other than it being completely torn up in transit, what do I think?
I could not tell a difference between this and the regular one.  I am thrilled to say that the Reynold’s Wrap 100% recycled performed as well as the regular stuff.

From the website:

Food-safe foil made from a mix of pre and post consumer aluminum.
Strength and durability you’ve come to expect from Reynolds Wrap®.
Available in Standard and Heavy Duty strengths.
The packaging and core are made from 100% recovered paper and …read more

 
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When Tess sent me the copy of Secret Suppers she also sent a fascinating book called Cooking with Les Dames D’Escoffier.

Knowing when to introduce certain aspects of cooking to your child can be confusing. Here is a basic guide for age appropriate kitchen activities for your child. Of course, you know your child best and they may be more mature or less mature than the average child. Let your experience be your guide.
What are age appropriate activities for two years old and under?
A child two years old or less can be part of the fun in the kitchen He can stir ingredients, get things with help, and wipe off the table. Even just giving him a bowl of water …read more