Are you looking for where to order turkey for Thanksgiving? Not looking to get a free or cheap Thanksgiving turkey from a grocery store? Instead, you’re searching for a good quality turkey, one that melts in your mouth… right? You’re in luck because I’ve compiled the ultimate list of best places you can order meat […]
Kitchen Tips
Ultimate List of Compostable Coffee Pods & Recyclable K-Cups
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Are you looking for eco-friendly options for your Keurig coffee maker? We spent a lot of time putting together the ultimate list of compostable coffee pods and recyclable K-Cups for you! (Updated on 6/17/2020) I only drink one cup of coffee per day (occasionally 2 cups) and my husband doesn’t drink coffee every day. So, […]
One Kitchen Gadget for Blending, Food Processing & Spiralizing!
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This post was created in partnership with Ninja® Intelli-Sense™ Kitchen System with Auto-Spiralizer™. I received complimentary products and compensation to facilitate my review, but all opinions are my own. I have a bit of an obession with kitchen gadgets. I don’t know when it started, but my collection sure has grown over the years! My […]
A Slow Cooker That Gets Food on the Table in 30 Minutes?
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This post was created in partnership with Ninja® Cooking System with Auto-iQ™. I received complimentary products and compensation to facilitate my review, but all opinions within are my own. I have always been a fan of the old-fashioned slow cooker. You just pop all of the ingredients in the pot in the morning, press a few […]
Top 4 Alternative Uses For Kombucha
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Did you brew too much kombucha or did you over-brew it? Don’t worry! We’re sharing some of the best alternative uses for kombucha – so it won’t go to waste! You might already know that kombucha is made from an active culture starter, tea, and sugar (I buy all of my kombucha brewing supplies from […]
The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Food Labels
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Food labels can be so confusing and deceptive marketing language doesn’t help! That’s why we put together the ultimate guide to understanding food labels. Read on to gain the skill of understanding food labels and what they really mean. You’re trying to make better choices. You’re trying to feed your family food that will nourish […]
How to Make French Press Coffee
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Are you intimidated by the idea of using a French Press? We’ll show you how to make perfect French press coffee that tastes amazing every single time. My husband and I drink coffee every morning. We typically use a single serve brewer, and I think about how much energy that uses over the year. When […]
How to Freeze Tomato Paste for Less Waste
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Do you need ideas to stop wasting leftover tomato paste when you make a recipe that only calls for one tablespoon? Learn how to freeze tomato paste for less waste so you can get more uses out of one can. For years, I have hated recipes that call for tomato paste. Why? Because they never […]
How to Make Authentic Chinese Food Recipes at Home
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Tired of takeout? Learn how to make authentic Chinese food at home with our tips and tricks. Chinese cooking involves fresh ingredients with delicious sauces that transport you to a different place without leaving your house. It looks simple enough, but cooking Chinese can be a very intricate process. Especially if you are just starting […]
Brewing Kombucha: 8 Things You Need to Get Started
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I first started brewing kombucha in 2012. It’s hard to believe I started that journey so long ago! Whenever people learn that I brew kombucha at home, they always have a lot of questions about it. The first reaction I get is people wondering how hard it is. One of the best things about brewing […]
Kitchen Organization Tips: How to Organize Your Tea Stash
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Hi, my name is Chrystal and I have a problem. I hoard tea. My enormous stash of tea was taking up an entire shelf in our pantry. It was throwing madness into our kitchen organization and my husband was starting to get frustrated with how boxes of tea seemed to pour out of the cabinet […]
10 Fabulous Uses for Leftover Pickle Juice
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Wondering what to do with that leftover pickle juice? Check out the many benefits of and uses for pickle brine beyond drinking it. Pickles make for a tasty snack and condiment, but have you ever cringed pouring the leftover pickle juice down the sink? It seems like such a waste, doesn’t it? Pickle juice has […]
A Natural Alternative to Crystal Light
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Do you drink Crystal Light, thinking it’s healthier than soda? Find out why you should not drink Crystal Light and learn about a natural alternative. We all care about our health and want to make the best decisions possible, right? One decision people often make when trying to get their health on track is to […]
The Easiest Way to Bake Homemade Bread
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I delved into baking homemade bread a couple of years ago (you can check out my recipes for honey wheat and pull apart loaves). With everything else that I have going on, I just couldn’t maintain a routine of baking bread every week. While it’s a simple enough process, it’s very time consuming with all of the […]
How to Get Rid of Ants in the Kitchen
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Learn how to get rid of ants in the kitchen with our easy pest control tips and tricks. When you think of household pests, ants are at or near the top of most homeowner’s lists. When you have an ant problem, you learn to deal with new levels of frustration. Getting rid of these ants, […]
10 Uses for Aluminum Foil
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Aluminum foil is something most houses have in the kitchen cabinet. Learn how to use this household staple in unique ways with our tips and life hacks. Aluminum foil is an amazingly useful tool to have in your home. Sure, it is great for covering baked goods and for delivering those delicious casseroles out of […]
5 Non-GMO Alternatives to Cornstarch
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Do you want to avoid genetically modified corn and other GMO ingredients? Learn about the 5 best organic and non-GMO alternatives to cornstarch. Growing up, we always had a yellow container of cornstarch in our cabinet (the one with the blue lid). It was used in many dishes and we liked to use it for […]
4 Ways I Use Apple Cider Vinegar in My Kitchen
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Apple cider vinegar is such a versatile tool in our home! We use it in the kitchen, in the bathroom, in DIY projects, with our chickens and more! Vinegar has many uses, and my cabinet is always stocked with a variety of different types of vinegar. I love apple cider vinegar for many reasons. It […]
How To Keep Kombucha Warm When It’s Cold
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Kombucha likes warm weather. It does best at around 80° F. When I first started brewing Kombucha, it was still relatively warm out. Now that we have snow on the ground, it’s chillier in my house and I have no plans on keeping it heated to 80° F in here. I have noticed that it […]
The Best Water Filter: Royal Berkey Water Filter
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Do you know how safe your city’s water is to drink? We always filter our water to be sure it’s as pure as possible. There are many water filters to choose from, but one of the most reputable is Berkey Water Filters. We have the Berkey shower head filter (amazing – my hair has never […]
How To Can Your Own Tomatoes
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Tomatoes seem to be a very common thing for people to have on their garden, so I want to provide one more tutorial on canning (see the previous chicken stock tutorial). Tomatoes are relatively easy to can, and you can use them for a variety of things like soups, chili, sauces and more – so […]
How to Choose Food Canning Supplies
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Having the right tools for preserving food at home is important. Learn how to choose food canning supplies including storage ideas in this beginner’s guide. Growing up, we never canned our own food even though we had a nice-sized garden. I was actually introduced to the idea of canning our food by my husband, Brian, […]
Why We Switched From Stainless Steel to Glass Water Bottles
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If you’re looking to make eco-friendly choices, switch to a reusable water bottle. Learn why glass water bottles are a safer drinking choice than plastic or stainless steel. We try very hard not to use plastic water bottles. Over the last couple years, we have gotten very good about carrying our reusable water bottles with […]
