Recently, I enjoyed lunch prepared by Culinary Arts students in Heather Therien’s nutrition class at Wake Tech in Raleigh. They showed what they’d learned about making food for people with special dietary needs, including vegans and those who avoid gluten. That’s Heather below in the white toque, with Baking Associate Department Head Caralyn House. Enjoy the lunch […]
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How to Get Free Peanut Oil and Tastier Peanut Butter
Use this simple trick to get free peanut oil from a jar of “natural” peanut butter. It makes the peanut butter more flavorful and healthier, too. Get the recipe below plus tips on buying peanut butter in bulk. Faithful readers may recall that I was living in a mixed marriage. Yes, we had two open jars of […]
New Kitchen Appliance Guide
Check out my new kitchen appliance guide here. The guide shows the appliances I use regularly, one that can make cooking easier, better, and more fun. Some save time and some save money. The list starts with my new favorite tool, the one that lets me make food at home that I used to only get […]
2017 Cyber Monday Sale on Kitchen Electronics
I’ve updated my Black Friday guide for 2017 with Cyber Monday deals. Find out which Instant Pot is on sale now and more. (Hint: it takes up less space but is still a powerhouse.) Also check out my new kitchen appliance guide here. Six Cyber Monday Bargains for Cooks 2017 Cyber Monday deals may bring […]
Save Money with a Bread Machine
If you eat bread regularly, a bread machine is a great investment. These marvelous machines cost less than you might think and pay for themselves quickly in money, time, and pleasure. What Bread Machines Cost Prices for bread machines continue to drop. What once cost $250 or more you can now get for $50 or less. […]
How to buy carrots: cost, flavor, health, and time
Carrot prices range from 49 cents to $4 a pound. Learning the trade-offs can help you save hundreds of dollars a year and enjoy better flavor. You really can’t go wrong. Carrots are a Cook for Good staple, loaded with vitamin A, vitamin C, fiber, and other nutrients that keep your skin glowing, eyes sharp, […]
