Archive for April, 2007

Our family tried some new veggies tonight.  They are by Birdeye and are in the freezer section.  They come in a bag just like regular freezer veggies (although a bit smaller) and are called Steamfresh.  You pop the entire bag in the microwave (don’t even open it) and cook for 5 minutes, and viola, you [...]

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All right, this doesn’t really have anything to do with meal planning… But it’s a good laugh. Go to http://maps.google.com/maps Click on Get Directions Type New York in the ‘from’ box Type London in the ‘to’ box Click “Get Directions” Scroll down to step #24 You May Also Like: Hosting Updates I have AMAZING Friends [...]

When you are using your slow cookier:  – Don’t peek – For best results keep the lid closed.  You should extend the cooking time 15 minutes for every time the lid is lifted. – No stirring is required unless the recipe specifically says to. – Any recipe can be cooked on either high or low.  [...]

Last night I was preparing dinner and I told my four year old I needed to start the rice cooker.  He says “Can we have that sticky rice… like boogers?”  Totally cracked me up.  Just thought I would share and maybe give you a laugh as well.  We generally do two kinds of rice at [...]

This article is from the free soup people!  Have you ordered your sample yet?  It is sooo good!  www.dinewithoutwhine.com/soup   With the demand for organic food in constant growth, the supply is ever-increasing, in turn propelling even more people to turn to organics. The trend is so widespread that now many big companies have an organic [...]

One of the easiest and most fun ways to spend time with your kids is by working together in the kitchen. You’ve got to eat anyway, so you might as well have some fun with your kids. It’s better than sitting them in front of the TV or Video Game machine and cooking alone, right? [...]