When I first began using my slow cooker, I mostly opened packages and cans, dumped them in, and turned it on. The result was less than tasty but after a long day at work, my husband and I were happy to come home to a warm meal. It didn’t taste great and was super salty… Continue reading Pan Sear When Using Slow Cooker
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Chicken Noodle Soup
There’s something about eating chicken noodle soup that always makes me feel better. Warm and full of vegetables, if anyone has the sniffles in our family, this soup goes right on the weekly meal plan! What I like about chicken noodle soup is that you can use leftover chicken – after you’ve oven roasted it… Continue reading Chicken Noodle Soup
13 Tips for Eating Healthier
It requires a lot of work and constant attention to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The benefits of eating foods that are good for us are not always easy to see or feel but maintaining a healthy lifestyle gives us a longer and healthier life. These 13 tips for eating healthier will save not only on… Continue reading 13 Tips for Eating Healthier
Vegetarian Chili to Warm You
This time of year is great for chili eating, isn’t it? This recipe is good for a large winter party or after being outside in the cold. You’ll start with 10-cups of cooked beans – yes, it feeds a crowd! If you’ve never cooked beans by soaking and cooking them, this recipe is good to… Continue reading Vegetarian Chili to Warm You
Cream Cheesy Garlic Spread
I love cheese and especially cheese that can be spread. Filled with spices and herbs, spreadable cheese spreads can quickly add interest and flavor to a plate of appetizers or a plain old piece of toast. What I don’t like about cheese spreads is all the junk that’s in them when you buy them already… Continue reading Cream Cheesy Garlic Spread
The Best Oyster and Sausage Stuffing – Ever!
This recipe is a guest post from my husband. All of his recipes begin with "The Best" and they are but, I'm biased. I grew up with my dad making a version of this every Thanksgiving. I always remember the incredible smell of the sautéing onions and celery. How I spiced it up to become… Continue reading The Best Oyster and Sausage Stuffing – Ever!
America’s Test Kitchen Cookbook Winner
The winner of the America’s Test Kitchen cookbook winner is…. Amy with comment number 34! Amy writes, “Love that show and have several of their cookbooks.” So excited for you, Amy! Thank you to everyone who entered. I think I’ll try to get a tour of Ree’s kitchen (The Pioneer Woman) next. Wish me luck!… Continue reading America’s Test Kitchen Cookbook Winner
America’s Test Kitchen Tour and Cookbook Giveaway
With our home swap trip to Boston this past summer, one of the highlights was a tour of the actual test kitchen, on “America’s Test Kitchen." Without cable TV, our cooking show viewing is pretty limited but we - the whole family - do watch Christopher Kimball and his gang on“America’s Test Kitchen" since it’s… Continue reading America’s Test Kitchen Tour and Cookbook Giveaway
Christopher Kimball Ticket Giveaway
The month long 3-year Blog-i-versary celebration of Go Gingham continues! This giveaway is for 2 tickets to see Christopher Kimball of America’s Test Kitchen fame speak at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 in Portland, Oregon. Mark you calendars because the giveaway winner will receive 2 tickets to the event! Who… Continue reading Christopher Kimball Ticket Giveaway
Kitchen Tip: How to Use a Mortar and Pestle
If there’s one item I use almost daily in the kitchen, it’s my mortar and pestle. I didn’t even know what it was for when I first got it and it sat in my cupboard collecting dust until I tried to make salad dressing. Once I mashed that garlic with salt, that was my AHA!… Continue reading Kitchen Tip: How to Use a Mortar and Pestle
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