Nearly everything my Gram cooked was homestyle and from scratch. I know that a big part of that was growing up in a time where convenience foods weren’t readily available, but I also think she just enjoyed making her family something special.
My Mom did a lot of from-scratch cooking, too, but she also used a few shortcuts and cooking hacks on occasion. They let her speed the cooking process up on busy nights, without sacrificing the taste or flavor of the food. Continue reading »
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Summer is slipping away and we are trying to fill the last moments with as many memories as possible. Backyard play, trips to the mall, crafts, an upcoming road trip and a number of other things.
I’ve tried to create extra time where I can, and one of those ways has been to utilize a few shortcuts in the kitchen. You all probably realize by now that I actually love to cook and bake. I tend to slow down on it a little during the summer, though; it’s hot, and I’d rather be playing. There’s plenty of time for baking when it’s 10 degrees and snowing. Continue reading »
