I am what one would call a neat/clean freak. Everything in my home has its place. I like to go through our belongings on a regular basis and purge what we don’t need. I cannot function unless my home is in clean, working order. Blame it on my OCD and/or anal retentiveness. Simply put, I…
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10 Cooking Tips to Try Right Now
Over the years, I’ve realized that there are some very basic cooking tips that should be followed when stepping into the kitchen to prepare a dish. As a reminder, food doesn’t have to be complicated to taste good. All you need are a few simple ingredients and a few simple steps to create a memorable…
5 Simple Kitchen Organization Tips
It is so hard for me to function in a kitchen that is messy. But, with a toddler, husband, and two dogs in our home, counters can get cluttered, the pantry can become unorganized, and the refrigerator can look messy … unless you have systems in place. I’m all about creating systems in the kitchen…
10 Kitchen Staples
This morning, my husband asked me, “Can you throw dinner together tonight without having to go to the store?” My answer was, “Yes.” Recently, I’ve started to realize the importance and freedom of having a stocked pantry. I also have a new love and appreciation for meal planning. On Mondays, I usually head to the…
10 Minute Kitchen Cleanup
Yes, I’m obsessed with having a clean kitchen. The kitchen is the heart of the home so I like to keep our kitchen looking clean all the time. It’s just something that has to happen for me to be able to function properly and have a good attitude throughout the day. Who else is with…
10 Simple Kitchen Tips
At the beginning of my cooking days, I was a little rough around the edges. I loved experimenting as I threw in a bit of this and a bit of that. Some recipes worked … others needed more work. I would sit down to enjoy a meal with my then-boyfriend/now-husband and take mental notes on…
{Tips & Tricks} Making a Rustic Tart + Tomato, Basil, Mozzarella Rustic Tart Recipe
A rustic tart is one of the easiest dishes to prepare. Plain and simple. Whether you want to prepare a sweet or a savory tart, regardless of the ingredients you use, rustic tarts are a beautiful way to showcase fruits and vegetables while providing a simple yet classic taste. The combination of the soft but flaky…