Posts tagged: food

Holidash Highlight: Christmas Candy Recipes, Brittle and Bark

Posted Dec 18th 2009 3:00PM by Erin Loechner

Two of the easiest candies to make during the Christmas season are brittle and bark.

Holidash Highlight: Super-Sweet Christmas Cookies

Posted Dec 16th 2009 3:00PM by Erin Loechner

Our friends at Holidash are back at it; this time with a few fantastic sugar cookie recipes for you to DIY this season. Let's get started!

Daily DIY: Gone Bananas!

Posted Nov 11th 2009 9:00AM by Erin Loechner

Bananas release gases which cause fruits (including other bananas) to ripen quickly. Separating them will keep them fresh longer, so separate those bananas and place each in a different location.

Daily DIY: Vinegar Fix

Posted Nov 9th 2009 9:00AM by Erin Loechner

Vinegar is one of those all-time best-in-show sort of kitchen items to have around, because it can perform so many different life-saving duties.

Daily DIY: Don't Cry Over Burned Rice...

Posted Nov 6th 2009 9:00AM by Erin Loechner

Don't cry over burned rice.

Daily DIY: How to Make a Pumpkin Facial Mask

Posted Nov 5th 2009 9:00AM by Erin Loechner

Why not offer up some DIY pumpkin facial masks to a few of your favorite lady friends? The tutorial is simple and easy to do:

Daily DIY: Fruit and Veggie Storage

Posted Oct 29th 2009 9:00AM by Erin Loechner

Keeping tomatoes and citrus fruits in the fridge is a big no-no. Besides the fact that I hate cold tomatoes, their shelf life will be so much longer if it's not refrigerated. But did you realize that you should be storing them as far away from the refrigerator as possible?

Daily DIY: Stainless Blade Hack

Posted Oct 28th 2009 9:00AM by Erin Loechner

Did you realize that you can remove the scent of onions and garlic from your fingers by gently sliding the face of a stainless knife across them?

Daily DIY: Instant Burn Relief... From Your Pantry

Posted Oct 23rd 2009 9:00AM by Erin Loechner

In my adventures, I've learned a secret tip to keeping those digits pain-free after a burn! Hint: It's in your pantry!

HowNow: How to Whip Up a Tasty Meal On a Dollar Store Budget

Posted Oct 19th 2009 3:00PM by Erin Loechner

I'm being literal here --- I once vowed to grocery shop only at the 99cent store in Los Angeles for an entire month. Although I filled up on quite a few Teddy Grahams, generic Goldfish crackers and granola bars, I found that it wasn't as hard as I thought it would be to put together a few nutritious meals every now and then

Daily DIY: How to Make Bacon Cups

Posted Oct 8th 2009 9:00AM by Erin Loechner

Everything's better with bacon, whether we're talking bandages, mints or even [eek!] air fresheners. As a massive pork fan myself, I'm amazed to find these yummy looking bacon cups, courtesy of NotMartha. Want the recipe? You got it...

Let's Talk Bulk

Posted Oct 2nd 2009 3:00PM by Erin Loechner

It turns out that by following a few key rules of bulk shopping, you really can save in a huge way. Here are the ground rules I stick to --- whether I like it or not:

Daily DIY: I Scream Ice Cream

Posted Sep 29th 2009 9:00AM by Erin Loechner

Welcome the Fall With Apples Galore!

Posted Sep 25th 2009 3:00PM by Erin Loechner

I've got apples on my mind this week, and it's not just because I visited an orchard yesterday. There's something about fall that makes me crave the delicious red fruit in any shape or form, whether it be bobbing for apples, sipping a warm cup of cider or engaging in a few, fun apple-icious crafts!

Daily DIY: Coffee Tips & Tricks

Posted Sep 24th 2009 9:00AM by Erin Loechner

I learned this simple coffee maker cleaning tip over the weekend and couldn't wait to share it with you!