Best Chef Knife Reviews of 2018

There’s nothing like the perfect knife. How it fits in your hand – the weight just seems right and everything “flows” as you chop, dice, and mince. Although I have many knives in the kitchen, my very favorite is my chef’s knife. I use it for EVERYTHING. In fact, when we packed up and moved,…

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My Kitchen Essentials

There are times when I convince myself that I simply cannot live without ANY of the many, many cooking gadgets and tools I have carefully arranged and collected in my kitchen. Then I remind myself that “I’ve done it before,” and that it truly is possible to lean out my princess preferences and survive with…

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Polish Up Your Knife Skills – It’s a Video!

  Knives… They are intimidating! Yikes. Thus, a little video blurb on how to improve your knife skills. What’s the best way to hold a knife? What’s the safest way to use a knife? How to choose a knife? How to safely chop food? I’m not new to the kitchen. Oh no, I’m not. But,…

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Simple Sweet and Spicy Tomato Sauce

Summer is coming to a close and the afternoon and evening lighting is beginning to fade.  This is some sorry news for a food blogger… (Yes, I am wearing zebra print and highly bedazzled and fluffy slippers, folks). You see, I do most of my food preparation and cooking in the evenings, just before dinner,…

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