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August 5, 2015 By Kimberly
It is back to school season. One thing many people do when preparing for school is to buy new school clothes and new school supplies. Where will you put the new items? What do you do with the old clothes and the old supplies? Are you someone who keeps them for later (“One day I might need them”) or are you one who gets rid of anything the moment it is replaced? Clutter happens over time. Slowly, as new items are added, things pile up if old, worn out, less-usable ones are not discarded in one way or another. Clutter can happen fast without you even realizing it. At some point you will see your car or living space in a new light and decide now is the time to declutter. Where do you … [Read more…]
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August 3, 2015 By Kimberly
We recently spent a few fun days at a family reunion. At one of the meals we had watermelon as I’m sure many people do at a large gathering. When I saw my kids eating it I thought, what a smart idea! Why didn’t I think of this way to cut a watermelon? You know I love easy recipes so of course I would love this easy watermelon preparation and delivery. Before we cut the watermelon we need to pick the best watermelon. When you walk into the grocery store or farmers market you will find many grouped together. You want to pick the best one but how do you know? How to pick the best watermelon. There are four things to look for to choose the best watermelon. Dull looking – A shiny … [Read more…]
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February 4, 2015 By Kimberly
Last week we had a leak in our water main. We heard water running through a wall downstairs on Monday morning. Once we verified water was not turned on inside the house we went outside to investigate. We found a puddle of water on top of our grass where the water main goes into the house. Judging by the sound of the water flowing and the pooling water outside we concluded it was probably a large leak. We didn’t want the water to do any further damage it might have already caused and we didn’t want to pay for water we aren’t using. We decided to turn off the water to our house. Unfortunately, that day all my kids were home from school. In an effort to conserve water and make the day fun … [Read more…]
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September 9, 2013 By Kimberly
How To Select Broccoli The florets should be tightly closed. Broccoli should have a deep green color all over. Stalks should be firm and slender. Do NOT select those with yellow spots or yellow flowers. How To Store Broccoli Do not wash the broccoli. Raw broccoli needs air circulation. Place broccoli in an open plastic bag. Place in the fridge in crisper drawer. It is best to use in 3-5 days but may last a week. Wash only before use. How To Freeze Broccoli Use fresh high quality broccoli you would want to eat now. ( See how to select broccoli.) Wash thoroughly with cold water. Cut of woody stems and leaves. Cut the flowerets (“trees)” into 1″ -1.5″ pieces. … [Read more…]
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August 26, 2013 By Kimberly
We are doing something a little different around here. Instead of random recipes we are going to give you one meal a week. Monday will be a teaching tool or tip relating to some part of the menu. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday will be three different components to the menu. Thursday will still be our Fantastic Thursday Linky party. Friday will be a craft or activity relating to the theme of the menu. What is summer squash? Zucchini, yellow crook neck squash and yellow straight neck are the most common varieties. How do I select summer squash? Choose those that are 8″ long and smaller. The larger sizes become more bitter. Select squash that have bright colors and are firm, … [Read more…]
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August 5, 2013 By Kimberly
I have always used the chopped basil immediately because it turns brown quickly and then doesn’t look appealing. Basil leaves are delicate and bruise easily. When you cut basil you are creating surfaces to be exposed to air. The basil turns black because it is oxidizing, just like an apple. You cannot stop this process, but you can slow it down. Using a chiffonade cut is one way to slow it down. A chiffonade cut makes the basil into ribbons. How do you create the ribbons? Choose sprigs of basil with the smallest leaves. They are the sweetest and most tender. Stack several leaves on top of each other with the stems aligned. Roll the stack into a “hot dog” shape. (Remember hot dog vs. … [Read more…]
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