If you’re looking to upgrade from the classic brown bag and Tupperware for your packed lunches, these adult lunch boxes and accessories will keep your food safe and fresh without giving off grade-school vibes. Preparing your own lunch for the office or workplace is a smart way to save money and stick to any health […]

There’s no better way to save time on a crowd-pleasing meal than freezing a batch of homemade soup. In this post, you’ll find everything you need to know on how to freeze soup and reheat it for hot thermos lunches or a cozy weeknight meal.

There’s nothing like a mug of hot chocolate topped with whipped cream or plump marshmallows on a winter day. Or wait, is it hot cocoa? Aren’t they the same thing?

When tomatoes are abundant and you go purchase-happy at the store, knowing how to store tomatoes the right way to keep them fresh longer is key so your money and produce don’t go to waste. Whether you’re using fresh tomatoes in a day or two, waiting for them to ripen, or wondering if you can […]

Have you ever wondered how long to cook a pancake on each side? How about whether or not it’s too early (or late) to flip? In this post, I share everything I know from making these weekly for nearly two decades. You’ll learn about heating the pan, using oil or butter, how long to cook, […]

If you’ve been around for a while, you’ll know that Taco Tuesday is a huge deal in my house. So to make sure it’s the best day of the week for you as well, I’m showing you 3 easy ways to warm up tortillas using the stove, oven, and microwave. So whether you’re cooking for […]

When it comes to making juicy baked chicken, chicken thighs are the way to go. Dark meat chicken tends to be more forgiving in the oven and has more flavor than white meat, like chicken breasts. In this post, you’ll learn the best temperature to bake chicken thighs, along with time and tips to ensure […]

Want to cook chicken breasts in half the time? The secret to cooking chicken breasts fast and evenly is butterflying your meat. This super simple technique creates uniform chicken pieces for healthy meals in a flash. Today, you’ll learn how to butterfly a chicken breast safely and what knife is best for the job, so […]

Check out these top-tested blenders for salsa that yield great results! If you love salsa and want to make the process easier, using a blender makes it a breeze. In the list below, you’ll find the best options at affordable prices.

When dinner time is near, and that pound of chicken you had plans for is still in the freezer, the microwave can come in handy. However, it’s easy to turn frozen chicken into a partially cooked, partially frozen mess if you’re not careful.  There are several ways to thaw chicken, and in this post, I’m […]