How To

  • How To: Make Pumpkin Puree

    It’s getting to be that time when we’re thinking about our Thanksgiving plans and of course when you think about Thanksgiving dinner, pumpkin pie is one of the first things that comes to mind. I made pumpkin puree the first time because my husband was horrified when I suggested making a pumpkin pie with –gasp…

  • How to: Bake Bacon

    I’ve never met anyone who doesn’t like bacon, at least I hadn’t until I met my friend Jenn.  But that’s all good, because it means when we go out for breakfast , she gives me her bacon.  Now as much as I like eating bacon, cooking it is another story.  Standing over the stove, hot…

  • How to: Save an Avocado

    Since I discovered that I like guacamole about 8 or so years ago, I’ve become quite attached to avocados.  I’ve even expanded my horizons into putting slices of it onto sandwiches and burgers, mashing it on paninis, putting it in tacos, making dressings, etc.  All really great things, but the more I expanded my horizons,…