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Baking with Kids

My kids love to cook and bake with me. Even if it’s something as simple as boiling eggs, they love to be a part of it. I think it’s very important to let your kids get involved in the kitchen. They feel pride when they help prepare something and are more likely to eat it. Here are a few things I like to do to get my kids involved in cooking.

Pantry Essentials

We’re big fans of food storage in our house for many reasons. One, it’s good to be prepared in case of an emergency. Two, it’s good to have options for dinner if I can’t make it to the store. Three, I’m a big fan of buying things on sale, and when a sale is good enough, I stock up. Here are the food staples we keep in our house.

How to Make a Better Cupcake

Cupcakes are all the rage these days. Why? Because they are delicious, of course!! Here are some tips to improve your mad cupcake-making skills.

How to Make the Perfect Pie Crust

Everyone has a favorite pie crust recipe they claim is the best. Rather than post another recipe, I thought I’d just post some tips to make any pie perfect. To make a great pie, it’s important to know more than just the ingredients. I’ve met people who say they can’t make a pie from scratch,…