Recent Food Blog Posts

Free Pickled Veggies and a Chow Chow Recipe

by Mary Ann Romans

Here is a quick way to get pickled vegetables for free! The next time that you finish off a jar of pickles, save the jar and the brine. You can use it to make your own pickled vegetables! Just add sliced vegetables to the jar, making sure that the brine covers the vegetables.

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The Macaroni and Cheese Wars

by Mary Ann Romans

17 May 2012 10:35 AM

My mother-in-law and I have a difference of opinion about Macaroni and Cheese recipes. I like to put all sorts of different cheese into it and either cook it in the crockpot or bake it in the classic style. She likes to use only Velveeta and cook it over the stove.

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Taco Hero Recipe

by Mary Ann Romans

30 Apr 2012 08:11 AM

Have you ever wondered what to do with leftover taco meat? There are two things that my family is loving right now: the ground turkey that we have been getting at a local farmer's market, and using that ground turkey for homemade tacos.

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All About Tuna

by Mary Ann Romans

15 Apr 2012 05:30 AM

Tuna in an inexpensive form of protein that delivers plenty of minerals and omega-3 fatty acids which improve brain function and help prevent heart disease. It can also decrease the effect of inflammatory conditions, such as arthritis.

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Classic Lasagna with Turkey Sausage

by Mary Ann Romans

10 Apr 2012 02:11 PM

This past Easter, my husband wanted lasagna, not ham. I suppose my Italian heritage must be rubbing off on him. My youngest son asked for some of the leftovers for breakfast. When a picky five year old does that, you know you have a winner.

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Finding Fresh High Quality Ingredients

by Mary Ann Romans

31 Mar 2012 10:32 AM

The quality of your ingredients will definitely affect the quality of your meals. And while you may be able to get away with certain common ingredients for every day cooking, if you want to step it up for certain meals, you'll have to find fresh, high quality ingredients for your recipes.

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Easter Cupcake Decorating Ideas

by Mary Ann Romans

30 Mar 2012 10:59 AM

What could be cuter than an entire basket full of yummy easter cupcakes? Mix up a batch of cupcakes from your favorite recipe, try the basic cupcake recipe below or even use a boxed mix. Then go crazy with one or more of the following Easter Cupcake decorating ideas.

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Five Easy Easter Ham Glazes

by Mary Ann Romans

29 Mar 2012 06:09 AM

A glazed ham is the traditional main dish for many families on Easter. How will you prepare yours? There are many different options for glazed ham, from the simple to the exotic.

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How to Make Your Own Edible Arrangement

by Mary Ann Romans

06 Mar 2012 05:38 AM

Edible arrangements are wonderful thing. You can give them to friends, bring them to a party, reward someone at work, or just have them at home for your own gathering. The only real problem with edible food arrangements is the cost. You can spend $50 for the barest ones.

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Cooking with All Things Trader Joe's

by Mary Ann Romans

29 Feb 2012 11:01 AM

Trader Joe's is like a celebrity around here. Whenever anyone mentions anything to do with food or groceries, inevitably, Trader Joe's comes up. Their selection of specialty products, combined with reasonable prices makes them a big hit with most families.

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