Essentials for Entertaining During the Holidays


It is that time of year again! I love hosting events for the holidays. There is absolutely nothing better than getting gifts to help you host the holidays though! Even if home entertaining isn't your thing, I know I enjoy getting gifts that make my home feel like my favorite place whether that is decorations or everyday useful items.

The 3 Essential Tools In The Kitchen To Make You A Better Cook

Sometimes cooking can be a real chore. Most people don’t look forward to cooking after a busy day. Yet, you can’t order take out several days a week. You’ll need to make cooking fun again and easier as well. If you dread dinner time or find cooking a hassle, it might be because your kitchen is missing some essential items.

The 3 Essential Tools In The Kitchen To Make You A Better Cook


The right tools can make cooking easier, faster, and more fun. Having the right tools can also make you more adventurous in the kitchen. When you know you have what you need, you're more likely to try new recipes and techniques. In this article, we will go over several of the tools you need to have in your kitchen.

Safe Quality Food (SQF) Audit Prep: How Pest Control Can Help

Food safety is paramount in the food industry, and SQF audits play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with stringent quality standards. Proper pest management is a critical component of acing these audits and maintaining a safe and hygienic food production environment. In this article, we'll explore how professional pest mitigation programs can help you prepare for SQF audits and maintain ongoing compliance. We'll also cover the audit requirements, the role of pest management experts, facility preparation, documentation, and the importance of continuous improvement in pest management.

Safe Quality Food (SQF) Audit Prep: How Pest Control Can Help

Best Air Fryer for Feeding Large Groups | SURPRISED ME

Air fryers have taken the culinary world by storm and for a good reason. The biggest advantage of an air fryer is its compact size, fast cooking speed, and relative healthiness.

There are times when its usefulness diminishes significantly when you're hosting a party, family gathering, or simply have a large group of hungry guests to feed, a standard-sized air fryer may not cut it. That's where a large air fryer shines.

My New XL Air Fryer Stands Out!

Recently I purchased a new fancy and large air fryer to help me out, it is called Typhur Dome Air Fryer, which can handle more food in a single layer (e.g. 32 chicken wings, 12-inch pizza), saving my time and ensuring everyone gets their crispy favorites without delay.


How to Get More Enjoyment Out of Cooking

If you want to live a healthier life, you must find time to do more home cooking. Home cooking is well regarded as being the best way to eat. The problem is it takes time, and after a long hard day, for most people, standing behind the stove does not exactly fill you with joy. The good news is that there are ways you can reignite a passion for cooking and actually enjoy the cooking experience instead of simply shoving something in the oven or microwave. If you want a piece of that, then take a look at the blog below for some tips:

How to Get More Enjoyment Out of Cooking

How to Get into the Habit of Cooking at Home

Cooking at home is a fantastic way for you to save money. It’s also a very good way for you to make sure that your family are happy and healthy. If you are having a hard time cooking meals between work, taking the kids to school and after-school activities then you may benefit from using these tips.

plates of food on baby blue table

Preparing A Scrumptious Dinner for 4

Cooking a meal for four can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be! With a little bit of planning and preparation, you can have a scrumptious dinner on the table that everyone will love. This blog post will discuss some tips and tricks for preparing a delicious dinner for 4 people and also cover everything from menu ideas to cooking techniques so that you can feel confident in your culinary skills!

How to Improve Your Cooking Skills

Cooking is often viewed as a difficult skill to master, but it doesn’t have to be. It just takes a little practice. If you’ve struggled to perfect your culinary skills in the past, don’t worry; you aren’t alone! However, that doesn’t mean you can never become a great cook. Practicing techniques and tips from various cooking blogs or books, watching videos on YouTube, or taking classes at your local community center are all great ways to improve your cooking skills. Try out these strategies and techniques the next time you step into the kitchen:



The Ultimate Guide to Getting into Cooking When You Don't Love It

Everyone loves to eat, right? Well, that’s probably because food is one of our most universally appealing things. And while everyone loves a home-cooked meal as much as they love to eat out, not everyone has the passion and raw talent necessary to become a great cook. So, whatever your reasons are for not loving to cook, it doesn’t have to be the end of your culinary journey.




Fortunately, there are many different ways in which you can coax your inner cooking bug. Without having to shell out money on classes or take expensive courses online.

Efficient Ways To Take Your Home Cooking Style To Another Level

Cooking is a form of artistry that not many people possess. Many professional cooks suggest that you not only need skills but a lot of passion and love for this sensitive mastery. Of course, not all people are professional cooks, and not all people have super expensive professional cooking equipment, but almost everyone has basic cooking knowledge. The best way to improve your cooking is to update your basic cooking skills. At times, the taste of our meals is significantly improved by simply using your knife differently or learning how to use heat for different things, such as fibers and proteins. So, we have prepared a couple of useful tips on how to make your cooking better and take it to another level.



The Best Ways to Follow a Recipe for A Good Result

There are many things to consider when following a recipe. However, by taking the time to understand and implement the best tips, you can ensure that your dish turns out just as you had hoped. The following blog will discuss some of the most important things to keep in mind when trying your hand at a new recipe.



Three Tips to Help You Cook More at Home

Three Tips To Help You Cook More At Home


Eating a home-cooked supper is often a lot tastier than eating out, and it's often considerably healthier than eating something you've produced yourself because you have complete control over the goods you use. However, finding time to cook when you're a busy person with a career and a family clamoring for your attention could seem near impossible, leading to convenience meals becoming more popular than ever. Thankfully, figuring out how to cook more frequently without spending hours in the kitchen isn't as complicated as you may think, as there are a number of ideas and suggestions that you can use to produce a range of wonderful foods in minutes! So, if you're interested in learning more, continue reading.

Tips to Get Your Kids Excited About Cooking {Bake, Make, and Learn to Cook by David Atherton}

This is a sponsored conversation on behalf of Candlewick Press. All opinions are my own.

If you’re somebody who loves to cook, you will want to pass this passion onto your kids. However, we all know how picky some kids can be, and they’d usually prefer to eat something quick and then get back to watching TV or playing on their tablet. While this is expected, it’s still not the best way for them to spend their time. There are ways to get them excited about cooking and trying different types of food, and here are some tips to make that possible.


4 Tips to Get Your Kids Excited About Cooking {Bake, Make, and Learn to Cook by David Atherton}

Get Them Their Own Cookbook

Fans of The Great British Bakeoff will love this one. Bake, Make and Learn to Cook, a new cookbook from 2019 winner David Atherton is geared specifically for kids ages 6 to 10. If your child is like mine, then you know how exciting they can find The Great British Bakeoff. To get a cookbook written for kids by a past winner is beyond cool. Instead of color photographs, each recipe is accompanied by charming drawings that illustrate step-by-step instructions, as well as ingredients and families enjoying the cooking process. Bake, Make, and Learn to Cook is divided into four sections; Starting the Day, Lunches and Simple Suppers, Delicious Treats, and Cakes and Bakes. Atherton does an excellent job making each recipe easy to understand and enticing to eat. The recipes are simple, but full of flavor making this a delightful cookbook the entire family will enjoy. 

5 No Effort Weeknight Recipes For A Delicious Beef Dinner

Quality ingredients can completely transform the taste of even the simplest dish. You don't need to add sauces or flavoring; it will be delicious as it is! So, when you've got quality beef, what you need is a simple enough recipe that will enhance the flavor and texture of the meat.


5 No Effort Weeknight Recipes For A Delicious Beef Dinner


Beef is often a staple in our kitchen, whether you keep it in the fridge or the freezer. Some of the favorite beef recipes in American households include homemade lasagna and the iconic All-American beef stew. You can't go wrong with these! But if you haven't got hours to spend in the kitchen, you want something quick and easy to prepare for a weeknight. We've got you sorted with these practical beef dishes that will take no time at all to make.

Taco nights in the slow cooker If you've got a slow cooker, you can get this copycat chipotle barbacoa recipe started in the morning, and it'll be ready for your Tuesday Tacos night in the evening. It is a favorite with kids as you can control the heat to make sure the dish will not be too spicy for little ones. You'll only need to shred the beef at the end of the day, and it's ready to serve with salsa Verde, avocado, lime in tacos.

Making A Meal Of It: Perfecting The Art Of Cooking From Scratch

Is there anything more satisfying than eating a home-cooked meal you completely made yourself? The reality is that most people are so busy, cooking from scratch isn’t always top of the priorities list.

Making A Meal Of It: Perfecting The Art Of Cooking From Scratch



There are a lot of reasons why home cooking is beneficial. Not only can it help you avoid excess salt, fat, and sugar, but it can also save you money. And as a bonus, cooking can be a lot of fun - especially if you get the whole family involved.

Want to make more of an effort to cook from scratch? Take a look at these top tips to help you do it.

Cooking Tips to Make Your Meals Taste Better

One of the most critical times people use their olfactory senses is during cooking and eating. This sensory organ is also responsible for whetting the appetite as the brain interprets messages from the smells. Even though statistics indicate that 25% of Americans are non-tasters, most of the population has a heightened sense of taste and smell, which is good news. Take a look at how to make any food you cook taste and smell delicious.


Cooking Tips to Make Your Meals Taste Better

Help Your Kids At College With Top Cooking Advice

If you are getting ready to go to college, one thing you will need to do is cook for yourself. This can be a challenge if you have been used to your parents providing you with delicious home-cooked meals every evening. While it can be tempting to simply live off ready meals and fast food, this definitely does not come recommended. Not only is this bad for your health and can cause weight gain, but if you are not getting the nutrients you need it can also have a negative impact on your studies. With that being said, read on to discover some must-know cooking tips for college girls…


Help Your Kids At College With Top Cooking Advice

7 Fun Ways to Get Your Kids into Cooking

7 Fun Ways to Get Your Kids into Cooking


Are you talented in the kitchen and keen to pass on your skills to the next generation? Or, perhaps you’d rather a helping hand making dinner once in a while. Either way, teaching your kids to cook can be very rewarding. It’s a great way to bond and it’s a skill they’ll definitely need later in life. You can start getting children interested in cooking from a young age by making it fun and letting them get their hands dirty. As they get older you can even involve them in shopping and meal planning. This will help to teach them about healthy eating as well. Here are seven fun ways to get your kids into cooking.

How Anyone Can Learn to Love Cooking

There are some things we do out of pleasure. And then there are things that we have to do. Wouldn’t it be good, however, if those two things overlap? It would be oh so nice to do a job that we love; it wouldn’t even feel like working! And then there’s cooking. We all need to make dinner each night (apart from those nights when we get takeout). Rather than making it a laborious process each night, it should be something that we enjoy doing.


How Anyone Can Learn to Love Cooking



The good news is that even if you haven’t loved cooking in the past, that doesn’t mean that you can’t love it in the future. In this blog, we’ll take a look at some handy tips that’ll make cooking a much more enjoyable process.

Homemade Chicken Nuggets {Frying Up Healthier with Hamilton Beach Air Fry Sure-Crisp Toaster Oven}


This year, many families are adjusting to new and different back to school schedules. Whether it's in the classroom or at home, so I know how important it is to make quick and convenient meals. I know I have been cooking SO MUCH this year and my grocery bill proves it. 




The Hamilton Beach Sure-Crisp™ Air Fry Toaster Oven will cook meals quickly and easily. Bake, air fry, broil, or toast in this versatile all-in-one toaster oven. The Sure-Crisp technology uses powerful, hot air to ensure food is browned and crisp every time. The large capacity toaster oven can fit up to 6 slices of bread or a 12" pizza. 

I am so excited for this because a few years ago my husband got rid of our air fryer because he said we never used it (which was true at the time), but now we cook at home so much more and it will be so nice to have the opportunity to fry different foods in a healthy way. But I love that it isn't just an air fryer, I love that it is a multi-purpose machine. We decided to make some homemade chicken nuggets because I think these will be a great meal-prep freezer item for my family.

Homemade Air Fry Chicken Nugget Recipe