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Life is hectic. I don’t know anyone who has all the time in the world to meal prep without sacrificing something, like weekend downtime. With a family that includes 2 kids under 10, and one of them a fussy eater, things can get complicated. With this in mind, I try to keep things as […] Read more…
I have been visiting the Second Chance Charity Shop a lot lately. Firstly, because I work at The Carpenter’s Shop, which is a fantastic NPO, and the money from the Charity Shop goes towards funding TCS initiatives, like cleaning people who live on the street (and anyone else who wants to come), and we collaborate […] Read more…
Whenever I start to think about the effect that probiotics have on our bodies, I get this vision of one of those great big robots that are actually being driven by tiny aliens. Similarly, we are made up of millions of bacteria. In fact, according to the NIH Human Microbiome project, bacteria outnumber human cells by […] Read more…
Quinoa (pronouned keen-wa) is a fantastic base for many delicious foods, and is an excellent replacement for rice, with some interesting nutritional stats. Another factor is that, as a seed, quinoa is technically Paleo, although still a carb. So, with 2018 just begun, and a bee in my bonnet about eating healthier this year (I’m […] Read more…
This is a list of 5 of my top-rated tools – the ones that I reach for constantly, for both my personal and professional cooking. 1. Chef’s Knife A good knife has weight to it. It feels good in your hands, and it stays sharp with a bit of care. I didn’t actually feel like […] Read more…
Turkey is notoriously dry. Probably because it is treated like a giant chicken, and often overcooked. The legs are done before the breasts, and the skin gets tough. Not this turkey! We’re going to treat her right, and you’ll be rewarded with a turkey that is tasty and juicy. And you can even make your […] Read more…
Usually, I’m all about keeping the bases simple and classic, and then mixing things up with accessories like sauces. But for this, I’m going to make an exception. If we’re thinking capsule cooking in terms of a capsule wardrobe, brine would be the spanx under the gorgeous dress. Not glamorous, I know, but really very […] Read more…
Pork is a greatly misunderstood cut of meat, mainly because we tend to cook the heck out of it to make sure that it isn’t underdone. This recipe resulted in succulent, tender, sliceable meat that I could freeze and reheat without sacrificing the quality of the meat. Everyone has their techniques and everyone thinks they’re right. […] Read more…
Do you struggle to keep your green beans from turning grey before they’re even cooked? Green beans are very easy to cook, if you follow a couple of principles: Lots of water*! Start with adequately salted boiling water (go ahead and taste it) and have some cold water on hand in a separate bowl […] Read more…
How can you save LOADS of time and money making awesome fresh meals? This secret is basically the capsule wardrobe of cooking. It’s simple, basic, and it’s going to make all the difference in getting your meals out quickly. 3 of the biggest complaints about cooking during the week are: My partner doesn’t eat leftovers […] Read more…