Cooking School

Ready to buy a set of stainless steel cookware, huh? With so many brands on the market and some that are extremely expensive, see what brand I chose for my …

Sourdough focaccia is crispy and golden on the outside, and perfectly chewy on the inside. The perfect base for pizzas, croutons and more without a ton of fussing, this easy …

Natural food coloring relies on a rainbow of fruits and vegetables to bring life to baked goods, frosting, and so much more–but many methods are fussy and time consuming. Get …

Learn how to make self rising cornmeal (also called cornmeal mix) for the best homemade cornbread you’ve ever eaten even if you can’t buy it in a store where you …

Self rising flour is a blend of leavening agents, all purpose flour and salt and is easy to make yourself–no need to keep both kinds of flour at home! Learn …

Is learning to cut a whole chicken like climbing Mount Everest? I bet you think so but with fewer and fewer grocery stores carrying pre-cut whole chicken, this is a …

Just because vegetable oil looks like it should be good for you, there are a lot of hidden dangers inside. Don’t be fooled by fancy marketing and years of hype–get …

The benefits of peppermint have been known for centuries and it’s not out of style now. Feeling a little nauseated? Need an afternoon pick me up? Skip the caffeine and …

Homemade condensed cream of chicken soup is such a far cry from the wiggly-jiggly canned imposter that you just won’t believe it. Taking less than 10 minutes to make, you’ll …

Can an easy homemade pizza dough really be a thing? It can! Get that pizzeria-style chewy texture and flavor in your own home kitchen with basic ingredients and just an …

Homemade taco seasoning for ground beef (and tons of other things) is one of the easiest ways to save money and cut unnecessary additives like sugar, gluten, and preservatives from …

If there ever was a task worth learning at home, discovering how to make chicken stock is certainly one of them. So much simpler than you think it is, you …

These 7 fabulous Christmas presents for foodies are must haves anyone who loves food and cooking. From baking big batches of cookies that turn out even and perfectly brown, to …

Tired of grinding pasty, gritty gluten free baked goods around in your mouth? I know you’ve been wondering if there’s something better out there and guess what? There is. Get …

Do you have a food lover or cook on your list this year? Don’t buy them something that they’ll never use or breaks after just a few uses. Let these …

If you want to bake with confidence, learning how to activate yeast is the first step. For some reason, this terrifies about 99% of the people I know. Not just the …

Knowing how to make a cake can feel really intimidating when you’re not sure about the process. Separating eggs? Stiff peaks? Folding? Whipping? Beating? Whether you’re a beginner baker who …

There are lots of fast ways to get dinner done–freezer meals, dump dinners, even the trusty slow cooker. But it’s time to take this thing to a whole new level.  I’ve discovered …

Electric pressure cookers (like the Instant Pot, Power Cooker and others) are all over the place today. And people are raving about their speed and convenience. Well despite so many raving …

How many ways can you mess up the most important meals you’ll eat this year? Sadly, there are more than you’d probably want me to list here. From frozen turkeys …

Not knowing how to care for cast iron has been holding you back. It’s unlike any other pot or pan you have in your house and the only person you knew …

Butter is a sponge that will soak up the scents and smells of its environment–fast. And unless you want your next batch of cookies or holiday butter cake to taste …