Today will be a quick post with some sugar free diet tips as we get ready for our 10 Day Fed Up Challenge. Are you ready for Monday?? The next challenge starts January 11, 2016. Go here for the official announcement. I'll make it short and sweet. (not sugary sweet) (although sugar is tempting) (no, don't think about it) (come on, willpower) (you can do it) (where was I?) Right. Sugar free diet ... [ Read More ]
15 Cooking Tips Every Beginner Should Know
Whether your a beginner cook or have been cooking for awhile, step up your cooking game with these cooking tips! 1. Read recipes thoroughly ahead of time. Twice. Admit it. You're thinking this is the dumbest cooking tip of all time. You're like "DUH Deanna! Of course you're supposed to read the recipe!" But when you find a good recipe, you skim it quickly and start cooking. Me, too. I've done ... [ Read More ]
What is Quinoa And Why You Should Be Eating It
Have you ever been late to a party? This can be a good thing - ya know, fashionably late. But sometimes, you show up late and everyone is already grouped up in circles and you feel like an outsider. I'm pretty late to the quinoa party. I'm aware. It's awkward. Just don't stare or make eye contact with me. Be cool. What Is Quinoa? Quinoa (pronounced "keen-wah") is from the species ... [ Read More ]
The Sugar Free Diet Shopping List
Update: We're starting a new 10-day sugar free challenge starting on January 11, 2016! Go here for official announcement. OK fans of sugar, prepare for battle. Ya, I know I'm supposed to be all supportive and tell you it's going to be a breeze and rah rah rah with my pom poms but...listen, bros and brosettes. I'm not going to lie to you. If you're really a sugar addict, this ain't gonna be no ... [ Read More ]
Best 4th of July Recipes To Wow Your Crowd
It's July 2. Or 3rd. And like me, you're scrambling at the last minute looking for some swanky new recipes for the 4th of July BBQ Bash. If you're on top of things and already have an excel spreadsheet typed up mapping your recipes, shopping list, food prep, and what you're going to wear, I don't think we can be friends. Because I'm last minute to the bone. In fact, didn't you hear? Being ... [ Read More ]
How To Pound And Flatten Chicken
Today I'm going to show you how to pound chicken so you get a thinner, moister, faster cooking chicken breast. But first, I'd like to tell you why I prefer to pound and flatten my chicken breast, and why it's the only way I like it. Chicken breasts have always tasted boring to me. I want to make something delicious for my family and chicken is one of the less expensive meats (although when I ... [ Read More ]
10 Signs You’re Abusing Your Nonstick Pans
Pans have feelings, you know. Yep, they sure do. And many of you are abusing these defenseless pans without even knowing it. It breaks my heart just thinking about it. See the beaded up water on the pan? Not water - tears of sadness. If your nonstick pans could speak, would they say “Oh thank you! That was a lovely massage with the soft side of the sponge!” Or would they say “Hey! Whoa - not ... [ Read More ]
How To Make The Christmas Vacation Turkey
Disclamer: Don't try this at home unless you have a fire extinguisher and a good set of teeth. Sometimes, I'm not sure where my head is. When most people want to do something simple, tried, and true - I have to do it the hard way. Maybe I should change my name to Dee Griswold. It has a sort of dorky ring to it, don't you think? It's very fitting. If you've never seen Christmas Vacation, shame ... [ Read More ]
The Spice Cabinet Police Are Coming For You
Spices May Be Ruining the Flavor of Your Food Move over Fashion Police, there is a new sheriff in town: The Spice Cabinet Police. Your expired ground nutmeg should be fearful of its inevitable trip to the trash can, a.k.a. Spice Prison. Your nutmeg is one tough spice – it has lasted 10 years in your pantry and is next in line to be crowned King of the Spice Cabinet, as soon as Ye Old Red ... [ Read More ]
