Kathleen Flinn

Storyteller. Cook. Teacher.

Pantry & Supermarket Tips

How to Freeze Cheese, Meat, Milk, Butter and Fish So You Can Actually Use It Later

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Reader question: "How do I freeze cheese? I love Costco, but I always end up with too much and I'm worried about it going bad. Also, how do I freeze meat without it getting freezer burn? What about butter? How long will it last?” – Rebecca, Orlando FL Answer: I have been … [Read more...] about How to Freeze Cheese, Meat, Milk, Butter and Fish So You Can Actually Use It Later

From a Box or Homemade? The Great Thanksgiving Taste Test

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For years, my father-in-law's second wife served boxed stuffing at her holiday gatherings, spiced up with cut-up precooked turkey sausage. When I offered to make some homemade stuffing one year, she waved me off. “No one can the tell the difference, anyway.” I could tell, but … [Read more...] about From a Box or Homemade? The Great Thanksgiving Taste Test

From a Box or Homemade? Real Mashed Potatoes vs. Instant

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The next round of my Thanksgiving Dinner Firehouse Challenge compares real mashed potatoes vs. instant mashed potatoes. Don't get me wrong, I understand the lure of instant mashed potatoes. You want comfort and you want it now. I love them so much that if a food could be your … [Read more...] about From a Box or Homemade? Real Mashed Potatoes vs. Instant

How to Outfit a Kitchen on a Budget or 14 Kitchen Essentials Every Cook Needs

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What are kitchen essentials? People have been quite successful making food in the past centuries with little more than a pot, spoon, bowl, knife and cutting surface. Years ago, I started a guide for college students but I've expanded it to a list for anyone who is outfitting a … [Read more...] about How to Outfit a Kitchen on a Budget or 14 Kitchen Essentials Every Cook Needs