Food, particularly meat, has become more expensive, thanks to the pandemic. Supply chain issues, packing plant outbreaks, it just adds up over time. Buying turkey pieces for stock last week, I experienced some sticker shock. Seriously, $4 per pound for turkey necks? For a couple … [Read more...] about How to Cut Up a Whole Chicken
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No Stress Guide to Hosting Holiday Dinner
Hosting a holiday dinner can feel overwhelming. This is especially true if you're a novice cook, or frankly, if you haven't had a gathering of more than your pod since the start of the pandemic. All that food, the dishes, the cleaning, the table decor... where to start? I'm here … [Read more...] about No Stress Guide to Hosting Holiday Dinner
Real Mashed Potatoes vs. Instant
The next round of my Thanksgiving Dinner Firehouse Challenge put real mashed potatoes vs. instant mashed potatoes. I understand the lure of instant mashed potatoes. You want comfort and you want it now. I love them so much that if food could be your spirit animal, mine would be … [Read more...] about Real Mashed Potatoes vs. Instant
19 Ideas for Holiday Leftovers
Kentucky Hot Browns: a masterful use of holiday leftovers Let's be honest: We all tend to buy and make too much food for Thanksgiving. I do it every year. And you must have too, or you wouldn't be looking for ideas for holiday leftovers, right? Personally, I love holiday … [Read more...] about 19 Ideas for Holiday Leftovers
Challenge: Supermarket turkey vs. Organic Bird
A turkey may seem like a humble, if popular, bird but it's yielding increasing discussion in the food world. Is it worth it to buy a more expensive turkey? Is organic a good upgrade? One study found that generic turkeys contained high levels of bacteria; researchers pointed to … [Read more...] about Challenge: Supermarket turkey vs. Organic Bird
