Who doesn’t love to go home to a house that smells like roses or cherries or your favorite perfume? As a mom, we all have our priorities when it comes to home making. First is to ensure that the home is always as clean as possible. Next, we keep it organized, put everything in their proper places. And then finally, we decorate and embellish here and there to make our homes pleasing to the eyes. Keeping home clean, organized, beautiful and smelling great is a sign of love. Sometimes though, we tend to forget that there is...
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I was so inspired by all the dishes prepared at the Spuds and Dairy Culinary Cup that I decided to make my own. It’s a simple potato and dairy snack that you can easily prepare at home. It may not be as fancy as the ones in the competition, but my kids loved it and I hope you’ll love it too! Salted Caramel Spuds and Popcorn Ingredients: For the salted caramel syrup * ½ cup milk (look for the seal of freshness Real California Milk) – I used California Sunshine Homogenized Milk which I bought in S&R * 2 tbsp butter *...
So how did the contest go? The battle for the best potato and dairy dishes was a huge success! (Read more about the Spuds and Dairy Culinary Cup in my earlier post). You’re probably wondering why I’m so excited about this. It’s simply because I’m a huge fan of cooking competitions and potatoes and dairy are just some of my favorite ingredients. They’re so versatile, don’t you agree? Also, cooking competitions bring out the best in the contestants and highlight their creativity. The event was hosted by disc jockeyChico Garcia...
Everyone benefits from lower energy costs. Making a few small changes in household habits helps to reduce your utility bills. Decreased energy usage also benefits the planet, which is already showing signs of strain with rising sea levels and extreme weather conditions. Image via Flickr by Mountain Roamer 1.Energy-Saving Water Tips Hot water usage in the home is one of the major causes of high utility costs. By reducing the amount of hot water that is used, expenses are decreased. There are a number of practical ways to...
Are you feeling peachy today? If you answered yes, then this dessert is for you. I love peaches not only because it’s taste is unique but very mild. The flesh of peaches are fibrous and yet they always look pretty whether you serve it in halves or in slices. This dessert is perfect in any kind of weather and on any occasions. And because it’s so pretty, you can serve it on those special days when you just want to show-off. What you will need:1-2 850g canned peach halves, sliced Tip: Make sure to buy fresh...
If there’s an event that I am most excited about this coming week, it is the 2019 Spuds And Dairy Culinary Cup! Potatoes and dairy are my favorite ingredients in the kitchen and it will be cool to discover new recipes and see how they are prepared by top chefs and culinary students. I’m a fan of reality cooking shows such as Top Chef, Top Chef Desserts and Zumbo’s Desserts. They inspire me to work in my kitchen. Cooking competitions are just my thing that it was so memorable for me when I was able to join the US Potato Safari...
When I hear the word “mojos”, there’s only one thing that comes to my mind – Shakey’s mojos. Yes, the lip-smacking, crunchy-on-the-outside-crispy-on-the-inside insanely seasoned potatoes of Shakey’s. Shakey’s Chicken ‘N’ Mojos Chicken ‘N’ Mojos Perfect Together media get-together I remember the first time I’ve tasted Shakey’s mojos when I was still in grade school. I was with my aunt then who brought mo to Shakey’s and that was when I instantly...
The best time to prepare your home for winter is before winter begins. You don’t want to discover that your heating system isn’t working when cold weather arrives. Make your home a more energy-efficient place and reduce utility costs by making sure that your home is ready for the season. Prepare your home for winter with a few simple tasks. it’s best to spend winter at home without heating problems Change or Clean Air Filters Regularly Furnace filters need to be changed at least every three months. Replacing your filters...
