Is there a difference between French vanilla and vanilla ice cream? I spent a large portion of my life not knowing if there was actually a difference in calling an ice cream flavor French vanilla, other than it sounded extra special. I admit, I’d always been drawn to the name because it just sounded fancy. …
5 Ways To STOP Drying Out Chicken Breast
Chicken breast, especially the skinless variety, is an excellent lean protein choice for healthy lifestyles. Its low fat and calorie content make it an ideal choice for lighter meals, though one big bummer is that it’s so easy to dry it out, no matter if you cook it in the oven or on the stove. …
How To Make The Best Coffee In A Regular Coffee Maker
Yeah yeah, I know, coffee purists who read this article will be rolling their eyes big time. I know that a regular ol’ drip coffee maker is not the absolute primo way to make a cup of coffee, but for those of us that like to brew a full pot to sip on throughout the…
How To Make Absolutely Perfect Pancakes (And Mistakes To Avoid!)
Anyone can whip together a batch of decent pancakes at home, but have you ever wondered why the pancakes at restaurants and diners are just… better? Amazing, even? They’re thick, fluffy, and moist, yet still so tender that they almost melt away in your mouth. There’s really nothing like tucking into a towering stack of…
What Food You Should REALLY Buy For Snow or Power Outage
We’ve all seen the stories of grocery stores being stripped of their inventory of bread and milk every time a little snow shows up in the forecast. We’ve been conditioned to feel like we need to rush out and buy these things to try and feel prepared for being stuck in our homes, maybe without…
How To Score Free Stuff On Your Birthday!
Birthdays seem to get less fun the older you get. After a certain point you stop being excited about getting a year older and start wrinkling your nose at seeing that number tick higher and higher. I turned 34 on August 30th and decided that I’d try something different this year and cash in on…
What’s The Difference Between Cold Brew and Iced Coffee?
Iced Coffee vs. Cold Brew – What’s The Difference? You’re likely already familiar with iced coffee, but cold brew has stomped onto the coffee scene in a big way and is holding its own as the latest trend for caffeine fiends. But what is the difference between the two? Though they may look and sound similar, the…
44 Toddler Breakfast Ideas To Jazz Up Their Mornings
Are you feeling like your toddler eats the same thing for breakfast day in and day out? You’re not alone. For me, expanding the variety of my toddler’s diet as well as exposing him to new flavors and textures is something that I have prioritized. My goal consists of two things: one, reducing our chances…
How To Bake Christmas Gifts Without Stress
Are you planning to give baked goods as gifts for the holidays? Over the years I’ve learned from many mistakes and mishaps and have put together a list of advice to help you prep and plan for bulk Christmas baking. Choose Your Recipes This is an obvious step, but it’s best that we start at…
The Best Way To Boil Eggs
It doesn’t matter how you want to cook an egg – poached, scrambled, boiled, fried, baked, etc – there are a seemingly endless number of techniques out there that claim to be the “perfect” method. I want to share my favorite way to make a delicious hard-boiled egg. Is it the be all and end…
