How to Peel a Peach
With canning season upon us, it seemed like a good time to share this little tutorial. I was so happy to learn this new skill a few years ago. It is much easier than trying to cut the skin off a fresh peach, and saves a lot of time! Step One Put a large pot [...]
Peace in the Kitchen: Recipe Cheat Sheet
I love to tape frequently used recipes to the inside of my spice cabinet. It is just so handy to have them right there. The problem with my little cabinet is that it was getting out of control: So I made a recipe cheat sheet. Since it is typed, I could fit more on one [...]
Peace in the Kitchen: Avoid Toxins
I hate to stress about chemicals flying around my kitchen; it is an extra thing to worry about and plain unnecessary. Having my counter tops covered in chemicals and breathing in toxic fumes while I clean, is a long way from peace and joy for me. Harsh, toxic chemicals can easily be avoided by making [...]
Peace in the Kitchen: Use A Timer!
Ah, the kitchen timer. So simple, yet so effective! Be warned: this post is going to reveal my highly distractible nature A few days ago I woke up to the faint smell of bread in the air. I lay there for a minute trying to figure out where this aroma was coming from. Then it [...]
Peace in the Kitchen: Write In Your Cookbooks!
Have you ever made a meal only to find out it was the same recipe you used last year that no one liked? Or is it just me who does that? The recipe pictured was one of those occasions. I was so happy to have dinner prepared when my husband came home, the house smelled [...]
My Go-to Recipes From Around The Web
It’s Kitchen Week here at Delighting in the Days! Since the kitchen is often the hub of the home, and also happens to be one of my favorite places, I’d like to dedicate the next few days to sharing a few tips on creating and maintaining a peaceful kitchen! Let’s kick things off with some [...]
Snacks and more Snacks!
This last week in the kitchen has been all about snacks! I purchased the Healthy Snacks to Go e-book (by Katie Kimball from KitchenStewardship.com) and decided to cook my way through it. I usually do that with new cookbooks. I am not very disciplined when it comes to taking my time, so we have had [...]
Favorite Salad Nuts
I thought it might be nice to take a little break from the serious talk and share a yummy recipe that makes me very happy… These nuts are delicious sprinkled on a salad or eaten alone. I especially enjoy them on a bed of lettuce or baby spinach with crumbled feta, avocado, and dried cranberries [...]
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