How to Make Perfectly Poached Eggs You may think that perfectly poached eggs are the sole domain of restaurants and expensive hotels, but they’re not. With a little practice and some great tips, you too can learn How to Make Perfectly Poached Eggs. Think of enjoying the art of breakfast with poached eggs. There are…
How To Set a Table
How To Set a Table Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or want to make your everyday dining a little more elegant, knowing How To Set a Table properly is a necessary skill. It can be a little intimidating to try to figure out where everything goes on your own though, so I’m happy to…
How to Throw a Halloween Party
How to Throw a Halloween Party Trick or Treating is lots of fun but why limit the Halloween fun to one day? Extend your fun by learning How to Throw a Halloween Party for your friends and neighbors! I love Halloween and it’s not just because of the candy (but candy and other Halloween treats…
How to Make the Perfect Pie Crust Recipe
How to Make the Perfect Pie Crust Recipe One of the best things any aspiring baker can do is to learn How to Make a Perfect Pie Crust Recipe. Once you’ve mastered the crust, you can do a lot with the filling. From a traditional apple or pumpkin pie to a fancier custard, pecan or…
Fall Garden Tips to Get You Ready for Winter
Fall Garden Tips to Get You Ready for Winter Gardening Tips for Fall and Winter Fall Garden Tips to Get You Ready for Winter – Preparing your garden for the cooler weather that comes with fall and winter can help your spring garden look even better. In most of Canada, there’s still a month or…
What is Chayote Squash and What Do I Do With It?
What is Chayote Squash and What Do I Do With It? What is Chayote Squash and What Do I Do With It? Chayote (chai·ow·tei) squash, also known as mirliton squash or Mexican pear squash, is a small summer squash native to Mexico but now found worldwide in warmer climates. Chayote, like the tomato, is technically…
How to Pop a Champagne Bottle or Sparkling Wine
How to Pop a Champagne Bottle or Sparkling Wine I don’t know about you but for me, sparkling wine or champagne makes any occasion feel more like a celebration. A lot of people feel nervous about opening champagne or sparkling wine though. It seems that everyone has a story of a cork exploding across a…
How To Clean a Garbage Disposal
How to Clean a Garbage Disposal Garbage disposals can be really handy for getting rid of kitchen waste, but they have a tendency to get a bit smelly from time to time. Today I will show you How to Clean a Garbage Disposal easily and efficiently. Because garbage disposals are located in sinks they’re the…
How to Hard Boil Eggs
How to Hard Boil Eggs I don’t know about you, but hard boiled eggs are one of my favorite sources of quick protein, that is why I wanted to show you How to Hard Boil Eggs. They’re very portable, super easy to make, and you can batch cook them and use them for a week….
How to Remove a Tomato Skin
How to Remove a Tomato Skin If you grow tomatoes or love going to the farmer’s market, at some point you’ll find yourself with more tomatoes than your family can eat. This is where How to Remove a Tomato Skin will come in very handy. I love going to the local farmer’s market during the…
How to Cook a Ham 101
How to Cook a Ham 101 The holidays are almost upon us and many of you have taken on the rather daunting task of hosting a big family dinner this year. This is where How to Cook a Ham 101 will come in so handy. While some people choose to serve different proteins, like a…
Roast Beef 101
Roast Beef 101 A roast beef dinner can be so comforting but if you overcook it, it is the biggest disappointment ever. That is why I have for you today Roast Beef 101. My number one tip for you would be to always cook by temperature not by time. Ovens vary so your outcome is…