Tongue-in-cheek Warning: Right up front I’m going to address the snickering and giggling. This is a family-friendly blog where that sort of silliness is not going to be tolerated. I especially don’t want you to be forced to explain why you’re giggling uncontrollably at a kitchen blog. So as you’re reading, don’t head towards the thought-gutter when I’m writing about … [Read more...]
Kitchen Organizing 101 – The Pantry
Introduction Spring is here (at least on the calendar)! I say on the calendar, because it’s cold, dreary, and nasty outside. I know in my head real Spring is just around the corner, but it sure doesn’t feel like it. Nevertheless, I’m getting that Spring Cleaning itch. Does it happen to you? You’ve been cooped up all Winter in the house. Going outside is a pain with the coats, … [Read more...]
🎬D.A.A.M. Captain America
When I envisioned this series, I had this grand plan I was going to carefully watch each of the movies and develop ingenious ways to intertwine my love of cinema with film-inspired recipes. I’m a huge fan of the Marvel movies, so one of my goals was to work my way through the catalog of movies leading up to the premiere of Avengers: Infinity War on April 27, 2018. The first … [Read more...]
🛠Tools I Use – Evernote
From the way I organize my recipes to the way I clean my kitchen, I’ve got a system. It drives much of the Hectic Family nuts! But my systems provide structure and efficiency that's very comforting. I know I won’t forget things when they're on a checklist. I also know when I’m searching for something, my systems provide a framework that accelerates the process. My systems save … [Read more...]
⏱Kitchen Time Savers – More Cleanup Tips
Previously I wrote about some kitchen cleanup tips used at Hectic Manor. I presented strategies for attacking messes and how to efficiently get work done. But that's one side of the coin. The other is to avoid making messes altogether. It's been a hard lesson for me to learn, but I’m slowly incorporating these into my own portfolio. First off, reconsider how you prep your … [Read more...]