In this post, I will give you a few tips on how to select and cook acorn squash. Luckily selecting acorn squash is easier than some produce items, such as watermelon, cantaloupe, and pineapple. Well, it is for me anyway. Even when I think I have finally mastered selecting a pineapple or watermelon, sometimes I…
Homemade pumpkin pie spice is a combination of 5 fragrant spices found in many store-bought premade blends of pumpkin pie spice. You can substitute this spice mixture in any recipe that calls for pumpkin pie spice. What types of recipes would be delicious with pumpkin pie spice? Muffins Quick bread Cookies ~ Like these…
Homemade Corn-Free Worcestershire Sauce ~ now you can make your own and never miss out on the flavor in recipes again! **Please Note: Worcestershire sauce ~ Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce is gluten, peanut, soy, tree nut, dairy, shellfish, and egg-free. Annie’s Worcestershire Sauce contains soy, cornstarch, and wheat. To Make A Corn-Free and Allergy-Friendly Substitute Worcestershire Sauce…
Sometimes little things like a simple corn-free baking powder substitute can make a big difference in someone’s life when they have food allergies/sensitivities. When I found out I had a list of foods I was sensitive to, I was both glad (because I wanted to feel better) and somewhat overwhelmed because there were a lot…
How to pick and cut a watermelon… There’s nothing quite like a sweet juicy watermelon but sometimes selecting one can be tricky business. With that said…I wasn’t very good at picking a sweet, juicy watermelon. My mom is a pro at this. She thumps on a few of those big round, sometimes oval-shaped fruits and…
Milk and egg substitutions for baking and cooking. There are lots of reasons you may find yourself needing dairy or egg substitutes while preparing food and they are not just related to allergies or sensitivities. Sometimes we just run out of ingredients or find the shelf life of something has expired. These are just some…
Gluten-free flour blends for baking and cooking can save you money especially if you watch for sales. I have to be honest though, I never see many gluten-free flours go on sale. I used to buy all my special flours in bulk because when I became gluten-free there just weren’t any premade mixes to be…
