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Where (and How) to Shop for Groceries Online

December 17, 2015 by

You shop for clothes, shoes and books online… but what about your groceries? If you hate battling the crowds at the grocery store (or simply can’t find the time to make it there), online grocery shopping may be the answer to your problems. Here are a few great places to shop for groceries online!

Peapod
Whether you want to pick up your groceries on the way home from work without ever leaving your car or simply have them delivered straight to your door, Peapod offers custom options for all types of anti-grocery shoppers. Browse the site’s large selection of organic produce, high-quality meats and seafood items, and fully prepared meals, and be sure to take advantage of its frequent sales and coupons.

Amazon
Your favorite place to shop for electronics may also become your go-to place to shop for groceries. By using the Prime Pantry option, you can fill a box with your favorite snacks, spices and fresh groceries—all for a flat shipping rate of $5.99.

Fresh Direct
Fresh Direct offers one of the largest selections of grocery items of any site, including deli meats and cheeses, bakery items, baby foods, and even wines and spirits. There are new products being added daily, as well as frequent sales just like the ones at the traditional grocery store.

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Sweet Meets Savory in These Fresh Strawberry Recipes

August 20, 2015 by

From strawberry salads to fresh fruit salsas, the little strawberry is getting a major makeover in savory, salty, and sometimes even spicy dishes. If you want to find out how to incorporate strawberries into your dinner creations, these simple recipes will offer some great inspiration.

Spinach and Strawberry Salad [Southern Living]
Combining spinach and strawberry into a salad is one of the most common examples of a savory strawberry dish, and it’s not hard to see why. The combination of the mild greens with the sweet, juicy strawberries tastes delicious, and it perfectly complements anything from marinated chicken to steaks on the grill.

Brie with Strawberries and Honey [Coastal Living]
If you’re hosting a dinner party and want to provide your guests with an attractive hors d’oeuvres, this is a wonderful choice. Rich, creamy brie cheese is topped with warm honey and sweet strawberries in an appetizer that’s just as tasty as it is pretty.

Asparagus with White Balsamic Strawberries [Seasonal and Savory]
This healthy side dish is simple to make and requires only a few simple ingredients. Sliced strawberries warmed in a white balsamic vinegar make a perfect addition to the slightly bitter asparagus.

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How to Brew Coffee at Home, Just Like a Pro Barista

April 2, 2015 by

If your daily coffee shop habit is starting to make an impact on your wallet, it may be time to start getting caffeinated at home. You don’t have to settle for an inferior cup, however; simply follow these tips to brew coffee just like your favorite barista!

  1. Start with high-quality coffee. It may seem obvious, but one of the best ways to brew a great cup is by using great coffee! Try to purchase coffee as soon after it was roasted as possible, such as from a local roaster. Also, buy it in small quantities to ensure its freshness.
  2. Just add water. Fresh, filtered water, that is. Because water is the foundation of your coffee, it should taste fresh and free of chemicals such as chlorine.
  3. Grind beans on the spot. Instead of grinding all of the beans at once at the grocery store, invest in a home grinder so that you can grind them as you use them. Also, be sure to vary the size of the grounds based on what type of brewing system you use. For example, use a coarser grind for a French press and a fine grind for espresso.
  4. Use the proper ratio. To brew the perfect cup of coffee, keep in mind that you should use a ratio of 5 tablespoons of coffee to 16 ounces of water. This amount will brew two standard size cups, but you can double it to make more.

How to Brew Coffee [NCA]
9 Rules for How to Make a Perfect Cup of Coffee [Eating Well]
How to Make the Perfect Cup of Coffee [Real Simple]

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Cooking Without Eggs? Bookmark These Two Websites

February 19, 2015 by

Food allergies sometimes make creativity a necessity when it comes to preparing meals on your own. Lucky for those afflicted with allergies, there are many great resources to help people cook delicious food without the ingredient that trigger reactions. If you need to prepare a dish without eggs, bookmark these two websites for help with substitutions.

  1. Cooking and Baking Without Egg Ingredients [Kids With Food Allergies]
    With this website, egg allergies won’t stop you from making your favorite foods like pizza, cake, and pie. Get those recipes, plus suggestions on how to substitute eggs when used in other baked goods.
  2. Egg Substitutions [Chef in You]
    Discover a list of foods that can be used as eggs substitutes in various recipes. They include unlikely items such as bananas, applesauce, and vegetable oil.

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Learn to Bake This Simple Black Forest Ice Cream Pie

July 24, 2014 by

When you think of the easiest baked goods to make at home, pies usually aren’t top on the list. After rolling the dough, making the filling, and adding all that elaborate crust decoration, making a pie seems downright difficult. This delicious Black Forest Ice Cream Pie recipe is so simple, it will put all of your pie-baking fears to rest.

Black Forest Ice Cream Pie

12 sugar ice cream cones, broken into pieces
5 tablespoons butter, melted
1 pint chocolate chip ice cream
1 pound fresh or thawed frozen cherries, pitted (about 3 cups)
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch

For detailed instructions on preparing this Black Forest Ice Cream Pie, visit Oprah.com.

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Keep These Cooking Conversion Charts Handy in the Kitchen

June 19, 2014 by

Have you ever encountered a recipe that called for 3/8 of a cup, but you only had a tablespoon? What about a recipe that measured all of the ingredients using the Metric system? We’ve all gotten into sticky situations involving measuring while cooking, but these simple measurement equivalent websites will help you the next time you’re in a jam.

Info Please
With a simple chart comparing equivalents of teaspoons, tablespoons, cups, pints, fluid ounces, and more, Info Please is a fast and easy resource to use while cooking. There’s even a metric conversion chart and a conversion calculator that enables you to find the equivalent of everything from weight to temperature.

Nutrient Data Laboratory
If you’re only looking for a very simple conversion chart for a quick measurement equivalent, the Nutrient Data Laboratory’s website is the place to look. The site contains one chart that compares units like cups, tablespoons, and ounces as well as a metric chart with units like grams and kilograms. Because these charts are made to use while cooking or preparing food, it’s very easy to find the units that you likely need.

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