By Natalie Richoux Soaring in popularity for many household kitchens are additions of the air fryer. Making them so appealing are the number of uses for this kitchen appliance! While fried foods are delicious, using a conventional oil fryer has… read more
Forks & Spoons
Refreshing Summer Fruit Salad
By Colleen McTiernan After spending the day basking in the hot sun, a cool, crisp meal seems to be in order. Rather than a popsicle or a bowl of ice cream, consider a nice light fruit salad to keep you… read more
Fun in the Sun: Constructing your own solar oven
By Colleen McTiernan | Photo by Jimmy Ho Photography Instead of dreading the heat this summer, use it to your advantage by engaging in a fun, food-related project with your little ones. With these instructions for an easy-to-make solar oven,… read more
Mas Molletes, Por Favor!
Cinco de Mayo is fast approaching, and while this holiday celebrates the Mexican Army’s victory at the Battle of Puebla, not Mexico’s independence as many people commonly believe, that does not mean you cannot celebrate with some delicious Mexican food!… read more
Boxty in the Griddle, Boxty in the Pan …
By Colleen McTiernan … if you can’t make boxty, then you’ll never get a man! Or at least that is how the old Irish saying goes. Boxty is an Irish potato pancake typically made with both mashed and raw, grated… read more
Easy Edible Mason Jar Gifts
By Colleen McTiernan | Photos by Sincerely Gone Photography This holiday season, skip the shopping malls and forgo online gift hunting. Instead, consider making presents for everyone on your list. These easy, layered treats are bound to please people of… read more
Let Them Eat Cupcakes! Easy recipes and helpful tips to make your next bake sale a success
By Colleen McTiernan Froot Loop Treats Makes 12 servings 4 tablespoons butter 8 ounces marshmallows (4 ½ cups) 5 ½ cups Froot Loops Melt butter and marshmallows together in a large pot until smooth, about 5 minutes. Pour mixture into… read more
Making Life Easier, One Meal at a Time
By Colleen McTiernan Say goodbye to your slow cooker and kick your stovetop pressure cooker to the curb. There is a new kitchen appliance in town, and it is a heavyweight! Electric pressure cookers do the work of several appliances… read more
Colcannon: A Spin on Irish Tradition
By Colleen McTiernan Colcannon is a staple in Irish cuisine. In fact, it used to be served as a main dish instead of a side dish, as it usually is today. Depending on what county you’re from in Ireland, traditional… read more
On Top of Spaghetti…
By Carmen Basile MEATBALLS 1 pound lean ground beef (addition of lean Italian sausage meat optional) 1 large egg 1–2 slices water-soaked white bread 2/3 cup prepared Italian breadcrumbs* Salt and pepper to taste Mix all ingredients thoroughly and shape into patties… read more