Planning & Prep
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Planning & Prep
What is Meal Planning and Why is It Important?
Meal planning sounds like a simple habit to get into, and for people who have always done it, it's something that probably comes pretty naturally. Indeed, for habitual meal planners, the idea of not planning out what they and their families are going to eat before visiting the grocery store is probably unnerving. But if you were a habitual meal planner, you wouldn't be reading…...
Oct 8, 2021
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Food Serving Size Calculator: How To Determine Food Portions
Portion sizes can be difficult to eyeball, especially when cooking for a group. You never want to run out of food at your table, but you also don't want to be stuck with tons of…...
May 15, 2023
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Cooking Measurement Conversion: Simple Cooking Guide
Whether you’re in the mood for some banana bread or you’re prepping for a breakfast potluck, it’s important to use the most accurate measurement for the best results. You may often find yourself in a…...
Apr 14, 2023
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Leftover Recipe Generator: How To Use Leftover Food
According to the USDA, over one-third of all available food in the United States goes uneaten due to loss or waste. Food waste can negatively impact the environment due to a rise in methane emissions…...
Jan 20, 2023
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Ham Cooking Time Calculator: Baking, Curing & Storing Explained
Making the perfect piece of ham is a piece of cake when you follow the correct cooking times. Not sure how long to cook a ham? Use our simple ham cooking time calculator to find…...
Mar 28, 2023
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20 Essential Cooking Utensil Names + How to Use Them
Every home cook has acquired a number of cooking utensils over the years, some of which they use all the time and others which they never touch. The more you know about your tools, the…...
May 2, 2022
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Types of Cooking: How to Choose The Right Cooking Method For Your Next Meal
Are you struggling with what to use to cook your next meal? From cultural backgrounds to environments, there are many elements that factor into what cooking method you use. What is the best cooking method…...
Apr 20, 2022
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Learn How To Clean Strawberries in 4 Different Ways
A dish of ripe strawberries is the perfect summertime treat. As the temperature rises, this or a strawberry smoothie is the best way to keep cool. Despite how tasty they are, you may not be into cleaning…...
Feb 1, 2023
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How To Quickly Ripen Bananas: Paper Bag, Oven and More Methods Explained
Quick Answer How do you ripen bananas? Add bananas to a paper bag and close the top loosely. After several days, your bananas will ripen due to the accumulation of ethylene gas. Bananas are a…...
Mar 14, 2023
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25 Surprising Family Dinner Statistics (2023): A Closer Look at the Dinner Table
We’ve all heard that sharing quality time and a meal with your family is good for the soul. But how many people are following this concept? A recent Harvard study showed that 80% of teenagers…...
Nov 14, 2022