WATCH THE VIDEO! The kegerator fire last year was an accident. And how could you have prevented the bee swarm? Sometimes things go wrong at parties that can't be prevented. But plenty of things go wrong at parties that CAN. Watch 7 Ways to Ruin a Super Bowl Party and learn 7 completely … [Read more...]
How to Make Crock Pot Lasagna Video
It's Test Kitchen time again, y'all! As you may know, I don't do a lot of Crock Pot cooking. I guess I'd do more, but I usually don't plan far enough in advance. I'm also not necessarily surrounded by people that love Pot Roast and other typical Crock Pot meals. However, I've seen a lot of … [Read more...]
Crock Pot Lasagna Recipe
WATCH THE VIDEO! If you see this pot a-crockin', better come a-knockin'! If you have ever dreamed of an Italian Grandmother working her magic in the kitchen while you are {insert other thing you are doing here} you may be in need of Crock Pot Lasagna. Mama Mia! If you use store bought sauce … [Read more...]
Snowball Cupcakes Video
You know those people that score the winning touchdown in their high school championship game and brag talk about it for the rest of their lives? Well, I might be that person when it comes to my Snowball Cupcakes. My victory didn't happen in high school, rather the holiday season of 2010 at the … [Read more...]
How to Make a Buttermilk Substitute Video
Buttermilk makes everything better. Except when you accidentally put it in your coffee. Buttermilk, the cultured dairy product found on most supermarket shelves in the US, is made from fermented cow's milk. Buttermilk's tangy taste and thick consistency isn't the best for drinking (unless you're … [Read more...]
How to Make Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Video
I have to laugh when I hear parents say, "Me and the kids are carving pumpkins." Chances are, it's Mom or Dad showing off the the artistic knife skills in the family... not the kiddies. Because, let's face it, pumpkin carving is dangerous. No Halloween activity has more potential to send someone … [Read more...]
Are You Gonna Eat That?
Babble Vlog! Are you gonna eat that? Because maybe you shouldn't. Have you ever had catastrophic spoilage in your kitchen? If you've ever been curious about the shelf life of certain foods or how to make other foods last longer, check out my video, Are You Gonna Eat That? at Babble's Family … [Read more...]
Getting into Club Sandwich
Babble Vlog! I love Club Sandwiches! But I typically don't make the jaw-unhinging, double-decker variety served in restaurants. So I wonder, is it the third piece of bread that makes a Club Sandwich a Club Sandwich? Check out my video, Getting into Club Sandwich at Babble's Family Kitchen and find … [Read more...]
Better Soups, Stews and Chilies Video
Babble Vlog! This has been an extremely hot summer with all kinds of dangerous weather. And unfortunately, Fall hasn’t brought much relief — yet. But with football season in full effect and cool Fall evenings right around the corner, doesn’t a bowl of Chipotle Chicken Chili sound like a winner? Here … [Read more...]
Sunday Yummies! Caramelized Onions
There's gold in them there onions. This step by step guide, How to Caramelize Onions from Valentina at Cooking on the Weekends details the simple yet magical process that turns ordinary brown onions into sweet, rich, caramelized gold. Valentina's easy stove top method uses clarified, unsalted … [Read more...]
Flour Tortilla Bowl Recipe
The Endless Summer of Salad continues! I've tossed a lot of salads this summer and here's a super fun and easy way to serve them. If you've ever wondered how to make a Flour Tortilla Salad Bowl, I'm here to dispel the mystery! What you need to Make a Flour Tortilla Salad Bowl: flour … [Read more...]
