Divine Mercy Sunday

This Divine Mercy Sunday brings about such appreciation for the some of the greatest hardships that have been present in my life. This day, the Sunday after Easter is the day that St. Faustina was canonized. Through St. Faustina, "the Lord Jesus communicates to the...

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Migraine Relief

Migraines are brutal. They can be caused by hormonal shifts, stress, allergies, weather changes, lack of sleep, poor diet, the list goes on. They can feel like a dull soreness, throbbing or stabbing pain. They can last days. Migraines can cause dizziness, nausea...

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Thanksgiving Meal Planning

It's almost here! If you are hosting Thanksgiving this year you are somewhere in the range of having your plan set with multiple lists color coded by day for shopping, prepping and cooking or... you don't even know where you are getting your turkey from. Here are...

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Your Cutting Board

In Culinary Fundamentals we are taught to use a rubber mat under our cutting board. This is one of my favorite at home tips that seems like it should have been so obvious and I can’t believe how many years that I was cooking at home with slippery cutting boards. I...

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Mise en Place

Everything in its place. When you set up your mise it is the most satisfying feeling to have everything cut and prepared perfectly in the most appropriate container and lined up in the order that you plan to use it. This is how food establishments keep things...

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Knife Sharpening

A sharp knife is a safe knife. Invest in a sharpening stone, they are not very expensive (mine was $30) and when you realize how dull your knives have gotten you will be so happy you did. Not only are sharp knives safer, but they are also so much more fun. When...

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