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Banana Cream Pie What can be easier than this pie? Not much! Bananas, vanilla pudding, cream cheese, and a graham cracker crust come together to make this quick, delicious, traditional summer treat. I usually have all of these ingredients already in my kitchen, so whipping this up for a last-minute treat is a no-brainer. Start by preparing your graham cracker crust. Ready-made is totally fine
Fiber is a type of insoluble or soluble carbohydrate that does not get digested in the system. Both types fill you up, but soluble fiber gives you a little more benefit than insoluble. When consumed, it attracts water and forms a gel-like consistency in your stomach. This gel helps block the absorption of cholesterol, helping to reduce the risk of heart disease. It’s recommended to
A lot of studies and research has shown that kids who eat breakfast perform better in school and overall have a healthier lifestyle and body. Eating breakfast will not only promote proper growth, but will sustain energy needed to function throughout the day. Breakfast is often times a victim of the morning time crunch. From the time that alarm clock goes off, to the moment
Dough or Batter, What’s the Difference? Even if you’re a relative expert in the kitchen, there are still likely to be a few terms that can cause a bit of confusion. For example, while you might have a vague sense of the difference between a “dough” and a “batter,” you might not know exactly how they differ. Form and Consistency Many people distinguish between a
Jelly Roll, Cookie Sheet, or Baking Sheet – What’s the Difference? You know that it’s always important to have the right baking equipment when you’re ready to make your favorite recipe. Sometimes you know exactly what cooking instrument is being called for in a particular recipe, but there might be other pieces of equipment you’re not so sure of. For example, do you know the
Homemade Whipped Cream Forget the stuff in the can! Making your own whipped cream at home is easy, more economical, and tastes much better than anything you can buy in your grocer’s freezer or dairy section. No more mystery ingredient “whipped topping”. Whip up your own cream for all of your dessert needs in less than 5 minutes with only 2 ingredients! Heavy whipping cream
Quick Puff Pastry I have always wanted to try and make my own puff pastry, but the traditional method kind of made me nervous. Making a big slab of butter? I wasn’t sure if I could do it properly, and that is a LOT of butter to waste if it didn’t work out right. When I came across another method to make quick puff pastry
The Pros and Cons Of A Stand Mixer? There are many kitchen tools and gadgets that tempt the home chef. None of them is quite as tempting as the stand mixer. Yet is a stand mixer all it’s promised to be? Is it really worth the expense, and lost counter space, to add another kitchen appliance to your home? Let’s take a look at the
Frosted Ovaltine Chocolate Cupcakes I had a sudden craving for chocolate last night. So right before bed I whipped up a few dozen regular sized cupcakes, and a few dozen minis. Then I ate a couple. I didn’t get around to the frosting until this afternoon, but honestly, this cake is so moist and flavorful that it can stand alone without the frosting. I like
So here you are… you feel like you’ve been doing everything right in dealing with your PCOS and it’s many symptoms. You’ve been exercising, getting your beauty sleep, cleaning up your diet, ramping up those supplements, and drinking plenty of water. Then the downward spiral happens… some cravings here or there hit that you indulge in… stressful days at work, long frigid winter days suck
Hey Smidgers, Have you ever had to throw bread away because it doesn’t get eaten fast enough? It happens all the time around the smidge household. We are not big bread eaters, and usually, forget we have a loaf that we need to eat. The Lovely Amy’s best friend found an easy bread pudding recipe one day, and in true Smidge fashion, I tweaked it
Hey Smidgers! I have great news! The Tiny House is home. It has been a crazy few weeks or so. Sit back and let me tell you all about it. I came home from work in early October with plans to get the Tiny house ready to move then, but life got in the way as it is prone to do. I have had a
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