Back by popular demand.... It's getting quite cold here on the east coast so it's the perfect time to get hunkered down and cook some slow cooked meals to comfort you and keep you warm. I bought my very first slow cooker last year. Gone are those stressful nights trying to figure out a last minute dinner plan for my cranky, hungry kids. My slow cooker has certainly lived up to its motto: "cooks while the cook's away." Honestly, it's just so easy to use. Simply dump your food in the porcelain pot in the morning and, when … [Read more...]
Crock Pot Giveaway!
September 7, 2012 By 392 Comments
Now that summer is over and schools have started, fall is in the air and it's time to get your crock on! It was only last year that I bought my first crock pot and my culinary life has forever been changed. Gone are those stressful nights of trying to figure out a last minute dinner plan for my cranky, hungry kids. The crock certainly lives up to it's motto: "cooks while the cook's away." There's no excuse. Using a crock pot is too easy. Dump your food in the morning and when you get home at night, your meal is ready to be … [Read more...]
Honey Glazed Crock Pot Chicken
March 19, 2012 By 9 Comments
Just because the weather's getting warmer and spring is literally around the corner doesn't mean that your slow cooker needs to be stowed away until next winter. Before my ventures into slow cookery, the crock pot was synonymous with heavy, hearty stews and calorie-laden dishes (read wintertime). However, there are plenty of dishes that won't bust your gut but will satiate your appetite. I was still eager to try chicken in the crock pot. It seems the only meat I've tried to cook is beef. And, while the crock pot is better-served for red … [Read more...]
Reaping the Benefits of the Fall Apple Harvest
October 5, 2011 By 9 Comments
It finally feels like fall. There’s a subtle chill in the air, shorts and t-shirts have been traded in for pants and long-sleeves, and U-PICK signs are dotted alongside many of the farms throughout the small towns of Long Island. This year, apple picking took on a different meaning for me. In addition to creating a wonderful family activity and an effortless science lesson, I was also searching for those perfect ripe apples to help recreate some of Mom’s recipes from her collection. I’ve definitely got food on the brain. Like any city folk … [Read more...]
