Billie Zeelen
Jello shots are a great drink to have for parties. They’re fun, they’re easy to make, but they take a long time to set. If you are throwing a party, you’ll want to get as much of the prep out of the way as possible, so you don’t have to stress beforehand. The last thing you want to be doing … Read More
Tortillas are the perfect base or even accompaniment to a lot of dishes, and running out can be a complete disaster. Or, you may have bought in bulk, and now you don’t know what to do with them. You have simply made too many, and now you don’t fancy having tortillas all week. The good news is that you can … Read More
Buying in bulk will always save you money. Except, maybe, when you buy things that are on offer because they are going out of date, and you really don’t want every meal to be the same because the offer spoke to your frugal nature. But you don’t want to throw out all that cheese, and cheese can go off quickly … Read More
There’s only so many hot dogs you can reasonably eat in one go. The bad news is that most hot dog buns come in large packets, so what do you do with the buns you haven’t used? You might have even bought a few packets because they were nearing the end of their shelf life, and they were on sale, … Read More
Radishes have been a staple in our diets well before the 3rd Century B.C., and though we’ve managed to produce different varieties, it can be unpredictable exactly how much radish we get in a season. If you grow your own radishes, you’ll know that how much you get from each crop can wildly depend on the weather you get during … Read More
You can absolutely freeze potatoes that you’ve cooked, but like with any frozen and then thawed food, it will change in texture than if you used it straight away. If you freeze the potatoes wrong, you can end up with soggy or grainy potatoes, rather than the perfect potatoes you actually wanted. Freezing cooked potatoes does cut down on the … Read More
Cantaloupes are wonderfully tasty melons that are best in their harvest season. While that goes without saying – every fruit is best enjoyed within their particular window of harvest – some are more available than others at different times of the year. Getting them fresh when they are out of season usually means turning to imports. While there’s nothing wrong … Read More
Bean sprouts are a very versatile ingredient, used all over the world for their crisp, fresh texture, in a myriad of ways, from soups to salads. You can even use them raw, but only use them in this way if the label says they are ready to eat, otherwise you could risk getting salmonella. Bean sprouts also have the benefit … Read More
Ah, cheese. Who doesn’t love a bit of Parmesan? While you can use leftover cheese fairly easily, maybe you bought a lot of it, and you don’t want cheese every day for the rest of your week, or month. You probably know by now that dairy products can be tricky to freeze, but there are some exceptions, such as butter … Read More
Rice Krispie treats are perfect snacks that kids love, and these chewy treats also hold a lot of nostalgia for many parents. While these treats consist of butter, Rice Krispies, and marshmallows, some recipes will call for additional ingredients such as crushed sweets, chocolate chips or even sprinkles. But what if you went a bit overboard on the portions? There’s … Read More
