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Effective Solutions for Bakery Food Waste
Food waste within the bakery industry is a rising concern that affects not only the environment but also the economic health of small businesses. Bakeries face the daily challenge of balancing product availability with unpredictable consumer demand. This often results in significant amounts of unsold goods. We’re discussing a few effective solutions for bakery food waste to bring respite to this qualm. The Bread and Butter of the Issue Recent data highlights the staggering extent of bakery food waste, with millions of tons of bread and baked goods discarded each year. This not only contributes to environmental degradation due to the methane released by rotting food in landfills but also…
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Dinner Time!
Dinner time is a pain in my skillet. I could easily cook for my entire family. Easy peasy. Then in the blink of an eye, I am cooking for 2. ACKKKKKK!! I always make too much. Then we eat TOO much. (THEN I wonder why I’m so round??) ANYWAY!! Whine, whine…. (have too! It’s in the NAME of the BLOG!!) Cooking for two is HARD. It sounds stupid to say that but going from a big family to just two gives me a headache. Even though I WHINE about COOKING dinner. I am not whining about dishing up dinner, sitting at the table or even putting dishes in the dishwasher…
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I’m Celebrating My New Dowan Pasta Bowls With Lasagna Soup!!
I don’t know about you but new kitchen stuff makes me so giddy. ESPECIALLY the Dowan kind! Do you remember the amazing baking dish?? The one I made the Blueberry Lemon Crumble in!? The baking dish is the one I reach for every single time. It is perfect. (It’s also on sale on Amazon!) As perfect as my baking dish is my new Dowan Pasta Bowls are EVEN BETTER!!!!!! Check out the colors!!! How amazing are these bright, cheerful, vibrant, and PERFECT bowls?!?! This is a set of four bowls, 8.5″ around. These bowls hold 35 ounces!!! Perfect as a salad bowl, prep bowl or soup bowl. They are SO…
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Breakfast Meals You Should Add to Your Brunch Menu
Many people believe the most important meal of their day is breakfast. It gives you fuel to take on the world, helping with concentration, boosting your energy, and providing the nutrients required for health and wellness. However, most days, our breakfast consists of a cup of coffee and a snack that we grab on the way out of the house. If you have time this weekend, cook a more balanced breakfast or brunch. You can add many different dishes to your menu, including a new spin on classic breakfast meals. From sweet waffles to savory bakes, there are many flavors to explore. Whether you want to catch up with some…
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Blueberry Lemon Dessert
This is what happens when I get bored on a weekend. Dessert. A BIG ole dessert. I like this dessert because it looks delicious and tastes even better. I found this recipe on TikTok. Of course, I wrote all the steps down but forgot to write who to give credit too. So I apologize for that. This is a super easy dump and bake dessert. Start with a beautiful ceramic baking dish I suggest one by DOWAN. I gotta gush here! This Dowan baking dish holds 135 OUNCES!!! A beautiful white 9″ x 13″ ceramic pan with HANDLES! HOLY GUACAMOLE this is a heavy dish, weighing in at 8.4 pounds!! …
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3 Signs It’s Time To Upgrade Your Kitchen
Some may argue that the kitchen is the heart of the home. After all, it’s where we prepare delicious meals for the household and gather to talk. Like any other area of your home, there comes a time when the kitchen needs some renovation to enhance the space. Delve into the common signs it’s time to upgrade your kitchen to keep this room in incredible shape! It’s Too Cramped When you’re in the kitchen with another household member, are you stepping on one another’s toes? If so, it may be time to renovate and opt for a new layout. For instance, a peninsula countertop can leave a space feeling more closed…
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The Non’s Killer Beans
This is called multi-tasking. Amber, my son Zachary’s girlfriend wanted another of his favorite recipes The Non’s Killer Beans. I would write it out here too. How smart am I?! Okay, fine ………. it’s just easier to type on the laptop than typing it all out on my phone. So, HECK, lets just make a post our of it. Truly!!!! This is a REALLY good recipe especially when it’s cold outside. I promise it sounds weird but it works!! It’s SUPER easy to make. Tastes even better day two! It’s easy to double or quadruple. ADDED bonus is it can be done in the insta-pot or the crock-pot OR stove…
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Six Gadgets You Need To Get Creative In The Kitchen!
Let’s get creative in the kitchen, beyond your standard battery of kitchen gadgets that just get you by, you should have a few stored away for when the kitchen can be used for more than just your average weeknight dinner. Better yet, turn that sometimes boring weeknight dinner into something fantastic and fun with the use of one of these gadgets! 1. Mixer: We know we said beyond the standard. But, how many of the conventional kitchen mixers have the ability to make ice cream? To make incredibly long spirals of noodles, veggie or otherwise? When you look at your mixer, and you need to add some flair to…