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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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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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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…
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Candy Canes & Chocolate Treats!!! Thank you Nestle!!
Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial. I love Christmas!!!! I love everything about it!! I love shopping, wrapping, presents and of course the CANDY!! I love Christmas Candy!! Okay, now I have to admit I am NOT a fan of the candy cane. I don’t buy them because no one in the house will eat them. We just aren’t candy cane people. Until Christmas 2013!!! HELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOO!!! I’ve officially changed my mind!!!! Did you know that Nestle makes candy canes that taste just LIKE Sweetarts?!?!?!? OH MY GOODNESS!!! One broke in the box and I thought well let’s try one……. welllllll this NaNa has hidden 4 candy…
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End Childhood Hunger!!! Virtual Bake Sale!!
I received this BEAUTIFUL and unique Villeroy & Boch platter for our Virtual Food Blogger Bake Sale. What a wonderful cause!! Ending Childhood Hunger!! Please donate! If you can’t get to an actual bake sale you could pretend (and save the calories) by clicking here I made brownies with peanut butter centers. Don’t you wish you lived close to me right now?? “Donate Now to Help End Childhood Hunger” Please help me reach our team’s virtual goal of 00 or more by donating now to this worthwhile cause. Follow the links to purchase Villeroy & Boch products including the New Wave Plate shown here. MSRP $47, currently on sale for $35.25. I received a Villeroy & Boch platter and…