A pretty large percent of American workers work in an office environment. We could debate the pros and cons of productivity, synergy, team building, etc., but what I really want to discuss is the toll that office work takes on our rings, ring settings, and jewelry in general. Several years ago, when I worked at… Read More
Category Archives: Cooking
Baking Mats
I have had several questions about the red baking mat that appears often in blog photos. Still others have asked what a Silpat or baking mat does for cooking. My original experience with baking mats was in the 1990s and the original brand of baking mats, Silpat. Originally, for me, it was a good alternative… Read More
Easy Peasy Chicken and Rice
This is a great week night recipe. It is fast, healthy and doesn’t take a lot of prep time. It is also simple to clean up! For me, it hits a home run! To make my Easy Peasy Chicken and Rice, you will need: 1 Rotisserie chicken, bones and skin removed, cut into approx. 2… Read More
Acorn, Butternut and Spaghetti Squash Tips and Recipe
Super easy tip here. We enjoy eating acorn, butternut, spaghetti squash, and similar gourds. Cutting through and cleaning out the seeds and strings are the hardest part of preparing these vegetables. I was always taught to use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and strings, but I have discovered that a melon baller works… Read More