After a few years of research, I finally decided to purchase a freeze dryer. It was one of the best purchases I have ever made. The only regret I have is that I didn't buy one sooner. My teenage son has Celiac Disease, which means his body cannot process gluten. Unlike with many food allergies, if a person with Celiac Disease consumes gluten, it will do permanent damage and … [Read more...] about Why Buying a Freeze Dryer is a Must for a Gluten-Free Diet
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Best Air Fryer Toaster Oven Combos
Anyone who considers themselves a foodie or who enjoys preparing food likely knows about the trendy new appliance called an air fryer. If you're like I was, maybe you've heard about it but are not sure what it does exactly. Let me fill you in: an air fryer is an electric countertop appliance which crisps foods. Basically, it's a healthy alternative to frying since it only uses … [Read more...] about Best Air Fryer Toaster Oven Combos
Standard and Mini Cuisinart Food Processors
In our kitchen, our rule is don’t buy uni-taskers. If it’s not a tool I can pull out for many different uses, I don’t have the room to store it. Our Cuisinart food processor comes out all of the time! If you’ve never owned a food processor, you need to. It will change your cooking world. It’s amazing the recipes you can create with it. As a home cook, it’s one of my … [Read more...] about Standard and Mini Cuisinart Food Processors
Best Bagless Vacuums for Any Budget
I have a reputation for being hard on vacuums. In the first nine years of my marriage, I went through at least five vacuums. Then we moved to a house with a central vacuum, and my vacuuming dreams came true. My vacuum had great suction power, a seemingly endless cord, and every attachment I needed to clean up after my kids. A few years later we moved again, and I wasn’t sure I … [Read more...] about Best Bagless Vacuums for Any Budget
Spiral Slicers for Making Zoodles
One of the greatest things about summer is the availability of fresh produce. Whether grown in your backyard or bought at the farmer’s market, nothing tastes better than earth-grown, sun-kissed, fresh-picked fruits and vegetables. For Mother’s Day, my husband and kids gifted me a spiralizer, aka spiral slicer. As one who loves new kitchen gadgets, I had been giving hints, … [Read more...] about Spiral Slicers for Making Zoodles