
I’ve only had a few opportunities to shop at an Asian grocery store, and each visit has been a lot of fun. They always offer a unique experience compared to my usual western supermarket trips. Asian grocery stores provide a wide variety of foods I can’t find locally. Since these stores are usually out of…

Every summer, I always try to plant a few yellow squash seeds in my garden. I have the same two goals year after year: to have enough summer squash to share with relatives and to be able to prepare at least one of my favorite vegetable bakes. The lifespan of my three squash plants was…

In my household, one brand of peanut butter reigns supreme: Jif! I won’t waste your time lining up all of the popular brands of peanut butter and explaining in exhaustive detail why Jif is the preferred choice—I don’t have an answer. Sometimes, brands are number one simply because it’s what you’re used to. I can’t…

(This blog post focuses on the items included in the Fall Faves 2023 Voxbox by Influenster.) Fall is in the air, and like every seasonal change we may have to make adjustments to certain aspects of our routine to maintain good health. This is the time of year when pesky allergies creep in and our…

Happy New Year one and all! 2022 is here and I thought I’d kick things off here on my blog with a new post. I recently got a chance to try a new line of flavored rice dishes by Rice a Roni called Heat & Eat. The rice comes in microwavable pouches and it takes…

There’s a YouTube channel I watch frequently from the very talented Julie Pacheco. If you haven’t seen her recipe videos, I highly advise you to do so! Her meals are practical, convenient, and fun. Sometimes she posts videos that help you get the most out of particular ingredients. It’s impressive! In a video for refrigerated…