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Clean Your Fridge in 20 Minutes

April 19, 2018 by connie Leave a Comment

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Picture from Thermador Home.

We speed cleaned the @orsongygi fridge. And we finished off an entire jar of pickles in the process.

Cleaning out your entire fridge is a daunting task. There’s no way around it. But we followed FIVE streamlined steps that helped us focus and get things done as quickly as possible.

Our goal was to complete the task in 20 mins. It took closer to 30… but we still feel so good about it!! It’s shiny and fresh and pretty.

Cleaning your fridge in 20 minutes (or so):

  1. Empty everything from your fridge. Throw away anything that is past its prime.
  2. Remove the drawers and shelves. Wash them in warm, soapy water and let them air dry.
  3. Wipe down the inside of the fridge. Don’t forget the door seal. (Use this sandwich spreader to help get in the cracks.)
  4. Return food to the fridge. Wipe down sticky jars and bottles before placing them back in the fridge. Read below for some tips on where to store your produce.
  5. Clean the outside of the fridge!

And be done with it!

Storing food in your fridge:

It can certainly be frustrating to put fresh produce in the fridge and pull it out just a few days later and find moldy, rotten, food. Storing your produce correctly can help preserve its life!

Low Humidity- More Air Flow

Leave your fridge drawer open, which allows the ethylene gas to release from the drawer, thereby preserving the fruit for a longer period of time.

  • apples
  • avocados
  • bananas
  • cantaloupe
  • figs
  • honeydew melon
  • kiwi
  • mangoes
  • papayas
  • pears
  • plantains
  • stone fruit (apricot, nectarine, peaches, plums)

High Humidity- Less Air Flow

  • broccoli
  • brussel sprouts
  • cabbage
  • carrots
  • cauliflower
  • cucumbers
  • eggplant
  • green beans
  • herbs (cilantro, dill, parsley, thyme)
  • leafy greens  (kale, lettuces, spinach, Swiss chard, water cress
  • okra
  • peas
  • peppers
  • strawberries
  • summer squash
  • watermelon

So a good rule of thumb:

Low Humidity for foods that rot.

High Humidity for foods that wilt.

 

We loved this Infographic from Realsimple.com. No more second guessing how long things are good for! Just print this off and store it with your recipes or in your pantry.

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Cleaning Out Your Freezer

April 19, 2018 by connie Leave a Comment

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Picture from Thermador Home.

My freezer is constantly in a state of “Slam the Door and Run!” It’s so over packed with delicious food I’m certain I’ll eat later, that to add one more thing requires taking at least one thing out.  Please tell me someone can relate?

The freezer often doesn’t make it on my regular “to-clean” list. Which means mysterious packages, oozing goo and debris can hide out in the darkest corners of this cold space for a long time without going noticed.

We want to help you get your freezer freshened and help you close that door without any special ninja skills.

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Filed Under: FAQ'S, Spring Cleaning Tagged With: clean, cleaning, freezer, how to, Spring cleaning

Oven Cleaning

April 12, 2018 by connie Leave a Comment

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Picture from Acquire Design

The oven is on our minds and in our hearts today as we tackle Spring Cleaning in our kitchens. We love celebrating the underdogs of the kitchen. The mighty workhorses that make our lives much easier, but sometimes these trusty appliances go under appreciated and unnoticed. Especially when it comes to keeping them clean.

If you’re like me, it’s easy to spill in the oven, make a big mess and horrible smell, and close the door and forget all about it until the next time I turn on the oven and fill the house with smoke. I love to procrastinate cleaning my oven, mostly just because it feels hard. But we’ve got some tricks to help get your oven sparkling clean. And without a lot of hassle, so you might even do it more than once a year.

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Tangy Lemon Meringue Bites

April 11, 2018 by candaceheward Leave a Comment

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Picture from Sweet Peas and Saffron

Heather recently visited Brooke Walker at Studio5 KSL during COLOR WEEK. They’ve been celebrating the new book Craft the Rainbow, from The House that Lars Built. It’s a beautiful declaration of color! Brooke has been showcasing a different color each day. We were lucky to visit on YELLOW day!!! Sunshine!!!!

The crew at Studio5 assigned Heather the task of sharing a YELLOW food. She was inspired by Sweet Peas and Saffron’s tangy, lemon meringue bites! Hand-held nests of sweet and crunchy meringue, filled with tart and tangy lemon curd! They are beautiful and delicious and perfect for all your sunshiney soirees this spring!

See Heather and Brooke in action here!

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Tangy Lemon Meringue Bites

Ingredients

    Easy Lemon Curd
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 3 large lemons, zested
  • Meringue
  • 4 egg whites, room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar

Directions

    For the curd:
  1. In a large, microwaveable bowl, combine the melted butter, sugar, and eggs, whisking together until combined. Stir in lemon juice and lemon zest.
  2. Microwave on high for 1 minute. Stir, then continue microwaving in 1 minute intervals, stirring well after each round, for a total of 6-7 minutes, or until the curd coats the back of a metal spoon.
  3. (Optional) Place a fine mesh sieve or strainer over a clean bowl, preferably one with a spout. Pour the curd through the sieve or strainer and use a spoon to gently push the curd through the sieve. Discard any clumps of curd, lemon zest, and seeds. Pour curd into 2-4 mason jars with lids. Seal the lids and let set at room temperature for 1 hour to cool down. Then, refrigerate until chilled. Store in fridge for up to 3 weeks.
  4. For the Meringue:
  5. Pre-heat oven to 300*F. Line two sheet pans with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. (The meringues on the silicone mat held their shape and released slightly better). Set pans aside.
  6. In a clean stand mixer, whip your egg whites on high until they form soft peaks - about 1 minute.
  7. Add the cream of tartar. Then add the sugar 1 Tablespoon at a time, continuing to beat on high. This will take 5-10 minutes. Scrape sides of the bowl to include all the sugar.
  8. When the mixture has formed stiff peaks, fill a pastry bag, fitted with a Wilton 1M Tip.
  9. Moving slowly, pipe a 3-inch circle on your lined baking sheet. Without lifting the tip, continue piping around the outer edge of the circle, forming the outside edge of the meringue nest.
  10. Bake for 10 minutes at 300*F, then reduce heat to 250*F and bake for 10-20 more minutes, until meringues are hard and start to turn slightly golden. Turn off oven, open the door, and let meringues dry and cool in the oven for one hour.
  11. Store meringues in an air tight container, up to 5 days before serving.
  12. To Assemble Meringue Bites:
  13. Spoon or squeeze lemon curd into the meringue and serve immediately.
  14. Meringue Recipe from: Sweet Peas and Saffron
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Dishwasher Cleaning and Care

April 5, 2018 by connie Leave a Comment

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Image from Bosch

If you’ve ever lived without a dishwasher, you know that life is just not quite right without this powerful machine scrubbing, sanitizing and drying your hard-used dishes. We rely on this appliance and would cry without it. But it needs a little bit of care from time to time to stay in it’s best condition.

But don’t feel overwhelmed, we have broken down your dishwasher maintenance into some small, 5-minute tasks, that you can accomplish after the kids are off to school, or right before bed. Read more to find out our simple dishwasher tasks….

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Filed Under: FAQ'S, Learn, Spring Cleaning, Tips & Tricks Tagged With: citric acid, clean, dishwasher, dishwasher clean, Spring cleaning

Garbage Disposal Cleaning

April 3, 2018 by candaceheward Leave a Comment

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Image from A Bowl Full of Lemons

It’s April. Happy spring cleaning!!!! Truth be told, I shudder at the thought. The sun’s out. It’s finally warm enough to step outside. The last thing I want to do is stay inside and clean. Plus, I’m kind of scared to see what is under my couch.

If it scares you, too, hang with us. We are breaking things down. Cleaning little bits of our kitchens, one 5 -minute step at a time.

First up, the garbage disposal. He’s easy to forget about. Until he’s stinky. And then you can’t ignore him.

If you’ve been ignoring your food waste disposer, read on to find out our tips and tricks for a fresh and clean garbage disposal. [Read more…]

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Cleaning with Baking Soda and Vinegar

April 3, 2018 by candaceheward Leave a Comment

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We are in full fledged spring cleaning mode over here. Of course we are starting with our favorite room of the house!! The kitchen!!! We love using simple and effective solutions, so we started with our favorite natural cleaners, baking soda and vinegar. Cleaning with baking soda and vinegar have long been used as safe alternatives to toxic chemicals. But we were shocked to learn that when they are used together, they are pretty much ineffective!!! What?!?! Read on to learn more…

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Essential Skills: Hard Boiled Eggs

March 23, 2018 by candaceheward Leave a Comment

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Picture from Jessica Gavin.

 

The skill of cooking hard boiled eggs is essential to your cooking repertoire. Especially around Easter time! Eggs are a powerpacked food source (high in protein, low in carbohydrates, full of nutrients!) and hard boiling them makes them fast, easy additions to any snack or meal. But searching the food world for the correct method is completely confusing.

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Brunch, Create, Easter, FAQ'S, Recipes, Tips & Tricks Tagged With: Easter, Easter eggs, easy to peel eggs, eggs, hard boiled eggs

Essential Skills: The Perfect Eggs

March 8, 2018 by connie Leave a Comment

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The Perfect Eggs are a sign of a skilled cook. They take some finesse but they are definitely not out of reach for those interested in learning how. They just require the right tools, a little technique and some new information!

Read on to find out our favorite ways to cook up the perfect eggs.

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Brunch, FAQ'S, Learn, Recipes, Tips & Tricks Tagged With: eggs, fried eggs, fry pans, perfect egg, poached eggs, scrambled eggs

Essential Tools: The Perfect Pan for Fried Eggs

March 8, 2018 by connie Leave a Comment

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When it comes down to eggs, things should really be kept fairly simple. Soft whites with a golden, runny yolk. Really the perfect egg all depends on the tools you’re using. There’s a huge difference between a high-quality non-stick pan and a cheap, aluminum frying pan especially when there are eggs cooking on that surface.

Read more about our favorite fry pans and their advantages. We hope you’ll even learn a thing or two about how to care for your beloved frying pans.

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Create, Dinner, FAQ'S, Healthy Eating, Tips & Tricks Tagged With: Fry pan, nonstick, perfect pan

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