Tips & DIY

reading food labels for food allergies

How to Check Food Labels for Allergens

If you’re new to food allergies, reading food labels can be a bit intimidating. To help you avoid a costly mistake, I’m going to briefly go over food labeling laws and hopefully simplify it for you.

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holiday kitchen gift guide

2021 Holiday Kitchen Gift Guide

Happy Holidays, friends! If you’re looking for a gift for someone who loves to cook, you’ve come to the right place. This is my 2021 Holiday Kitchen Gift Guide.

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spices

10 Spices Every New Cook Needs

Whether you’re a new cook or someone who just doesn’t cook much, and if you’re wondering what basic spices and seasonings you should stock in your kitchen, then keep reading.

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meal planner with toast and juice

Meal Planning Made Simple

Meal Planning Made Simple For a beginner, making a meal planning schedule can be totally overwhelming. It doesn’t have to be! Have you tried meal

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blue spray bottle sitting on yellow ecloth next to kitchen sink

How to Make Non-Toxic Cleaning Spray

Sometimes I find little tips and tricks that rock my world. A few years ago, I got the idea to ditch toxic household cleaners and start making my own. I’m still working on perfecting all of them, but the one I’ve nailed down is this non-toxic multipurpose cleaning spray.

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cast iron skillet with bundle of fresh lavender

How to Salvage Rusted Cast Iron

This garage sale cast iron skillet was cheap and covered in rust. Would you have bought it anyway or thought it was too far gone? Almost any piece of cast iron cookware can be cleaned up just like new.

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red, white and blue picnic on a red gingham blanket

Perfect 4th of July Picnic on a Budget

You don’t have to spend a ton of money to have a beautiful picnic. This fun summer holiday is the perfect excuse to spend a little extra outdoor time with your friends and family. For just a few bucks, you can put together this impressive display that will be enjoyed by everyone.

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Hey, I’m Jen.

I’m a photographer and food blogger from Oklahoma. I love to cook and share great food with family and friends. Oh, and I do love to eat, too!