I’m Paula Rhodes. I’m a Home Economist by degree (aka Family and Consumer Science these days). I’m particularly passionate about secrets, tips, and hacks for making life in the kitchen more efficient, more economical, and more delicious.
Here’s what you can expect to find on this website:
#1
Recipes
Some are healthy, some not so much. But they’re always tasty and sprinkled with kitchen tips and secrets.
Check out this quick video showing some of the most popular recipes on this website:
#2
How to make “Salad in a Jar” (My Way)
This is the most popular kitchen secret on this website.
An Amazing Way To Make Chopped Lettuce Last Longer
Learn how to vacuum-pack chopped lettuce to make it last up to 10 days with no brown edges.
What Happens if I Vacuum-Seal Lettuce and Vegetables Together?
This is my answer to the question I hear most frequently about vacuum-packing chopped lettuce.
#3
All things related to making Greek yogurt
Besides a post about how to make yogurt, check out these articles to help you troubleshoot homemade yogurt.
Of course, once you figure out how delicious homemade yogurt is, you are likely to want to cook and bake with it, too. You’ll find a lot of recipes here to help you eat all that yogurt.
Five Things You Should Not Do When Making Homemade Yogurt
Check out this list of five entertaining and insightful observations you may not have considered when making yogurt.
Healthy Homemade Greek Yogurt
A guide to making your own Greek yogurt at home using fat-free, 1%, 2%, or whole milk.
#4
How to use a bread machine in an unconventional way
(with lots of recipes included)
6 Bread Machine Secrets You Need To Know
Don't miss this article about using your bread machine to make bread that will make you popular with your family and friends.
Bread Machine Ciabatta
Yes, you can make great ciabatta in your bread machine. Just like all my bread machine recipes, use the dough cycle, then shape and bake the bread in your conventional oven for the very best loaf.
CONTACT ME:
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Blessings, Paula
Updated 6/19/2019
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