Let’s face it, grocery shopping is a pain in the butt. Yeah, I said it. And I even used the word butt, although the Minions would probably prefer bottom so they could get a giggle. If you want to have food at home that's not from a fast food drive-thru, you have to venture to the grocery store. It’s a fact of life. When I was younger those visits seemed simpler because there … [Read more...]
Kitchen Time Savers – Devices Round One
Previously I wrote about how to buy produce and prepping produce when you get it home. Today I'm going to delve into some of the devices that can speed things up further. There are all sorts of devices and gadgets that will help save time with preparation. While I’m all about gadgets at Hectic Manor, honestly you don’t need that much. My recommendation would be to start … [Read more...]
Kitchen Time Savers – Cleanup Tips
Facilitator: “Welcome to Cleaning Haters Anonymous.” Me: My name is Jeff and I totally abhor cleaning. Crowd: “Hi, Jeff” Yeah, really funny idea. A support group for people who hate cleaning. Honestly, I’m pretty sure that’s one group I'd join. I hate cleaning everywhere, not only in the kitchen. I love how things look after they’re organized and cleaned. I just don’t like … [Read more...]
Kitchen Time Savers – Produce Prep
There is nothing more frustrating than spending time and money to buy fresh produce and then having it go bad. There are lots of reasons this happens to me. One is poor planning. I see an awesome sale on produce and I buy it. But I don’t have a plan to use it…by the time I remember that I’ve got it…that expensive food has rotted and turned to slime. Not only is it icky, it’s … [Read more...]
Kitchen Time Savers
We’re all pressed for time. It’s actually pretty ridiculous when you think about all the things you try to do in a day. Nowhere can eat up more time than the kitchen. Meals don’t prepare themselves: There’s chopping, stirring and pot-watching. Plus you’ve got to plan the meals, do the shopping, and engage in a whole mess of tasks. If it was just preparing meals, it wouldn’t be … [Read more...]