Nov 12th, 2010

Cooking Chickpeas in Your Crock-Pot

Cooking dry chickpeas (or other dry beans) in your slow cooker is as easy as it gets. It also has many advantages over using canned beans. If you have a large slow cooker, you can cook big batches and freeze them in ‘can-size’ portions to make them convenient too.

Apr 30th, 2010

Slow Cooker Chicken Stock

If you’re still working up the courage to make your own yogurt, try making your own slow cooker chicken stock first. I promise this will make all of your homemade soups taste better! Plus, you don’t have to worry about the addition of preservatives or other food additives.

Jan 29th, 2010

How to Harvest Pomegranate Seeds

Do you want to know how to get all those juicy seeds out of your pomegranate? This method is easy and it prevents you from squirting the precious juice all over yourself.

Jan 10th, 2010

How to Roast Garlic

An easy way to prepare your own fresh roasted garlic. You can make more than you need and keep it on hand in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Dec 27th, 2009

Freezing Leftover Soup & Stew

Do you hate eating leftovers of Sunday dinner all week long? Here are some tips for freezing them so that you actually enjoy them on a hectic evening.

Dec 27th, 2009

Four Reasons to Use a Slow Cooker

Did you receive a gift card this Christmas? Are you planning to brave Boxing Day crowds? A slow cooker is the perfect purchase. A slow cooker makes cooking fresh, healthy food easy and inexpensive. Most importantly, you will have more time to shop, read, spend time with family, or in our case enjoy the outdoors. Happy Holidays!

Dec 18th, 2009

How to Dice Butternut Squash

Do you love squash, but have a hard time dicing it for your favourite recipes? This technique makes it easy.

Nov 29th, 2009

Choosing a Slow Cooker

If you are considering the purchase of a slow cooker for yourself, or as a gift, this post will help you decide which features are important.