Category: cooking
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How to Make Your Own Vegetable Stock
Cooking in this day and age can sometimes seem nearly impossible. We simply just don’t always feel equipped to just whip something out. That’s why having a kitchen stocked with some basic items is helpful in your cooking journey. I always keep plenty of vegetable stock and bone broth in my freezer to have on…
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How to Dry Your Own Peppers
My mom made a mistake when she sent me two packages of spicy chile seeds last spring. It was my first summer living in an apartment, the summer in 10 years I didn’t have a garden. I was super excited to grow something small in my apartment. Chiles worked perfectly! They fit in a small…
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How to Make Essential Oil From Orange Peels
Wanting to make your own essential oils without breaking the bank? Typically making essential oils at home can be pretty difficult. They required a large volume of herbs for very little yield. Making essential oils at home became achievable after learning how to extract orange essential oil. Keep reading to learn how to make essential…
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7 Things You Can Do with Dehydrated Orange Slices and Peels
If you haven’t gotten into the habit yet, I highly encourage dehydrating orange slices and peels. I love cutting up a few oranges and dehydrating them every so often, as I can keep them in my cabinet and pull them out every so often for decoration or a garnish. There are so many things to…
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How to Dehydrate Orange Slices
Dehydrating orange slices in the oven can give oranges a new life! I love to dehydrate oranges for multiple purposes. They can serve as a beautiful decor on a Christmas tree, or can be used as a garnish in beverages. Keep reading to learn how to dehydrate orange slices in the oven. Before we get…
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Spice Roasted Okra
Are you new to okra? Do you have absolutely no idea what to do with it? Well then, look no further. I have the perfect spice roasted okra recipe for you. Okra is a unique, pointy vegetable that has deep roots in the South. It’s stickiness is used to thicken gumbo. However, it’s quite intimidating…
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Why Use Cast Iron Skillets?
From cooking magazines to instagram, cast iron skillets seem to be popping up everywhere recently. So why use cast iron? Is it really superior or just for the appeal? Here are my top reasons for why you should use cast iron. Cast Iron Skillets Last Forever Cast Iron is incredibly resilient, tough metal. Unlike mainstream…