Annie’s Anecdotes

My life as the brunette version of Lucille Ball

The Great Aluminum Foil vs. Parchment Paper Debate

Posted & filed under Dishin' with Annie.

Traditionally, parchment paper has been used predominantly for baking. It’s something that you probably didn’t have in your pantry all the time, unless you were baking on the regular. Once in a great while, I would come across a recipe that actually required the use of parchment paper. Nowadays, it is more popular than ever… Read more »

Oh my – eat the whole veggie!

Posted & filed under Chef Annie's Tips, Dishin' with Annie.

How many of you throw away parts of vegetables simply because you don’t know what to do with it, or you think it shouldn’t be eaten? Guilty. As. Charged. Well, have no fear, because I have come across some great info from my fav chef, Rachael Ray ( https://www.rachaelraymag.com/), on how to use those parts that… Read more »

The Mustard Movement

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As Paleo, Whole 30, and other clean-eating diets becoming increasingly popular, I find myself using mustard in my cooking more and more frequently. Why, you might ask? Well, unlike other condiments (yeah, I’m talking about you, store-bought barbecue sauce and ketchup), mustard is not full of sugar, high fructose corn syrup and other processed or… Read more »

Eating A LOT of Food with Little Consequences

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Recently, I’ve been hearing many people complain about the weight they’ve gained this summer. Initially, it might be surprising to hear that it is quite common to pack on the pounds during the summer. If you think about it, all spring long people are working hard to get “bikini ready” and the weather is so… Read more »