Multiple Measurers: A series!
Posted: November 18, 2011 Filed under: Kitchen Tools, On the Basics Leave a comment
I remember learning all about measuring in Foods class in high school. I had no idea that there was actually a method to all of this measuring madness. The lessons stuck with me, and I wanted to share some helpful measuring tips with you.
I have three sets of measuring cups and spoons. I use all three sets of measuring spoons separated from their rings corralled in a plastic dish in my utensil drawer. I keep two sets of dry measuring cups (nested together to save space, naturally) in my kitchen drawer closest to the stove, and I have another set for household measuring (more on that later). I have a couple of stacks of wet measuring cups and a kitchen scale. All of these items come in handy, and they’re some of my most used kitchen tools.
Stay tuned for more tips on measuring spoons, dry and wet measuring, and using a scale.
Beef/Noodo Bake
Posted: November 9, 2011 Filed under: Everyone Will Eat It | Tags: Meal Planning Leave a comment
This recipe is adapted from Pioneer Woman’s Sour Cream Noodle Bake. And by “adapted” I mean I left out the green onions and changed the name. It’s very comforting and very tasty. I described to to Mr. J as an American take on an Italian-style dish. It’s a great way to remix spaghetti for something a little different. Head over to P Dub’s for the recipe. It’s pretty darn good, and she has great process photos.
There is one more difference from PW’s. I used these egg noodles in lieu of the ordinary kind. They tasted like homemade. Make the switch, if you can find these noodles. You won’t regret it.
One more thing… instead of making a 9 x 13 casserole, I made two 8 x 8s. I baked one for dinner and froze one to be baked later. This really helps on nights when I don’t have any energy to cook, I don’t have any time, or I’m out of inspiration. Both versions turned out great. I think this recipe makes a great addition to a frozen meal plan, and I really liked this method of half and half. I think I’ll do it again.
Geek post – time for a new home
Posted: November 9, 2011 Filed under: Mr. J Leave a commentMr. J here. I’m in the process of transferring the blog over to a new domain. Becca seems to enjoy sharing with you the awesome food that I get to eat and the vegetably…yes that’s now a word…vegetably stuff that I don’t. My failure to support her in whatever way I can might mean an end to the deliciousness…sooo we can’t have that, can we?
Getting all the data moved over’s going to take a little work on my part. I insisted on picking up some hosting to go with her shiny new domain so that we could register a few more in the future. Aside from that, it’s just been a while since I’ve done much front-end UI work and server administration so I’m long overdue. We should have a new site and design up and running soon. In the mean time, she’ll still be posting new content here for you to enjoy.
I’m mostly sure that I can probably pull this off…uhh…yeah, sure I can! I’m from the internets!
Notes from Betty Becca 