As my family and I prepare to celebrate Labor Day with some delicious hot dogs and homemade buns, it's hard to shake the thoughts about nitrates. It's a deciding factor for many people when they buy processed meat like bacon or lunchmeat, and it's been hanging out in the back of my mind since I bought all-beef Hebrew National hot dogs last month. But what exactly is a nitrate? What's the big deal? Is there even ... Continue Reading
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Pantry Challenge Week 4: Gliding Into Home Base
Slowly but surely, the pantry is getting cleared out. It's kinda neat to look at each shelf and know exactly what's there without having to shuffle things side to side or remove large containers! Who knew a pantry could be so calming?! Last weeks' menu included a few new recipes. Some were good, some weren't so good, and some were benched for a future menu (that isn't limited to the pantry). Cornbread ... Continue Reading
