Category Archives: Kitchen Adventures

What the Hell is Shaker & Spoon

Posted on September 1, 2022 by msw blog

I appreciated the question from one of the readers asking me to explain Shaker & Spoon. Shaker & Spoon is a monthly cocktail kit subscription service that takes your mixology skills to the next level. Each month, Shaker & Spoon ships … Continue reading →

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Lavender

Posted on August 27, 2022 by msw blog

Lavender flowers and scent have been used for centuries for a wide array of purposes. Here are six uses you may not know of…

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Baking With Kids

Posted on August 25, 2022 by msw blog

Preparing the baking dish …let kids spread the butter- they can hold the wrapper or a piece of parchment – or spiritz on the cooking spray. Tell them to oil the four corners first, then fill in the five sides … Continue reading →

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What the Hell is a Lemon Cucumber?

Posted on August 21, 2022 by msw blog

Lemon Cucumbers is not new to me, but as I looked at it while sitting in its plastic crate at the farmers market attracting curious glares of a casual observer, I thought that many strolled by and probably wondered “What … Continue reading →

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Fresh Herbs Inspiration

Posted on August 16, 2022 by msw blog

Here’s some ideas and inspiration for creatively using the herbs you buy or grow: Basil – Caprese salad — basil, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, salt, olive oil — is a summer staple, but you can also enliven a deli meat sandwich … Continue reading →

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