Life In Pleasantville
Food, Travel, Life
It’s finally happening. After generations of unpronounceable ingredients resulting in hyper orange powder and a somewhat passable cheese flavor, Kraft Foods announced that they are changing ingredients in their much loved Kraft Dinner Mac and Cheese recipe. Starting in 2016 Kraft is going to use natural ingredients such as paprika and turmeric to color the …
Last year, I started a second job at a coffee shop and it was heaven — all the coffee I could dream of, right at my fingertips! The problem was, along with a ready supply of caffeine, there were tempting, sugary treats emitting their siren call all day long, too. Juggling two jobs wasn’t that difficult, …
There’s something special about the comfort that a cheesy beef lasagna brings to the table. Whether it’s a weeknight family dinner or a special gathering, lasagna always feels like a little celebration on a plate. This recipe has become a go-to in my kitchen, and it’s the one I rely on when I want to …
A few weeks ago I went on and on about these Classic Weeknight Tacos from Campbell’s. I was blown away by the amazing taste Campbell’s® Tomato with Basil & Oregano soup added to the recipe and was plotting ways to use this soup more in other recipes. Sloppy Joes I thought, tossed with pasta and …
When my fridge is full of bits; various kinds of cheese, vegetables or meats, I make pizza.There’s something about the smell of yeast, kneading dough, and then topping it that just makes life…better. Especially on a Friday, when the evening is a bit lazy and a weekend stretches out before us. During holidays like Spring …
I’ve moved from getting my husband to do all the cooking around here, to enlisting help from the kids. I figure with three other people helping in the kitchen I may not need to cook another meal until sometime next year. It can never be said that I’m not smart when it comes to running …
Can I or can’t I? That’s what Macbeth should have been asking. I won’t dare rewrite Shakespeare, but I will ask: is canned fruit good for you? And can it earn a spot back in your healthy, gourmet kitchen? I’ve loved peaches since I was six — and waiting 11 months for fresh ones just …
I am on a quest in 2015 to find as many recipes as I can that are healthy and taste delicious. This is not an easy task. It has been my experience, that most healthy foods fall flat on the taste spectrum, where as all the really bad-for-you stuff practically explodes with flavour, like bacon. …
