At some point in our lives, we have come back from a relaxing getaway only to find that all our plants have perished. Unfortunately, this was the case for me despite being gone for three days. However, I have learned that there are many ways you keep your plants alive during vacation. Here are a…
Do you know how to quarter a whole chicken? Buying a whole chicken is more economical than buying its parts. You can easily quarter it yourself at home and then roast the carcass and turn it into chicken soup and stock. Master these few steps to quarter your own chicken and you will stretch your…
In this episode of my free Modern Pioneering series, I have a nifty idea you can use for an easy brunch and an upcycled table centerpiece. 7-Herb Frittata and Upcycled Flower Styling are two ways to use eggs. You'll never want to throw out your eggshells again with these upcycled flower vases. If you're into…
Looking for different ways to style up your pasta dish? I added just a hint of beet juice to an ordinary pasta recipe and ended up with vibrant bright pink noodles. This recipe will not only taste delicious but will wow your dinner guests!What you’ll need:
1 ¼ cup of all-purpose flour
1 cup of semolina flour
3 eggs
2 tablespoons of…
I have several homemade cheese recipes on this website as well as in my latest book "Modern Pioneering." Well, I thought I'd also show you how to make it on video, since we all learn so differently don't we...Here is the recipe for this cheese in case you want to make it ASAP after watching…
I have been taking requests from you over the past months on what kind of cooking and modern pioneering tutorials you'd like to see on this site. So keep making your requests in the comments and I'm happy to oblige whenever possible. Today it is "How to Debone a Bird," which can be used with…
I'm all about cooking with economy, finding ways to do more with less, save scraps and turn them into something delicious, and channel the inner pioneer in you. Buying a whole bird is way more economical than buying its parts. Plus you get the carcass left over to use for delicious soup or stock. In…
I was just in New York where I did my all time favorite fall activity. It gives me pangs of nostalgia. And all of those childhood memories of frolicking through the orchards come rushing back.(Photo credit: Gordon Pellegrini)
I went apple picking! My brother and I have plans for cider making and we were…
A few weeks ago I was blessed to end up, somehow, serendipitously, among some of my favorite people who also happen to be food bloggers. We met at Ree's ranch in Oklahoma and I'll tell you more about the magic of the place later. But now, I'll tell you about some of the deliciousness that…