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Top Fruit Tools To Make Prep Easier

Posted by Laura S on

Top Fruit Tools To Make Prep Easier

There are a number of different fruit tools and gadgets available the make playing in the kitchen more convenient, easy and fun to be creative.  3-in-1 Avocado Slicer  A handheld tool that cuts through the skin and scoops out the flesh into slices.  Makes adding evenly sliced avocado to a salad, toast or on soup easy!     Grape Slicer Quickly and easily slices grapes or cherry tomatoes into quarters as a safer snack for little's. Grapes are delicious added to a Chicken Salad wrap or in Broccoli Salad! With a plunger action, simply push fruit through the serrated blades.  A...

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Brant Lake Wagyu Steak Dinner + Cooking Tips

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Brant Lake Wagyu Steak Dinner + Cooking Tips

Ever try Wagyu steak? Although expensive, it is sooo delicious. A highly marbled piece of meat with higher intra-muscular fat, which makes for a finer meat texture. This means it is a more flavorful steak eating experience. No need for butter or oils when cooking and eating!  What makes Waygu so special is how the animal is cared for during its life, raised on a healthy grass and barley diet, without antibiotics or hormones. When the cattle are healthy and happy, it should be no surprise that the meat is better tasting.  Typically named after it's place of origin, our Brant...

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Meg's Kitchen Vibes

Posted by Meghan S on

Meg's Kitchen Vibes

In a work-from-home position with full workdays, Meg's kitchen is stocked with easy make smoothie and stir fry ingredients. She is a no-fuss cook and recognizes the importance of convenience for healthy eating. Having proper storage and kitchen supplies helps Meg skip take-out and delivery, enjoying putting together a nutritious and delicious meals in minimal time. Meg loves to start the day with a good cup of coffee and smoothie.  Things that are important in Meg's kitchen includes her avocado slicer, reusable storage containers and straws and eco-friendly food wrap.  

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Susan & Tony's Kitchen

Posted by Susan Swim on

Susan & Tony's Kitchen

We are the gadget peeps. We love exploring new and handy kitchen gadgets and tools that will make our daily meal preparation and big family dinners quicker and easier.  Our main passion is eating lots of local fresh fruits and vegetables, going to the farm for freshly butchered meats, and we even have an awesome fresh egg delivery service that comes right to our door.  Supporting local for quality fresh produce is important to us.  Tony loves to explore different cooking modalities with just about any ingredients.  I love to eat whatever Tony makes, although clean up can be a challenge with his cooking...

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Elysée's Family Kitchen

Posted by Elysee Swim on

Elysée's Family Kitchen

As a busy family of 4, cooking is often done on-the-run between kids activities. Although life came to an immediate stop just a few short months ago, maintaining that home/work/school/life balance continues to be a challenge.  In her small town, Elysée visits local farmers markets for fresh produce to create delicious meals for everyone.  Elysée is the primary chef and loves cooking. She is an eco conscience type of mom whose favorite tools include bento boxes, reusable wax and foil products and silicone baking products, she loves just about anything that makes life easier. She strives to provide healthy snacks and recognizes...

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