Locally-made tortillas are a 3-for-1 deal: they’re usually made with just a few basic ingredients, they don’t have to be shipped over long distances, and buying them supports a local business. They’re also more common than you might think! Do you have a favorite local brand? More

I have a dirty little secret in my freezer. It's a pie crust. But you know what? I am not ashamed at all. These pie crusts from Trader Joe's are just too good! More

When it comes to quick appetizers for a crowd, we're big fans of the classic cheese, deli meat, and cracker combo. With a choice or two of each, everyone is happy! We normally go for fairly basic crackers and concentrate on the toppings instead, but this box of new-to-us Triscuit crackers called out to us from the shelf. More

Don't let anyone tell you otherwise: making your own chicken stock is a snap. You don't need to fret about exact quantities of vegetables or hoarding chicken bones in your freezer. You can make stock as soon as you finish roasting a bird using whatever vegetables are in your fridge. No matter what, it's guaranteed to beat anything you buy at the store! More

When you're hungry and just want breakfast, those minutes waiting for an egg to boil can really tick by. Well, this website is a 2-for-1 deal: it's an egg timer that keeps you entertained with YouTube videos while your egg is cooking! More

We made a big batch of enchiladas over the weekend, but somehow we still have about a dozen corn tortillas leftover. Have any suggestions for what to do with them? More

Pizza is on weekly rotation at our house, and you can bet we've tried a lot of different takes on the tomato sauce base over the years! Last week we tried a new sauce from Lucini, which promised a "rich and tangy" pizza sauce made from 100% natural ingredients. We'll be the judge of that! More

Pre-made and frozen puff pastry is a life saver this time of year. With a package or two stashed in our freezer, we know a quick apple tart or plate of mini-quiche appetizers is only a few steps away. If you've never used it before, have no fear. It's as easy as 1-2-3! More

Jarred artichoke hearts are one of those pantry items that we keep around just for the times when we're in a pinch and need something extra to put in our meal. All we have to do is open the jar, drain artichoke quarters, and throw them in the pan! Do you keep them in your pantry too? More

There are some products, like tomato paste and wasabi, that we love to keep around in tube form. But herbs?