Happy Wednesday, Urban Housewives! Hope you guys are all surviving the midweek slump and have your sights firmly set on Friday – I know I do! The weather outside is pretty yucky, and I have to admit my spirits are too! But so it goes. April showers bring May…showers, or at least this week they…
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Category Archives: Kitchen
Punch – The Party Comeback King of 2013
Before there was a martini or cosmopolitan, there was punch. Punch is the oldest global cocktail and a seasonal favourite. The big cocktail in a bowl is now undergoing something of a revival and has made a comeback in parties across the globe – from college kids to sophisticates.
The Secrets to Making the Perfect Cup of Coffee
Coffee is a serious business – just ask any barista. It all comes down to a thousand tiny minute details: roasting, ground size, even the shape of the spout on your kettle. All of those variables are enough to make anyone swear off of caffeine forever. Of course, it doesn’t have to be like that….
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Kale Out- When You Need a Green Snack
Happy Monday, Urban Housewives! Today we’re joined by our very favorite Converted Cook, Sara K., who’s sharing her delicious, nutritious and easy recipe for Kale Chips. Prepare to feel good about yourself, and check out the Converted Cook’s blog for other great recipes for first-time kitchen users.
Sausage Balls – A Recipe from The Converted Cook
How’s it going, Urban Housewives? As the weather turns colder and we head inside to make our meals (kidding – who the heck has outdoor space to cook?!) we’ve got to dig a little deeper for new recipes! If that’s the case for you ladies, then you’re in luck, because this week we’ve got a…
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Keep Your Fruits and Veggies Fresher, Longer
Hey summertime! The weather is hot and the days are long, which is always a good thing in my book. This is the season when I go especially crazy for fresh fruits and vegetables. Not that you really need a reason to load up on veggies, but mine are numerous. Nothing makes me feel more…
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Cathartic Cookies: Making Panellets to Fix a Fight
At the risk of being overly honest, Husband and I got into a fight on Thursday. I’m not sure how it happened – one minute we were enjoying a morning cup of coffee, and the next, I was doing that thing we both hate where I obnoxiously insist I’m not mad when we both clearly…
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