This is something nobody ever thinks about. What is the value of homemakers? First, you have to look at what we do; Laundry $336 per week Cleaning $1120 per week Private Chef $1365 per week Finances $1200 per week Child Care …
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The mystery of America’s small groceries
https://theweek.com/articles/977300/mystery-americas-small-groceries After reading this article I realized that I had to share this. It’s an article about locally owned grocery stores. Granted the author is in Twin Cities area of Minnesota, but she wrote about the independent family owned grocery stores that’s owned by immigrant families. Why is this important? Throughout America’s history we have …
The Escoffier Cookbook and Guide to The Fine Art Of Cookery
This wonderful book was originally done by Auguste Escoffier. Yes, the man which you see so many ads for Escoffier Cooking or Pastry School. He revolutionized French cooking by bringing it to the printed press. I had a copy of this book years ago. I have no idea what happened to it. But I have …
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Chicken Adobo – Jo Cooks
https://www.jocooks.com/recipes/chicken-adobo This chicken dish is a classic Filipino homemade meal. Every Filipino mom has her own version and it’s never the same in every house. Even mothers and daughters will have one or two items different from the other. There is a Mexican dish very similar to this only made with mole sauce. As with …
May’s Menu and New Item
I am sharing my menu for the month of May. Keep in mind my daughter works on Sun, Tues, Thurs, and Saturdays. I keep those days open so if she is home then we can do something different. For the pan, go to http://www.amazon.com and look for Lloyd Pans Kitchenware store. Then you are going …
How Soviets made BBQ parties outside (PHOTOS)
https://www.rbth.com/russian-kitchen/333734-soviet-bbq-shashlik I came across this article on how the Soviet Union citizens often had BBQ’s during the summer. Contrary to what we were taught here about the ‘poor people trapped behind the iron curtain’, they lived somewhat normal lives. This article shows how they had get togethers consisting of friends and family. Every Russian man …
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Chlorine Shortage
https://www.fox4now.com/news/local-news/chlorine-shortage-and-price-increase-has-contractors-concerned-about-summer-upkeep Here’s an extra article. I am going to share this because I know there are a lot of you who go to pools or have a pool.
Watch “Apron Haul” on YouTube
Here’s the Apron Haul Video I told y’all about Thursday. The next video will be May’s Menu. Watch out I am on a roll. Apronshttp://www.amazon.comDenim aprons are by QaxlryRed Vintage Apron is by HRZYZ The pack is by Duskcove http://Www.aprondiva.comThis is where I got the last Apron. Denise Jordan has a channel on YouTube called …
Rising Prices
https://www.eatthis.com/news-expensive-grocery-items-summer-2021/ Here is another article about the rising cost of food. Okay! I know hot dogs barely qualify as junk food. Bacon next to it is going up as well. While turkey bacon is healthier and has more meat to it, the idea these items that was once cheap is now getting expensive is horrible. …
Canned beans recalled due to botulism risk | Fox Business
https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/canned-black-beans-recall-botulism This is an important article.
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