Friday, December 11, 2009
Why Cooking Aprons Are A Must
Cooking Aprons nowadays are very stylish and functional. Once you wear an apron while cooking a few times you'll wonder why you haven't used one earlier! Forget about big dry cleaning bills or getting into old clothes before cooking. With an apron you no longer have to worry! TAYGA's full length aprons with pockets help protect your clothes while cooking and cleaning. Wearing an apron while washing dishes will also help keep your clothing dry. In addition, if you are cooking for a large group, you can wear your full apron while cooking and then throw on your black and white ruffle half apron to greet your dinner guest. It's easy to stay clean and look great while cooking. If you enjoy cooking with your children, check out the cute children's cooking aprons!
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Holiday Recipe for Round-Robin!
'Tis the season for Christmas Round-Robins! Below is a favorite recipe for this time of year. I love making appetizers that are easy to prepare and ones that most enjoy to eat. Don't forget to throw on your hostess apron when greeting guests!
Pinwheels
Ingredients:
8 oz whipped cream cheese
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1/4 cup chopped black olives
3/4 cup ham slices
10-10 inch tortilla shells
Spread cream cheese evenly on shells. Sprinkle with onion and olives. Layer with ham and roll up tightly. Wrap in plastic wrap and set in refrigerator for 2 hours. Slice and serve.
-Peg
Pinwheels
Ingredients:
8 oz whipped cream cheese
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1/4 cup chopped black olives
3/4 cup ham slices
10-10 inch tortilla shells
Spread cream cheese evenly on shells. Sprinkle with onion and olives. Layer with ham and roll up tightly. Wrap in plastic wrap and set in refrigerator for 2 hours. Slice and serve.
-Peg
Aprons Make Great Housewarming Gifts
Know someone who is moving into a new home and have a housewarming party to attend? Don't worry about what to get them as a gift. Traditional gifts tend to be somewhat expected - wine, plants, trays. Think outside the box! Get them something they will always use and is completely unexpected!
Many couples spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Sometimes cooking is a chore. A reversible kitchen apron can change that! Single sided aprons can be personalized with any saying you choose. These cute aprons are perfect for the home cook. Women's cooking aprons will help keep their spirits up and their clothing clean. Since an apron is something people don't typically buy for themselves, it's the perfect gift!
Many couples spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Sometimes cooking is a chore. A reversible kitchen apron can change that! Single sided aprons can be personalized with any saying you choose. These cute aprons are perfect for the home cook. Women's cooking aprons will help keep their spirits up and their clothing clean. Since an apron is something people don't typically buy for themselves, it's the perfect gift!
Friday, November 6, 2009
Why You Need A Kitchen Apron
Kitchen aprons help you keep your clothes clean.
People usually use kitchen aprons is to help them stay clean while in the kitchen. You may be able wear older clothes to cook, but if you are just coming home from work, aprons can save you from ruining your clothes. If you happen to splatter yourself with grease you won't be able to get it out of your clothing. Wearing a kitchen apron will prevent you from the mess you may get on your clothes otherwise. Washing an apron is easier and much less expensive than running your suit to the dry cleaners.
Kitchen aprons keep your food safe.
Aprons also help protect your food. You may have been exposed to chemicals or other harmful substances while at work or shopping. Since aprons act as a barrier between you and food, they will prevent your food from being contaminated with the chemicals you were exposed to.
Kitchen aprons are multi-purpose.
A kitchen apron has many uses. If you need to quickly clean up a mess, but you have your work clothes on then tie on an apron and you don't have to worry about your clothing. Gardening aprons are great for harvesting vegetables in the fall. Aprons are also used when planting flower beds in the spring and making crafts.
There are many kitchen aprons styles.
There are a few things to consider when shopping for a kitchen apron. Usually there are two styles of aprons, full coverage aprons and half aprons. Some aprons have ruffles and others are reversible aprons. Kitchen aprons come in many styles and fabric choices. There are aprons for women, men and children. You will find the right choice for you with all these options.
People usually use kitchen aprons is to help them stay clean while in the kitchen. You may be able wear older clothes to cook, but if you are just coming home from work, aprons can save you from ruining your clothes. If you happen to splatter yourself with grease you won't be able to get it out of your clothing. Wearing a kitchen apron will prevent you from the mess you may get on your clothes otherwise. Washing an apron is easier and much less expensive than running your suit to the dry cleaners.
Kitchen aprons keep your food safe.
Aprons also help protect your food. You may have been exposed to chemicals or other harmful substances while at work or shopping. Since aprons act as a barrier between you and food, they will prevent your food from being contaminated with the chemicals you were exposed to.
Kitchen aprons are multi-purpose.
A kitchen apron has many uses. If you need to quickly clean up a mess, but you have your work clothes on then tie on an apron and you don't have to worry about your clothing. Gardening aprons are great for harvesting vegetables in the fall. Aprons are also used when planting flower beds in the spring and making crafts.
There are many kitchen aprons styles.
There are a few things to consider when shopping for a kitchen apron. Usually there are two styles of aprons, full coverage aprons and half aprons. Some aprons have ruffles and others are reversible aprons. Kitchen aprons come in many styles and fabric choices. There are aprons for women, men and children. You will find the right choice for you with all these options.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Great New Site For Aprons
A new website with kitchen aprons has been created. This on-line store features reversible aprons for women and children. Also, there are full coverage aprons for men, women, and children.
New Kitchen Apron Site
A new site for kitchen aprons has launched. This store features reversible aprons for women and children. In addition, there are full coverage aprons for men, women, and children.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Quick Cook Method for Butternut Squash
Instead of cooking squash in your oven try this great quick cook method!
Clean your microwave tray and pour water onto it to cover the entire tray. Place your squash upside down on the tray and microwave for 25-30 minutes.
The squash comes out beautiful and you didn't have to heat your oven for over an hour.
Butternut has many health benefits. It helps the fight against cancer, heart disease, and cataracts. The beta-carotene may also play a role in reducing lung inflammation and emphysema. Butternut also contains beneficial amounts of vitamin C, potassium, and fiber.
See the nutritional facts below:
Butternut Squash
Serving Size: 1/2 cup, cooked
Calories 41
Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrate 11 g
Protein 1 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Sodium 4 mg
Vitamin A
Niacin 1 mg
Pantothenic Acid <1 mg
Vitamin C 15 mg
Calcium 42 mg
Potassium 290 mg
Don’t forget to wear your favorite kitchen apron while making this heart healthy treat!
-Peg
Clean your microwave tray and pour water onto it to cover the entire tray. Place your squash upside down on the tray and microwave for 25-30 minutes.
The squash comes out beautiful and you didn't have to heat your oven for over an hour.
Butternut has many health benefits. It helps the fight against cancer, heart disease, and cataracts. The beta-carotene may also play a role in reducing lung inflammation and emphysema. Butternut also contains beneficial amounts of vitamin C, potassium, and fiber.
See the nutritional facts below:
Butternut Squash
Serving Size: 1/2 cup, cooked
Calories 41
Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrate 11 g
Protein 1 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Sodium 4 mg
Vitamin A
Niacin 1 mg
Pantothenic Acid <1 mg
Vitamin C 15 mg
Calcium 42 mg
Potassium 290 mg
Don’t forget to wear your favorite kitchen apron while making this heart healthy treat!
-Peg
Saturday, October 10, 2009
In 1492 Columbus Sailed the Ocean Blue...
This Monday, October 12th, we honor the first voyage of Italian navigator Christopher Columbus. In honor of Mr. Columbus I'd like to post my favorite Italian recipe. This hearty lasagna is packed with two pounds of meat and eight cups of cheese. You may have to keep your cooking apron on to eat it! Navigate below to explore a delicious feast!
Peg's Lasagna
1 pound ground beef
3/4 pound bulk pork sausage
24 oz tomato sauce
12 oz tomato paste
2 garlic gloves minced
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
3 eggs
3 T fresh parsley minced
24 oz small curd cottage cheese
8 oz ricotta cheese
1/2 c parmesan cheese
8 lasagna noodles
6 slices provolone cheese
3 c shredded mozzarella cheese
In a skillet cook beef and sausage over medium heat. Heat until no longer pink and drain. Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, garlic, sugar, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine eggs, parsley, cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese.
Spread 1 cup of meat sauce in an ungreased 9x13 pan. Layer with 4 lasagna noodles, 2 cups meat sauce, 3 provolone cheese slices, 2 cups cottage cheese mixture and 1.5 cups mozzarella. Repeat layers again using all ingredients.
Cover and bake at 375 degrees for 50 minutes. Uncover and bake 20 minutes longer. Let stand 15 minutes before serving. Serve with your favorite Italian bread.
Enjoy!
-Peg
Peg's Lasagna
1 pound ground beef
3/4 pound bulk pork sausage
24 oz tomato sauce
12 oz tomato paste
2 garlic gloves minced
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
3 eggs
3 T fresh parsley minced
24 oz small curd cottage cheese
8 oz ricotta cheese
1/2 c parmesan cheese
8 lasagna noodles
6 slices provolone cheese
3 c shredded mozzarella cheese
In a skillet cook beef and sausage over medium heat. Heat until no longer pink and drain. Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, garlic, sugar, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine eggs, parsley, cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese.
Spread 1 cup of meat sauce in an ungreased 9x13 pan. Layer with 4 lasagna noodles, 2 cups meat sauce, 3 provolone cheese slices, 2 cups cottage cheese mixture and 1.5 cups mozzarella. Repeat layers again using all ingredients.
Cover and bake at 375 degrees for 50 minutes. Uncover and bake 20 minutes longer. Let stand 15 minutes before serving. Serve with your favorite Italian bread.
Enjoy!
-Peg
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Carrot Soup
This year I eagerly brought my children out to the garden with our gardening aprons on. My children enjoyed pulling out the carrots and shoving them into their aprons, dirt and all!
Our plan was to can the sliced carrots with the help of my sister-in-law. Needless to say, something went terribly wrong in the canning process. A few weeks later my husband came up from the cellar along with this beautiful jar of carrot soup. There is always next year!
-Peg
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