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Smoked Tri Tip

Smoked Tri Tip

Last fall we were in Northern California visiting some dear friends. As is not at all uncommon when hanging out with me, we got onto the topic of food and eventually ended up talking BBQ. Our friends are good Southerners too, but being in California, […]

Great ideas for fresh spinach

Great ideas for fresh spinach

Want to eat healthier but not a big green veggie fan? Or maybe you love spinach salad but just want a few new ideas to use spinach. McNack’s to the rescue! Here are some great ideas for using fresh spinach in a lot of ordinary, […]

How to know when a baked good is done

How to know when a baked good is done

So you’ve taken the time to bake something yummy for your friends and family. How do you REALLY know when it’s done? Simple! Take a toothpick and insert it into the thickest part of the baked good. When you pull the toothpick out, it should […]

Gluten Free Chicken Lo Mein

Gluten Free Chicken Lo Mein

About a year ago, I thought I’d try a gluten-free household out and see if that made a difference to any issues we were having. Well, although we generally felt good, it did not make the difference I was hoping for as difficult a switch […]

Meat and Pork Industry changing the names of your favorite cuts of meat

Did you know the Meat and Pork Industry are changing the names of 350 of your favorite cuts of meat and pork. For example, gone are the days of “pork butt”. Why? Well, for starters, “pork butt” doesn’t come from the butt of a pig, it […]

Delicious and Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

Delicious and Creamy Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and Cheese! So much to say about this amazing comfort food.  I could eat this everyday. There are so many ways to prepare macaroni and cheese and I’m not referring to opening a packet of noodles, sticking it in the microwave and adding another packet […]

How to drain ground beef

How to drain ground beef

What’s the best way to drain ground beef that you have just cooked in a frying pan? Check out this great tip! Simple. You take a big colander and line it with paper towels. Once the meat is finished, pour the meat onto the paper […]