“A little preparation today can make tomorrow's cooking feel like a whole lot less work.” Have you ever opened the refrigerator, looked at everything inside, and still had absolutely no idea what to make for dinner? Perhaps there's a container of leftovers you forgot about, half a bag of vegetables in the crisper drawer, and a pantry full of ingredients that don't seem to go together. Sound familiar? Sometimes, the problem isn't a lack of food. It's simply that we haven't had

I bet you know the feeling! I've stood in front of my refrigerator more than once, holding a container of leftovers and wondering whether to eat what's inside or throw it away. I don't like wasting good food, but I certainly don't want to make myself sick over a few spoonfuls of yesterday's dinner. Have you ever opened your refrigerator, spotted a container tucked away at the back, and tried to remember when you put it there? Was it Monday? Or perhaps last Thursday? And what

“I've always thought that the little things we do in the kitchen should bring us pleasure, not frustration. And if opening a jar has become the hardest part of making dinner, perhaps it's time to find an easier way.” — Kitchen Granny When Your Hands Don't Cooperate Have you ever stood in the kitchen, ready to make something to eat, only to find yourself struggling with a jar lid, a stubborn packet or a vegetable peeler that suddenly seems determined to win? I know how frustra

Getting around the kitchen isn't always as easy as it once was. I recently sprained my ankle quite badly and was quite astounded at how simple kitchen tasks became almost impossible and exhausting, especially when my hubby was not around to help! That was what prompted me to write this blog. “I've always believed that being able to cook for yourself is one of life's little freedoms. If getting around the kitchen has become harder, that doesn't mean you have to give that freed

“There was a time when I could happily stand in the kitchen for an hour without giving it a second thought. These days, I’m much more interested in finding ways to make cooking easier on my feet.” — Kitchen Granny There are some things about getting older that sneak up on you. One day you're chopping vegetables, stirring a pot and moving around the kitchen without giving it a thought. Then, somewhere along the way, you realize that standing at the counter for 20 or 30 minutes

“Some days I don't mind cooking. Other days, the thought of chopping, stirring and washing up feels like a full day's work.” — Kitchen Granny There are days when you're hungry but simply don't feel like cooking. Maybe you've had a busy day. Maybe you're tired. Maybe you're perfectly capable of cooking dinner but would rather sit down with a cup of tea and read the newspaper. I know that feeling. And here's something I've learned over the years: dinner doesn't have to be a pro

“The best thing about cooking with grandchildren isn't what ends up on the plate. It's everything that happens while you're making it.” — Kitchen Granny There is something rather special about having a little helper in the kitchen. Maybe you're stirring pancake batter together, decorating cupcakes, washing strawberries or simply deciding whether the cookie dough needs just one more chocolate chip. The food is only part of it. Cooking together gives you time to talk, laugh, te

“Sometimes I open the fridge and stare at it for so long that I feel I should at least invite it in for a cup of tea.” — Kitchen Granny There are days when you know you should eat something, but absolutely nothing sounds appealing. You look in the fridge. You check the pantry. You consider making something proper, then decide that sounds like far too much work. You might even open the fridge again five minutes later, just in case dinner has magically appeared. I know that fee