Organize Your Spices

  How many times have you sprinkled oregano on your pizza only to find out that it tasted more like sawdust? Raise your hand if you've gone years before you've even thought about changing out your spices? My latest post, Organize Your Spices, just published over at the P&G Home Made Simple site. You'll find easy tips and storing tricks to help keep up the SPICE in your life. So, what are you waiting for, check it out, click here. … [Read more...]

Secret Recipe Club: Cheese and Onion Bread Loaf

  My favorite day of the month is the Secret Recipe Club reveal day. I’m honored to be a part of this diverse international group of food bloggers. In case you forgot, everyone in the Secret Recipe Club gets “assigned” a blog from which we are supposed to pick a dish to cook. But, it’s all done in secrecy. It isn’t until the ultimate reveal day (today) that everyone showcases the dishes and discovers who’s been their secret foodie link. This club has provided me valuable exposure to blogs I might not otherwise encounter. My … [Read more...]

BBQ Tips and a Toolset Giveaway

  Don’t forget to vote for My Judy the Foodie in the Top 25 Foodie Moms 2013 Contest. You can vote 1x per 24-hour time period until 6/4/13!! So, go ahead spread the word and, vote here! Memorial Day weekend is upon us!  Hopefully you'll be able to enjoy some fresh-grilled meats or veggies at some point over the weekend. If you find yourself working the grill, don't forget these helpful tips for cooking your best meat: Steak should be at room temp to ensure optimum grilling (approximately 15 minutes). Just before grilling, … [Read more...]

Summer BBQ Kick-Off

  Don't forget to vote for My Judy the Foodie in the Top 25 Foodie Moms 2013 Contest.  You can vote 1x per 24-hour time period until 6/4/13!! So, go ahead spread the word and, vote here! It’s almost officially SUMMERTIME! School is winding down and my kids are ready to take full advantage of their carefree days.  Not only are we breaking out the super high SPF sunscreen, we’re also tweaking our grocery list and stocking up on essentials so we’re prepared for any impromptu summer picnics and grill outs.  Because we live in the … [Read more...]