The Secret to Perfect Cuts: Why Serrated Steak Knives Are a Must-Have for Every Kitchen

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image of white plate with chicken parmesan on a bed of spaghetti next to a cutluxe serrated knife and fork on a white and grey checked napkin.

When it comes to meal prep and dining, the right tools can make all the difference. We recently tried the Serrated Steak Knives from Cultuxe as a replacement for our older, duller knives we received as a wedding gift (18 years ago!).  While we’ve previously had our knives sharpened, they never were as a great … Continue reading The Secret to Perfect Cuts: Why Serrated Steak Knives Are a Must-Have for Every Kitchen

Baby List: 8 to 12 months

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Quite a bit changes in just a few months In the last four months, A went from baby to full-blown, running, talking toddler. In that time, her preferences changed a lot. When she was about 6 months old, she decided she didn't love pacifiers, but now we have to put about five in her crib … Continue reading Baby List: 8 to 12 months

Baby List: 5 to 8 months

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A lot has changed in just a few months. Baby A is now super mobile and thisclose to walking. With all those changes, our list of musts has changed too. The basics are still super important and we still use most of those every day. But in addition to the previous list, we have baby-proofed … Continue reading Baby List: 5 to 8 months

Mom’s banana bread

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My mom didn't make banana bread very often because she doesn't really like bananas, but my dad, sister and I did, so when she made it, it was a great day. I was pretty surprised at how easy this is to make. It's perfect for a cold late winter day. Mom's banana bread 2 cups … Continue reading Mom’s banana bread

Indian at home: Chicken Vindaloo

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Sadly, our town is lacking in good Indian cuisine. Which means, this fall J and I have decided to figure out how to make it at home. We'll tackle naan soon, especially since we discovered how easy the main dishes can be. We tried Chicken Vindaloo from our new favorite site rasamalaysia.com. The directions were … Continue reading Indian at home: Chicken Vindaloo