The 'How to Cook' Blog

You know those days where you’re just so rushed, you’re hungry and have to eat, but need to put minimal effort into it? I know I’m not an advocate of packaged food, but there are days where that may be the only option for you to cook something and actually eat in the midst of busy craziness! When I utilized packaged food, it is a rare occasion where I won’t  [ Read More ]

Welcome to my very first Foodie Blog Carnival on CookingWithKimberly.com, brought to you brought to you by Kilroy_60′s Gonzo Blog Carnival Series. Gonzo Carnivals are Sponsored by For Your Success. Firstly, I would like to thank everyone for their amazing blog post entries into the Carnival… What a terrific flood of great food posts I received…They are marvelous and I’ve enjoyed reading them immensely! So, without further adieu, I guess  [ Read More ]

Last night, my hubby, Kenney, decided to “document” what I was cooking for dinner. Firstly, it had been a very busy for the entire household and come 8:00 pm, as I had just got home shortly before then, no one else was going to cook. So, it was me this evening in the kitchen, but I didn’t want to cook for a long time. Here’s what I did in 30  [ Read More ]

I just wanted to give a “shout out” to everyone that entered a wonderful blog post/article into the Foodie Blog Carnival, which is scheduled to run tomorrow… In fact, we’ve had some fabulous entries, even one from the LA Times Food section! AWESOME!!! Be ready…Because by 12:00 am, midnight (tonight), the Carnival begins!!! If you’re a serious foodie and can’t wait for the carnival, it promises to be a great  [ Read More ]

This is a small rant I have… I love making tea with loose leaf tea leaves, so of course, I have one of those fabulous glass tea pots for Blooming Tea and loose leaf tea out all the time. The Problem Is: They are so very delicate made with very thin glass that they are not practical for the “normal” household. Why?: Since they are so delicate, they break all  [ Read More ]

I would venture to say that the Big Mac contains the most calories at McDonald’s. It has 3 parts of a bun (top, middle and bottom), making for a high number of carbs, and bleached, white flour is used…the least healthy of all… It has 2 processed meat patties cooked in a ton of grease, and it is definitely not the lean chuck they use. It has 2 pieces of

Just when you thought it was getting warmer and staying warmer in Southern Canada…BAM! Hit with snow and below zero weather again. Don’t get out your margarita glasses just yet! Bring that Crock Pot back out and enjoy some more end-of-winter soups and stews! Need some tasty, easy, how-to crock pot recipes? Check out RecipeMatcher.com and simply input ingredients you have, and voilà! Recipes that suit exactly what you have  [ Read More ]

Say you need to leave town unexpectedly for 1 week or so, and just went to the grocery store and bought a ton of fresh veggies, like green onions and celery, etc….Uhhh! That figures, right? Well, What do you do then? The best thing you can do is make sure they are not If you would like to buy me some new and unique ingredients, or just help me supply  [ Read More ]

Alright Everyone! Here’s the Deal: I’ve entered to win this job as caretaker of Hamilton Island in Queensland, Australia. You have to Vote for Kimberly so I can win the job! 5 Stars is the best rating, so be sure to hover over the stars! If I win, I’ll be able to bring you the island cuisine of the Great Barrier Reef for 6 months on a video blog! Here’s  [ Read More ]

There is not a more perfect way to reduce the amount of money you spend on meals than by making them yourself! Not only are you saving a ton of money on them, you are making them healthier, lower cal and more gourmet with skinny kitchen! That’s right…You have no idea how much fat, calories, sodium and other “baddies” you’re actually buying at a restaurant, instead of nutrients, fiber, and  [ Read More ]

These were actually made by accident…I forgot to put the eggs in moving around so quickly in the kitchen. They turned out wonderfully, and then I realized my mistake…They turned out to be the Best Vegan muffins ever! ~ Kimberly Edwards Type: Dessert Serve With: Softened butter or a rum creamed cheese Prep Time: 7 min Cook Time: 23-28 min Yield: 12 large muffins + 6 small muffins Nutrition Facts:  [ Read More ]

Last night, we happened upon a show about Peta’s undercover investigations, including one of a Butterball slaughter house in Arkansas. Unbelievably disgusting and horrific treatment of the turkeys awaiting slaughter! You have to see it to understand what I’m talking about! * Warning: Be prepared for the graphic images and topic portrayed in the video…It’s difficult to watch, but necessary… I won a Butterball turkey for Christmas last, and feel  [ Read More ]

I have never actually had matzo ball soup before today! It’s a Jewish dish that is traditionally eaten at Passover… My mother had a box Manischewitz Matzo Ball Soup Mix in her cupboard, and being that she’s been under the weather for a while, I thought I’d try my hand at making it for us. The instructions were simple, needing only 2 eggs and 2 tbsp oil to add to  [ Read More ]

If you love food and you smoke, and you then quit smoking… Smoking & Food just DON’T go together! Food would taste even more phenomenal to you… Did you know that smoking not only deadens the taste buds, as well as the nasalepithelial cells that regulate your smell? In fact, nicotine can irritate those little taste buds and make it more uncomfortable to eat, as would a hot chili on  [ Read More ]

Exclusively for Cooking With Kimberly, this is an amazing tailgating recipe for Kenney’s Superbowl Nacho Dip. Great for any sporing event! It’s easy and you’ll love it… Check out this fun video: Instead of making nachos, we

I must admit, when tailgating days come around, I’m happy to let Kenney cook! I love “manly-man” food and he always has something flavorful, usually Tex-Mex in nature that’s fantastic! However, if no one else “mans up”, then I’m cooking it up too! Find out what we’re eating today for SuperBowl XLIII: I’m most excited about the