In this post I’ll show you how to polish copper pots with 2 simple ingredients you probably already have! I don’t know about you, but I loooove all things copper. That pretty pinkish-brown hue is so appealing to me. But the thing about copper is that is tarnishes really easily. Reuben got this little copper…
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Best Tips for Homemade Pizza + Life Lately
Pizza is something I’ve enjoyed making at home for years. When made properly, it’s absolutely delicious. But there are a few pitfalls that can trip you up when attempting homemade pizza. It’s frustrating to watch all your hard work go to waste. Not to worry: I wrote a post with my 12 best tips for…
How to Bake Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
In this post I’ll show the super simple process I use for how to bake boneless skinless chicken breasts! Confession: Cooking meat well has always been something that I’ve struggled with. But especially when it comes to chicken. I’m a bit paranoid about giving people food poising by under-cooking chicken. So for years I would…
Fridge Organization Inspiration
I don’t know about you, but I love seeing inside other people’s fridges. Partly because it’s inspiring when I see a neatly organized fridge, and partly because I’m just nosy. 🤷♀️ Today I’m sharing some awesome fridges from around the interwebs for your eyeball enjoyment. Fridge Organization Inspiration Let’s start with my own fridge! It’s…
ButcherBox Review: NEW Wild Caught Salmon Box!
If you’re a long-time reader of Buttered Side Up, you know that I’m a fan of ButcherBox. So when they announced that they were releasing a wild-caught salmon box, of course I wanted to try it out for you guys! Bust first a little background… What is ButcherBox? ButcherBox is a subscription service that delivers…
How to Take Kids Out to Eat (Without Losing Your Mind)
I’m not going to sit here and pretend that taking your kids out to eat is easy. Or that it will never be an ordeal. We’ve experience our fair share of water spills and near-meltdowns. But you don’t have to say goodbye to anything but fast food once you procreate! And if you follow my…
Tips For Keeping Your Kitchen Clean
Tips for Keeping Your Kitchen Clean (from a recovering messy cook). You guys. This week has been one for the record books. Last Monday Reuben got sick with a fever/headache/sore throat/cough. He was so miserable. Finally, over the weekend, he was feeling much butter. And then the kids got it. Helen was over it in…
What Oil is Best For Cooking?
Have you ever wondered what oil is best for cooking? Here’s my opinion. 🙂 A few years ago, the options for healthy cooking oils were fairly limited. You bought olive oil and coconut oil and you were good to go! These days, there are many more options on the market. Which is wonderful! But it…
Updated Grass-Fed Butter Review
As most of you already know, I’m a huge fan of grass-fed butter. Not only is it far superior in the nutrition department compared to conventional, it also tastes fantastic. You haven’t truly lived until you’ve tasted fresh bread, mashed potatoes, popcorn, etc. etc. topped with a great quality butter. It truly is so…
How to Prep Your Greens for the Week (and get your kids/husband to eat them)
As I’ve discussed before, green leafy vegetables are packed with vitamins and minerals. Most of us know that it’s important to incorporate them into our diets. But convincing your kids or husband to eat them can be a bit of a challenge. I can coerce Helen into eating greens by having her finish them before…