Thriftism

Strawberry rhubarb pie is a well known dessert than is a favorite of many. While we could stick to the basics of only pie for rhubarb, we wanted to branch out and find many more fun and tasty recipes that we could use our rhubarb in because really, how much pie can you eat?  Maybe that's not the right question... I love pie, could probably eat it every day. So this is just another great recipe you can add to your pie rotation and a fun twist on a baking classic.  Printable to letter size paper

Springtime brings fresh produce in abundance. Rhubarb has a great and unique taste which often times leads people to believe it has few uses. Today we are making a rhubarb cheesecake, just one of the many delicious recipes using this colorful plant.

We all want the best tasting coffee possible in the morning. We find a routine and roast that works perfectly for us and follow that same pattern daily -  the right amount of grounds, the right temperature, the right milk to coffee ratio - but after awhile our morning caffeine boost isn't tasting the same or as good. Did I miss a step? Are my tastes changing? The easiest answer is probably that you haven't taken the time to thoroughly clean the appliance you use every morning. Scale builds up in your espresso maker or coffee machine and can greatly affect the taste and even alter the temperature at which your machine is brewing. Follow us for a fairly quick fix that you should be doing regularly to keep you coffee tasting amazing month after month. In the video above, we are cleaning and descaling a Delonghi Espresso Machine.  How often should I clean/descale my espresso maker? This depends on how often you use your machine and if you have hard water. If you do...