Tomorrow, we celebrate National Blueberry Muffin Day!  So wake up Saturday morning and whip some up for the family (or for yourself).  We just happen to have an easy recipe for you!  If your kitchen is stocked with the essentials, you may just need to make a quick run to the market for blueberries. read more »

If you are having company over the holidays, maintain peace in the house by keeping the natives fed.  We have lots of breakfast recipes on LearningHowToCook.com, but one of our favorites is this recipe for super fluffy Pancakes.

A couple of tips:

*Put small bowls of “pancake enhancers” out for your guests to choose from - blueberries, chocolate chips, chopped nuts - whatever you have.  Everyone loves pancakes, but you can allow your guests to put their individual touches on their own breakfast.

*Put your batter into a squeeze bottle; a recycled ketchup bottle washed well works perfectly.  This will keep those drops of batter off of the top of the stove.

Want to make restaurant-style bacon at home?  Skip the frying pan and go straight to your oven for the answer.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Place a single layer of bacon on a rack over a baking sheet.  Cook for 10-15 minutes.  Carefully remove from oven and drain on paper towels.  This method yields flat, crisp bacon every time without the hazard of popping grease.