Quick Tip - Flexible Cutting Boards

I've found when I freeze Skinny Chocolate and other THM desserts it works best if you use a pan lined with parchment paper. But *sigh* parchment paper is expensive. I've found an effective and cheap way to get around that! I use flexible cutting boards! This does not work for baking! If you're just freezing something (like skinny chocolate or Fudgy No Bake Cookies) this works great!

Quick Tip - Fast and Easy Whipped Cream

    I hate strongly dislike having to use our Kitchen Aid Mixer every time I want just a tiny bit of whipped cream.
 
    I know... I could just buy an aerosol can of it from the grocery store, but that doesn't really appeal to me for multiple reasons. One being, I live with 4 brothers.
   
    Some of you don't understand what that has to do with anything. Others are nodding theirs heads in sympathy. It makes perfect sense to you.
 
    I cannot tell you how many cans of whipped cream I have brought home and used once or twice and then the rest of the can disappears. Everybody denies even knowing it existed, much less actually touching the can. It's a mystery..... So it's not very cost effective.

    Now, after figuring out my nifty new trick, I can have a tiny bit of whipped cream whenever I want.

How do you perform this modern marvel, you ask? Very simple. 

Pour however much cream your little heart desires into a blender cup.

Add a quick dash of Vanilla and sweetener.

Twist lid on cup. Blend until you see the consistency change.

This will be about 5-10 seconds (I think, I've never actually timed it).

I don't know how this will do with bigger amounts (like a full cup) but I'll try it someday when I want that much. Until next time, Happy cooking!

A Quick Tip - Spice Rack

    I bought this lovely accessory from the LTD catalog! I was hoping we could use it to free up some cabinet space. It worked! To be honest, it probably wouldn't have worked for regular spice containers. They're too tall and would hit the shelves when I tried to shut the door, preventing it from closing. However, for my prolific Flavored Extract Collection, works like a charm ;)

Quick Tip - How to make a Faster Shake!

    I just wanted to let you guys in on my faster shake tip. I just discovered it the other day and it seems to work well for me! Not having to get out all the ingredients helps with the time crunch tremendously!

    Ahead of time (doesn't really seem to matter how long) dump all the ingredients you're going to use in a shake into a  1 qt canning jar, except for the ice and protein powder.

  Keep jar in fridge overnight or until ready to use. When ready, simply pour the contents of  the jar into a blender and add desired amount of ice. Blend well for a bit then add the protien powder. Blend until you get it to 'fluff'. Pour back into the canning jar and enjoy!

You could also make up multiples on a day when you have the rest of the ingredients already out!

  If you felt like I spoke in Greek, feel free to leave your question in the comment section. Thanks for stopping by!