Grandma's Things

I'm a big fan of using cordless drills to speed up tasks where possible, and this tip from The Manly Housekeeper takes the idea...

Rice needs the right ratio of water to grain to become perfectly moist and delicious. To make it easier, you can use your finger...

One day your kitchen is spotless. The next day, you look around, and it's so… dirty. When did this happen? How did it happen?...

In my humble opinion, people don't give enough credit to casseroles. When time is of the essence, putting a bunch of ingredients in a...

If Katie Ledecky, Simone Manuel or good old Michael Phelps have made you want to take another look at your local pool, the main...

If you've ever enjoyed a Dole Whip, today is your lucky day. Dole Whips are one of the most popular things to eat when...

After a winter of roasting, baking and cooking, our oven racks can get pretty dirty. To get your oven racks sparkling clean again, follow...

When the first of January rolls around, many of us resolve to eat healthier, exercise more and lose weight. While these things are easier...

When you cook (at least if you cook like I do), things can get a bit messy. And the messiest part is the cooker,...

Cooking a steak perfectly is something of an art form. You don't want the steak to be too rare, but you definitely don't want...

Washing machines remove dirt and germs from our clothes, but much of this dirt gets trapped in the machine itself. Yet it's easy enough...

When I was a kid, one of my favourite things to eat on a hot summer day was orange ice cream. You know those...

In the realm of household cleanliness, few tools hold as much sway as the revered Mr. Clean Magic Sponge. But what if I told...

We eat a fair bit of pasta in my home. My husband and I are both part Italian, so can you really blame us?!...

When a rabid dog is on your heels, your first thought is probably to run away as fast as possible. However, on the Adventure...

In my humble opinion, chicken is one of the most difficult meats to cook properly. As well as making sure it's actually cooked, you...

Mechanical problems, lack of funding and inconsistent timetables turn the MTA into a nightmare. Worse still, if you're lucky enough to get a seat,...

Dear grandma's ,I admit that I am not the best dresser. I know how to keep my clothes clean, ironed and such, but I...

There's nothing like a good potato dish. Whether mashed, baked, scalloped or roasted, the possibilities for potato-inspired comfort food are virtually endless. You probably...

Is there anyone on this planet who doesn't like pasta? It's hot, it's hearty, and it's the perfect example of a comfort food. It's...