Flexibility is a necessity when you have to cook for a large group. Flexibility is essential if you want to buy main ingredients in bulk and be able to use them periodically without repetition. One of the “must haves” around here is chicken breast. It is easy to portion out and a veritable blank canvas […]
Bacon-Wrapped Tenderloin – The Prequel (the cutting and bacon-wrapping portion) Sometimes we avoid cooking certain foods because we think they need to be complicated or the main ingredient is too expensive. It would be a shame to try a new recipe with a high priced piece of meat only to mess it up and end […]
Mention the word salmon to most people and they will most likely have a polarized reaction. Either they hate it or they love it. I have been in the lover’s camp for as long as I can remember. The same holds true for the rest of The O6 (that’s what I call my family). Usually, […]
Hi, I am Shaina Olmanson. I am a work-at-home mom of four, feeding my family and my friends one plate at a time. I share recipes, tips, opinions and my philosophy on food as I strive to teach my four children how to eat well: seasonally, locally, organically, deliciously and balanced.