Clever Kitchen
Benefits of Winter Produce: Your Guide to Shopping & Cooking Seasonally
Winter produce needs more appreciation. We’re here to provide it! One of the easiest ways to lead a more sustainable lifestyle is to buy in-season produce— bonus points if it’s local! When you go to any regular grocery store, the vast majority of the produce that you see is actually out-of-season and, is therefore, also imported. Many people… Read More »
Our ‘Best Ever’ Simply Easy Christmas Cookie Recipe
These cookies aren’t just for the holidays. Bake and decorate them year round for any occasion. We promise that you’ll want to! Please don’t scroll down for a quick peek at the recipe yet to gauge how hard it looks and if you will actually do it. Please. We need to explain ourselves first! Oh, you… you did… Read More »
Ditch the Disposable & Better Your BBQ
Disposable plates, utensils, and cups are so tempting to use and that’s why they’re subsequently at every summer BBQ you attend. Yes, they cut back on dishes to wash. Yes, they are cheap and come in large quantities. And, yes, they are incredibly uninspiring and seriously pollute our landfills. It’s time they lost their place at the table.… Read More »
Clever Kitchen Appliance Hacks + Slow Cooker Giveaway!
Here at BLINQ, we’re all about being resourceful — and in the kitchen, that means saving on kitchen essentials, finding new and thoughtful ways to use ingredients, and making the most of your kitchen appliances. One kitchen appliance we can’t live without? The slow cooker; so we’ve decided to give one away! Whether it’s a hearty soup in… Read More »
Buying Cookware: 3 Essential Tips to Save You Money
Great cookware is the cornerstone of any kitchen. Not to mention it can have a big impact on how you cook! But if you’re like most and don’t have an arm and a leg to spend on fancy pots and pans, or if you’re not sure how to buy cookware, fear not. Use these three simple tips to save money on… Read More »
6 Tips for Packing the Perfect Lunch Box
Whether you’re settling into your back to school routine or are just trying to turn your lunch habits around for work, you’ve probably faced the challenge of packing the perfect lunch box. The advantages of packing lunch are numerous; it can help you save money, and you can better control what you eat on a daily basis. But how… Read More »
Barbecues that Don’t Bust Your Budget
Nothing says summer like a delicious barbecue! They’re a wonderful way to get together with friends and family, and you don’t have to spend a fortune to have a great time. Break out the slip ‘n’ slide and get grilling with these easy money saving barbecue tips. 1) Make Your Own Dry Rub Dry rubs add complex and smoky… Read More »
5 Ways to Save Money on Your Caffeine Addiction
Are you a certified caffeine addict? Does your morning revolve around that first life-affirming hit of sweet nectar? Do you sip on your coffee house beverage while posting memes to Facebook warning coworkers not to speak to you until you’ve had your fix? Have you ever had an impassioned discussion about the glories of the French press? If… Read More »
Find the Perfect Gift for a Foodie
Gift-giving can be stressful if you’re not sure what to give someone – especially when you have an aspiring chef in the family and the only time you use your oven is to store sweaters (I know Carrie Bradshaw can’t be the only one). Lucky for you, I’m a bit of cook myself, and I’ve put together a… Read More »