Tuesday's Tips & Tricks: Chopping Bacon

I think everyone has at least one task in the kitchen that they do not enjoy doing.  For me, it is chopping bacon.  I hate it!  The bacon is greasy and it moves around on the cutting board as I try to slice it.  There had to be an easier way to do this.

I had just finished using my kitchen shears to cut up some herbs, so I grabbed them and decided to try it on the bacon.  It worked great!  Now I only use my kitchen shears to cut the bacon into the size I need.  I cut it right into the skillet that I will be using to fry it in.  It is so easy!  You get perfect cuts and less mess by using this method.

Sometimes I stack the bacon and other times I just get it straight from the package.Then I chop away with my kitchen shears.

Which kitchen task do you enjoy doing the least?

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You will love Bo and his blog,  Bo's Bowl.  Not only does he host great giveaways,  his recipes are incredible!  One visit to his blog and you will see why I faithfully follow it.

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Tuesday's Tips & Tricks: Chopping Tomatoes

Sometimes when my husband, Stan, goes to the store for me he will come back with an ingredient that is close, but not exactly what I asked for.  There are so many different types of canned tomatoes, the guy can't be blamed for getting mixed up about what I need.

If I get canned whole tomatoes by mistake, and I needed chopped or diced tomatoes, I pull out my kitchen shears and cut up the tomatoes while they are still in the can.  It is quick and easy and there is no mess.

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Visit my friends blogs!

My friends are taking some time off from blogging, but they have incredible recipes in their archives!

You will love Bo and his blog,  Bo's Bowl.  Not only does he host great giveaways,  his recipes are incredible!  One visit to his blog and you will see why I faithfully follow it.

Also visit my friend Pam's blog, Pam's Midwest Kitchen Korner,  for more great recipes!  Once you read her blog, she will be your friend too!