Things Your Mama Never Told You.....

I have been married for nearly 3 years now, and while it isn't an extraordinary amount of time, I have learned a lot. Some through trial and error, and others from other wives and television shows. Food Network is my friend.

So, there is my Part 1 list of things my mother never told me. I hope it will help you, and I hope that you will add more to my list. Please make this a conversation, I would LOVE to hear your bullet points. :)

• When using a non-stick pan, use a wooden spoon or a plastic spatula.
• Allow meat to temper before placing them in a hot pan. (Not ice cold.)
• Everything tastes better with a little EVOO (extra virgin olive oil, thanks Rachael Ray!)
• Soak your dishes in hot water and dish soap, it makes cleaning 10x easier. You know, if you are like me and don't do the dishes right away.
• When slicing potatoes, slice a strip off the long way to make a flat surface. It makes cutting the potato a million time easier.
• Cast iron might be a pain to clean (since it is not dishwasher safe), but it is so worth the investment.
• Do not cook pancakes or eggs in a anything other than a non-stick pan. My husband learned the hard way.
• You will be amazed, happy, full of love, annoyed, anger, upset, and overjoyed each and every day you spend as a parent.

So, there is Part 1....what are yours?

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