Brooklyn Kitchen

At 49 years old, I had to learn how to cook - again.  My son was diagnosed with an extreme MSG sensitivity, and when I looked through the items in my pantry I was horrified at how many items I used every day included it.  Then, I realized I didn't even know what half of the stuff in these items was!  That, plus the prevalence of MSG in prepared foods and restaurants meant that many of the time-saving items I relied on as a working mother were officially verboten.  I know that all-natural and organic prepared foods are available, but with how expensive they are they were definite budget busters.  This experience, plus the gluten sensitivity I developed two years later, forced me to rethink how I looked at food and it's preparation.  What I learned along the way is what I want to share with you all in this blog.   Here are some appliances I have that make life easier.  I am not an Amazon affiliate so I get nothing from these links.  I am a...