In the midst of the holiday cooking we always seem to run out of something, or we forgot the sour cream & eggs at the store? Raise your hand if your with me on this. It’s also no secret that most of us pack on a few pounds during this time time of the year as well. And why wouldn’t we with out the deliciousness going on, the rich sauces, the sugar cookies and don’t forget the warm toasted baguettes slathered with a warm sun-dried tomato spread ! Come on, who says no to that?

There’s a lot to do before the big feast. Here are a few little tips to help you get through the day stress free! #1. No Roasting Rack? Use carrots, onions, and celery to elevate the turkey, plus add a ton of flavor to your drippings! #2. Too much Pie left over? Turn your leftover pies into milkshakes. Take one piece whizzed in the blender with some ice cream and call it heaven. #3. Toast Nuts in the Microwave! If your recipe calls for a toasted nuts and your short on time, t

Holidays bring friends and families together, but let’s face it…it’s really all about the food! People might think you spent all day in the kitchen with these quick and delicious appetizers that your guests will devour! Let them think it, we won’t tell. Sweet, salty and savory are just some of the flavor combo’s we look for!Seriously, is there anything else? First, let’s start off with our famous Holiday Torte. This festive piece of art is not only damn delicious— it looks im

Ever wonder what to do with your extra Bell Peppers? Well, Bell Peppers are one of the easiest things to freeze. They are great to keep on hand for soups, stews and sautés the winter months! Even save you from that extra trip to the grocery store when you forgot the peppers for your recipe! We've all been there. Which is why we decided to write this post! Here's a technique that most of us at Cal Sun Dry use to freeze our extra peppers! Step 1: Wash your peppers. Step 2: Cut