Food prices are on the rise–especially anything organic, pasture-raised, and grass-fed–and I don’t see any of it coming down any time soon. Our income is wholly dependent on the new housing industry and everyone knows how unpredictable that is. With that in mind, what I whip up is contingent upon on what we can afford in a given week. We’re not highbrow sophisticates; just ordinary folk who love to eat healthy, wholesome, great tasting food. 😊
All recipes on this site are being updated to reflect as many of the organic, all-natural products as I can find that don’t break the bank. All of 2024 was spent discovering just how toxic our commercially produced foods owned by the giant investment firms are, and which cooking/baking/kitchen tools/appliances/paper goods/clothing/linens are dangerous to our health. I’m adding my personal views of the products I’ve tried and will link to them. Any time a visitor to my site clicks on a link for a product and completes a purchase of that product during that shopping visit, Culinary Craftiness will earn a tiny percentage. Any money earned will be used to help pay the hosting fees for this website. Thank you for helping to keep CC up and running!
About the pictures–I am neither a fancy food stager, nor a photographer. Some pictures were taken with an old Kodak digital, some with a Nikon Coolpix S6300, some with a Nikon DSLR, some with a Samsung Galaxy S9+ phone. So, please try to look past the blurry, cloudy (steam from hot food), off-center, washed out, too dark images, ugly dishes, or a messy kitchen in the background. 🤭
This website will always be a work-in-progress. I’m constantly on the hunt for the perfect color scheme and imagery to convey my current artistic mood. Don’t be surprised if you drop in and find a completely new theme on the site. 😃
I love smileys and exclamation marks! 😍
Not every plate photographed is mine. I’m usually on some sort of diet. If the recipe or plate is loaded with calories, fat, and/or carbs, bear in mind my husband isn’t dieting and actually needs to gain weight. 😋
Ms CC: I love your genuine, honest perspective. 2024 also taught me how much the US agri/food/pharma industry is destroying the health of our citizens. “Organic” was formerly poo-pooed. Not now. We get it. We’re reading labels. Growing our own and buying beef, pork, and eggs from the people we know personally, locally, and not owned by BlackRock.
Young parents – pay attention. Times have changed. Do not trust the industries. Read the labels. Read the consents. Do the work and feed your flock only the healthiest options. Your babes are our future.
Go CC, GO!
LS
Hear, hear, LS! I’m optimistic for the future of our foods as more people become aware of the dangers lurking in their pantries and refrigerators. When we all come together for a vitally important common cause, we can make momentous changes. The time is now! Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective! Peace and blessings to you and yours! ❤️