With increasing activities outside the home, fashionable families seem to be constantly on the move. While the leisurely time spent within the kitchen has become a thing of the past, food preparation and close up has been created easier. From slow cookers to dishwashers there's little question kitchen appliances are creating life easier.If you'd prefer some American dishes, boneless buffalo wings, coleslaw, and crock pot pulled pork barbecue can also serve many at a lower price. Another good choice (and good for kids) is homemade pizza. You could have this along with some French fries for anyone who may not like anything else.Tupperware set. You can wash them slow cooker pulled pork bbq put all kinds of leftovers in them and a 40-piece set will cost around $20. You probably thought of this one, but it's just so useful that I had to put it on here to make sure that you didn't forget.As part of the festivities, Arapahoe Basin will host the tenth annual Festival of the Brewpubs on Sunday, May 29. This year A-Basin will be adding four more breweries to the mix for a total of eight Colorado slow cooker pulled pork breweries that will be on hand offering samples of their favorite hand-crafted ales. Breweries include Backcountry, Breckenridge, Dillon Dam, Pug Ryan's, New Belgium, Avery, Great Divide and TommyKnocker.One word of caution on spice selections: if the meat you have selected is already seasoned, or "flavor enhanced", avoid using additional salt, as this may dry out the meat. Consider your wood, and try to find a recipe that will complement the wood you have selected.Expanding your horizons. If there's an appliance or gadget that you have and you've never used it just because you thought it's too complicated or you might do something wrong, just give it a try. Find a book, website or video pertaining to the item in question and try it as soon as possible.You just might be pleasantly surprised by how easy it is to use that juicer or how many wonderful recipes you can find for the slow cooker.Have fun with flavors and spices and don't be afraid to put more seasonings into your cooking. Many cooks lightly season their food, leaving it tasting bland. It is okay to experiment with different amounts of salt and spices until you find a delicious tasting blend. Many chefs recommend adding almost twice as much as you would initially considering using, so keep it interesting and flavorful by putting in just a little bit more.Also, be sure to check out the first article in this series: Frugal health, eating right part 1: Getting Started. This primer will help you rid your kitchen of problem foods so you can prepare to cook at home and eat more healthfully.