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Cleaning Stuck on Dough

May 2, 2011

I think it’s safe to say that I am the world’s messiest cook. {This is why I have yet to do a cooking/canning vlog, even though it’d sure make more sense sometimes!} Seriously, I am.  On top of that, I am also the world’s most impatient cook.  Those two together is a dangerous combination, since [...]

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A Sparkling Sink

July 27, 2010

My house is absolute chaos.  Project Major Home Addition is still in full swing, which makes it quite hard to have any form of normalcy.  Windows and doors are being changed out–some are being done away with so there is plywood in their place (for now).  Walls are coming down, and my decor consists of insulation walls. [...]

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Refried Beans Recipe

March 15, 2010

I get many requests for this recipe, so I finally decided to pay attention to the amounts so I could share it. I’ve been making my own refried beans for a while now, and while we have all really enjoyed them, they were still lacking that special kick.  My friend Lynn mentioned that she uses [...]

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Freezer Inventory

March 9, 2010

A few weeks ago I finally came to the conclusion that my freezers had gotten the best of me.  There was no telling what was in them, and my “freezer memory” was becoming rather unreliable.  Once upon a time I had a freezer inventory of sorts, which worked but, I didn’t stick with it.  I [...]

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March OAMC Update

March 2, 2010

**Updated to add in pricing** The day is done and so am I!  I was able to complete most of my Once a Month Cooking List, which honestly, is far more than I thought I would get done.  Originally I had planned on doing the Lazy Granola after dinner this evening, but I really have [...]

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Stocking the Freezer with OAMC

March 1, 2010

For many months now I’ve wanted to try my hand at a full on Once a Month Cooking Day (OAMC).  I really like the convenience of having ready made meals in the freezer for busy nights, mornings or even lunches. Trisha, over at Once a Month Mom, is celebrating her one year blogiversary and to celebrate she [...]

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Kitchen Oil Sprayer

January 13, 2010

I have long been leery of the aerosol spray cans of oil. After reading the label on one of those cans, and seeing propellant listed as an ingredient–I knew it was time to find an alternative. I found a pump-action oil sprayer. You fill the bottle with oil of your choice, pump it up a [...]

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Packaging Ideas for Edible Gifts

November 18, 2009

**UPDATED** Winner is announced at the bottom. Welcome to this weeks round of the Holiday Food Fest! This week we’re covering Packaging Ideas for Edible Gifts. I absolutely adore packaging Christmas presents. My husband makes fun of me for all the time I spend on packaging up our gifts. I usually try to give a [...]

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Making Croutons

September 1, 2009

Before I grocery shopping, I always take a look in my freezer and my refrigerator for two reasons. So I can check my “inventory” and to also get rid of anything that is past it’s prime. This weekend, during my routine check, I found something that has been staring back and me, but for one [...]

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Recipe: Sweet Pickles

August 18, 2009

Last year we had so many cucumbers coming from our garden, that I ran out of ideas for them. I canned multiple Bread and Butter Pickles as well as Dill–I even tried my hand at relish. I had no idea what to do with the rest of them, so I started flipping through my canning [...]

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