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Pumpkin Seeds
I have joined the scores of food bloggers who have gone pumpkin crazy this fall. I find no shame in this fact. And it’s been really fun trying new things, like Pumpkin Macaroni & Cheese. The latest in the line of new pumpkin goodies are roasted pumpkin seeds. Toasted, crunchy, and just a hint of…
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Turkey Meatloaf
Meatloaf has been a point of contention between my husband and I for quite some time. You see, it all stems back to Mom — both his and mine. This is one of those classic “That’s not how my mom did it” arguments. They make meatloaf quite differently. My mom made small rounded loaves, with…
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Feta Stuffed Chicken
Warning! The following post may not be suitable for vegan eyes or people who think raw chicken looks icky. Ok, you’ve been warned. I’ve seen, and made, recipes similar to this one. In comparison, I think this stuffed chicken left a little to be desired. Don’t get me wrong, it was good, and really easy,…
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Bagels: An In Depth Look
Remember how I told you I love my bread machine? Well, I wasn’t as forthcoming as I ought to have been. I really, really, really love my bread machine. Isn’t it beautiful? Ok, so it’s a little bit bulky. But it works magic! Honey Whole Wheat Bread? Done. Homemade pizza crust? You bet. And then…
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Easy Chili–A learning experience
The last time I attempted to make chili, it was quite the long and daunting process. There was a crock pot involved, turkey, cayenne, beans…Sounds like a good time, right? Well, I tried to get too fancy. There was also coffee and chocolate. In the chili. Yeah. Although I love those things, very much, I…
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Copy Cats and Cheaters? Sort of.
Welcome to my rant! I know that for some die hard foodies, these are some serious topics. I hope that you can read this with the same light-hearted intentions I had while writing. I’ve always had a complicated relationship with the “imitation is the sincerest form of flattery” idea. When I’m imitating someone, that’s exactly…
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Chips–A 14 Step Plan
What to do if you run out of tortilla chips (with pictures): 1. Wonder how you can end up with salsa, but no chips. 2. Remain calm, and remind yourself that the store is not that far away. 3. Remind yourself that you’re lazy and don’t want to waste the energy to drive all the…
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Apple Cookie Epiphany
That’s fun to say. Try it! “Apple cookie epiphany.” Now say it five times fast. Seriously, try it! I had these cookies once before. It was back when Nick and I first started dating, and it had never occurred to me that you could put fruit in a cookie. Cookies had chocolate, or they weren’t…
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Homemade Spinach Pasta
Hello again! Every now and then, my husband does something so amazing, so wonderful, so delicious that he needs to be recognized. This is his post. I hope you enjoy, and are brave enough to try it! I woke up this morning with the itch to do something new and having just seen crd!‘s Spinach…
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Confessions
I have a few confessions to make. 1. I’ve had a can of Libby’s Pure Pumpkin Puree in my pantry since last fall. 2. I thought, until yesterday, that bread crumbs on macaroni and cheese were gross. Let me address my first confession. Since the end of August, I’ve been reading food bloggers who have…