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Store-bought vanilla usually contains sugars and is diluted with water. And that is *pure* vanilla extract. Imitation vanilla is a whole 'nother story. Needless to say, I was surprised and a bit irked when I read the ingredients on the back of my bottle of "pure" vanilla extract. That is when I began home-brewing vanilla extract. I'll provide … [Read more...]
#CountryCrockStars Casseroles have always been a big part of my life. Now, this may seem silly to some, but my mom could cook like the dickens and when she made her casseroles for dinner, they were always a big hit. I have fond memories of my mom assembling them in the kitchen (and she usually put me to work too!). I remember she and I even made … [Read more...]
With Easter this weekend I am sure that you are already in the planning stages of what you will have for your holiday brunch (I am too - and thanks to Eggland's Best for *sending me goodies for this post!). When you go to the grocery store to gather your ingredients make sure that Eggland's Best Eggs are on your list. They are truly superior in … [Read more...]
I love breakfast. Since my family and I have cut out grains entirely {among other things}, I have to get pretty creative in the morning to break the monotony of eggs. I experimented a bit yesterday and gave the typical Eggs in a Nest a fresh look. Perfect for gluten intolerant or celiac folks or those simply following paleo or primal fare. The … [Read more...]
One of my favorite things to do this time of year is holiday baking. I have the fondest memories of standing in a chair beside my mother when I was little, and creating cookie masterpieces to give to friends. My mom's cookies were the best...seriously. My daughter and I spent many December days doing the same thing. Oh how I miss those days! I … [Read more...]
Winter is upon us. With that comes spending plenty of time in the kitchen preparing for the holidays. Sometimes I hit a rut in the kitchen and need some inspiration. Food Network chef Alex Guarnaschelli {you may recognize her from judging on Chopped} has teamed up with Fisher Nuts to bring you Simple Twists holiday recipes. Each recipe … [Read more...]
With the holidays right around the corner, I am excited for the food! We usually go to my dad's house to eat and he does a lot of the cooking. I am hoping that this year I can possibly go over and help, maybe even make a new dish or two. With the "Dadgum That's Good, Too" cookbook by John McLemore, there are plenty of recipe ideas for me to … [Read more...]
Old London When I think of appetizers, I honestly do not think of Melba snacks. Sure they are really tasty, but what can you do with them other than munch on them? Well quite a bit apparently! I was sent a wonderful assortment of Old London Melba Snacks and Bagel Chips, and even though I have been eating them right out of the box, I am … [Read more...]
FISHER NUTS We love eating salads at our house and often enjoy a cold, crisp salad for lunch on hot summer days. Salads are quick and easy to make and they can be extremely versatile allowing you to utilize whatever fresh vegetables and fruit you have available locally. Fisher Nuts sent our family a summer salad package containing a very … [Read more...]
I have had so much fun being a part of the Swanson Blogger Enthusiast Program. I love creating new recipes, and Swanson canned white premium chicken makes it a breeze to come up with quick and tasty meals for my family. This is my final recipe as part of the program - I hope you have enjoyed my creations as much as I have enjoyed sharing them with … [Read more...]
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