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Mar 26
Doesnt everyone enjoy eating a cookie that just came out of the oven? I mean its soft, chewy, and just melts in your mouth. Not only that, but it makes your house smell like love. Well, or at least thats what I think love would smell like... lol (read full article)
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Mar 22
I've recieved a fairly good response about what to do with leftover cabbage... Last week I was in detroit and when I came back I really didnt have much in my fridge (when I leave for a trip I dont keep much in there). But I did have CABBAGE! (read full article)
asian slaw, cabbage, cabbage recipes, cheap cabbage recipes, southwestern slaw
Mar 19
Before you even begin, can I suggest that you do what I didn't: research and read everything you can about making macs before you actually make them. By the time I got mine right, I'd read THIS, THIS, THIS, THIS, THIS, THIS, THIS, and of course THIS. (read full article)
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Mar 15
Deer were so rare here in Perry County in the 1930s that the Cannelton News wrote, “Doris Minto saw a deer on the way home from high school this week.” Doris Minto later became Doris Fiedler and my mother. She grew up on Deer Creek so I guess d (read full article)
cannelton news, deer hunting, everyday living, featured, Foodie News, muzzleloaders, perry county
Mar 12
"If your on a diet, trying to watch your weight, or just want a healthy snack then i have the perfect recipe for you." I used to make fun of my dad for eating cottage cheese saying "it was for old people". (read full article)
cottage cheese, Cuisine, dried fruits, eating healthy recipes, everyday living, featured, healthy snacks
Mar 08
Marty Rosen said, “If you feel the urge to step back in time and whip up an old-timey snack, here's what you do: Drop by the Bardstown Road Farmers Market and find your way to James Jackson's booth. (read full article)
Corn On The Cob, everyday living, featured, Foodie News, homemade popcorn, popcorn
Mar 06
Kentucky Grilled Chicken is a permanent addition to KFC's menu (although pricing may change). Furthermore, the Yum Brands QSR, which is shooting to "own" the grilled chicken segment, has a full line of KGC menu items in the product pipeline, accordin (read full article)
calorie counting, everyday living, featured, Foodie News, kentucky fried chicken, kentucky grilled chicken, kfc, KGC
Feb 26
If you want to thicken your soups, stocks, or sauces then using a roux is the best way to go. When making a roux you use fat and flour. Now is not the time to calorie conscious... lol (read full article)
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Feb 22
Did you know you can actually cook with duck eggs? Once duck eggs used to be very popular until the... Read more, If your ever in a pinch you can replace a hens egg with a ducks egg by... (read full article)
Bizarre Foods, duck eggs, duck eggs vs. chicken eggs, everyday living, featured, WWII
Feb 19
Save time washing dishes by making some fun edible salad utensils. If you want to wash a few less dishes then make some edible soup bowls. (read full article)
Bizarre Foods, cooking tips, Cuisine, everyday living, featured, salad utensils made of bread
Feb 15
Today we have brought you three really cool party ideas to make your party a success... I cant even begin to tell you how many times I have been to a party and have lost my drink. So the first thing on your list is a marker to help you keep track of (read full article)
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Feb 08
The real reason everyone switched to e-mail? No, it wasn't about the convenience—it was about the gross taste of licking envelopes. But now there's Mmmvelopes, the bacon flavored envelopes. You'll find yourself sending a lot more letters and cancel (read full article)
bacon flavored envelopes, everyday living, featured, J&D, mmmvelopes, weird food
Feb 05
Have you ever agreed to do something and then regretted doing it? Agreeing to scald a pig sounds easy enough... Well let me tell you Its not! lol This was the journey I went... This is an old fashioned hog slaughter! (read full article)
cooking tips, everyday living, featured, Foodie News
Feb 01
There is a saying that old pig farmers hope to be reincarnated as boar hogs when they die. I believe it after yesterday. Sow #9 was living under the hill in the 8 acre “Fishing Hole” paddock with 8 other sows all of which are scheduled to breed (read full article)
egg report, everyday living, featured, Foodie News, jim fiedler, making bacon
Jan 29
Cleaning can be a very tedious task, but these sure fire cleaning tricks are sure to make it at least a little easier. (read full article)
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Jan 25
“Dawn sure comes early when a promise is made to meet someone at the break of day” I thought as I waited at the house for James the next morning. It was cold too so I decided we would just ride over together in the truck with the trailer to get (read full article)
cow, featured, Foodie News, jim fiedler, pig
Jan 18
When you’re on the go and barely have enough time to stop for a cup of coffee, let alone drink one, that’s when you need a caffeine boost the most. Dragging your luggage through the airport, bus terminal or city streets means you’ll need a thir (read full article)
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Jan 15
Its not about making cooking harder, but easier! Dont create more work for yourself; create less. Easy ideas for leftovers. Package extra pancakes and waffles as single servings in airtight plastic bags and freeze. When you need a quick breakfast, j (read full article)
cooking tips, everyday living, featured, Foodie News, leftovers
Jan 11
There are so many ways to prepare coleslaw it will be hard to pick a favorite. Typically when you think of coleslaw shredded cabbage, carrots... Don't let this limit you to what can be made the possibilities are endless.. (read full article)
Cuisine, everyday living, featured
Jan 08
Looks like Miss Piggy makes a come back! Just make sure you dont call out suey or else... Just sit back and relax while Miss Piggy gives you a tour of the ranch. (read full article)
everyday living, featured, Foodie News, jim fiedler, sook cattle, suey pigs