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For the Holidays - 5 New Appetizers
Just think, in 2½ weeks and we in the US will be celebrating Labor Day! Then Halloween and Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years! Don't blink 'cause you'll miss them! Here are five suggestions for appetizers for the parties you will be having or wil (read full article)
Greek Yogurt Corn Casserole
I’ve been on a kick lately of substituting Greek yogurt for sour cream. One of my favorite sides, that I usually only make for holidays, is corn casserole. It’s not what you’d call light, but it’s OMG so good. The Greek (read full article)
Cooking with children
For parents and grandparents alike, the summer holidays offer endless opportunities for family fun. Not only is it important to keep children amused and ward-off boredom related grumpiness, it can be incredibly rewarding too. I am lucky enough to be (read full article)
Dear Noy
Lifting the Aug. 23 holiday for continuity of government services is a stupid reason. I don’t think Noynoy has ever visited a government office. Growing up in a family of politicians, I don’t think he needed to fall in line to get an ID or file f (read full article)
A Year of Celebrations (& a Giveaway)
Camping We all know the major holidays to celebrate, but what about all those days in between? Life is full of reasons to celebrate. Even if there isn’t a holiday in sight, there is always a reason to gather with the ones you love. (read full article)
Back To School DOUBLE Ebates!
Do you shop for back to school supplies online? I admit I often forget about online shopping except during the holiday season but there are plenty of online deals for the Back to School rush too! I already told you the Back to School promotion going (read full article)
Rosemary Roasted Cashews
Sometimes you just want a real easy snack or appetizer. My friend, Maria, made these delicious Rosemary Roasted Cashews when we came over for dinner one lovely summer evening. My hubby and I couldn't stop snacking on them! When I was growing up, nuts (read full article)
Friday Follies: Gifts for the Fun-Loving Foodie in Your Life
Gag gifts are supposed to be fun. Okay, so maybe some of them also make you gag a bit. Loosen up! It’s all in good fun. (I almost said good, clean fun. Not always, as you’ll see.) Kotula’s advertises as “The Guys With the Goo (read full article)
Chilled Soba, Avocado, & Grapefruit Salad
“Summer is the time when one sheds one’s tensions with one’s clothes, and the right kind of day is jeweled balm for the battered spirit. A few of those days and you can become drunk with the belief that all’s righ (read full article)
Behind the Scenes at Susannah's {Kitchen} Aprons
My Interview with Anne Coleman at Half Hour MealsAnne: Marilyn Dean has a food blog a little different from the rest: it's about food in a way that most of us aren't thinking about directly - it's aprons. Not just any old apron, forget visions of mom (read full article)
New - Basil Liqueur
'Bazinagole' is no doubt a very versatile herb. Aside from being a major player in your marinara and Sunday Gravy recipes (yes, there is a difference), it can, among many other ways, be chopped up and made into a delicious pesto. You can also use the (read full article)
Restoran Lameizi Steamboat
College & university exams are over finally over. My sister and her friends are enjoying their holidays (sadly not me!!) and what better way to enjoy the holidays than to go around eating and eating. This place, Reatoran Lameizi, is owned by her (read full article)
Turkey, Barley, Zucchini and Mushroom Salad; Bastille Day Past
Remembering my first Bastille Day in France: 2004.Ten days after the Americans wave the Red, White and Blue to celebrate the 4th of July the French wave the Red, White and Blue to celebrate the 14th....14 juillet as it's known in France, Bastille Day (read full article)
Enjoying the Banquet Party With Friends
Next month my friend celebrated his birthday and he will hold a banquet dinner with family and some friends. I am including one friend who was invited to attend the event. All plans began to be prepared to support that party which was held can be hel (read full article)
Sweet and White Mashed Potato Swirl
Traditional mashed potatoes are comfort food for me. Adding sweet potatoes makes them so much more interesting and breaks the monotony of plain mashed potatoes. On the other hand, a dish of 100% sweet potatoes can be cloying and somehow seems to (read full article)
school holidays
Turns out I've carried my love of school holidays into adulthood, now that I have a school-aged person in the house.There's something about the rhythm of term-time receding into a break that is good for everyone. Gives us a sense of re-ch (read full article)
CSN Stores Toaster Oven Review
Thanks to Csnstores.com, I have this great toaster oven to review! I chose to review this model because of its easy-to-clean touch pad and the convection feature was definitely a plus. This toaster oven is larger than the one I had, but I think t (read full article)
CSN Stores Toaster Oven Review
Thanks to Csnstores.com, I have this great toaster oven to review! I chose to review this model because of its easy-to-clean touch pad and the convection feature was definitely a plus for me. This toaster oven is larger than the one I had, but I (read full article)
Passport to Chocolates #1
I have been waiting for the chance to reveal the chocolatiers of Cocoa Dolce to you for months, Sisters and Brothers. I ate these some time back and then had to work around all the various scheduling needs of those companies that share their produc (read full article)
Semolina Pancakes with Butter and Warm Honey
One of the simple luxuries I have enjoyed these school holidays is making pancakes for the kids for breakfast. Well if truth were told I also enjoy sleeping in, slow mornings and hanging out in my pyjamas all day.School mornings for us are a harried (read full article)
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