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• Oreo Truffles: They’re Probably Going To Kill You, But, Hey, It Might Be Worth...

  

  Some time ago, my sister, Tammy, and I were talking about cake balls, which are a perfect circle of sweet goodness, and she said she makes “Oreo Truffles”... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Glorious Garden Greens, But Not…

  

  Today, I picked some veggies from my garden. Beautiful summer squash, some (almost) yellow cherry tomatoes and some radishes. I’ll have a lovely salad... Read more

  Posted on 23 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• 5 Simple Ingredients = Super Yummy Shortbread

  

  Don’t forget to enter my brand new June Tupperware giveaway! Click here to visit the Rafflecopter page to enter! Cookies… While I’m not a big dessert person, I... Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• 6 Reasons Why I Can’t Be A Doomsday Prepper & 6 Reasons Why I Should Be

  

  6 Reasons Why I Can’t Be A Doomsday Prepper 1.  Boys Smell! I have four sons. If I have to live in a bunker with them, I will need like 50 years of air... Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Phenomenal Or Failure? It Depends On Who You Ask!

  

  Last night, I experimented. No, I didn’t create my own recipe, but I decided to make a new recipe which I found on the Internet last week while I was searching... Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• The Squash Is Coming! The Squash Is Coming!

  

  While I don’t know yet if my spaghetti squash plants will actually produce spaghetti squash this year, they sure are growing! I had quite a few problems with... Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• I Have A Super Power: Speed Cooking

  

  Who wouldn’t want that super power? It is a necessary one in my house, because I tend to procrastinate. Speed cooking helps me prepare delicious, healthy food a... Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Chocolate Ganache: Epic Fail To Epic Save

  

  Have I ever mentioned that I like to improvise when cooking? Sometimes improvisation results in wonderful creations. Other times, especially when working with... Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• I Sense A Recurring Theme: My Garden Is Under Attack!

  

  Who would attack my lowly garden? Bunnies. Hungry bunnies. Sneaky bunnies. Highly intelligent bunnies that tested one of my tomatoes a couple of days ago and... Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Crockpot Honey Sesame Chicken – Super YUM!

  

  Do you have a “go-to” meal for busy days? This is one of mine. It is deliciously easy! A tiny bit of prep, throw everything into the crockpot, turn it on, and... Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Am I Really Saving Money? Microwave Popcorn

  

  Sorry I slacked off last week.  I was in need of a mini vacation, so I vacationed from my responsibilities, including my blog.  But I’m back! Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Bad Day? Stressed? There’s Nothing A Little Hot Fudge Sauce Can’t Fix, Right?

  

  Disclaimer: I am not encouraging emotional eating, nor do I truly believe fudge makes everything better. It might make everything a little more bearable, but no... Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Guest Post – Candi on Food Preservation

  

  I am blessed to have some *AWESOME* readers. One of them is a fellow blogger, Candi (find her blog here). She kindly agreed to write a guest post for me about... Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• I Have Some Grouchy Readers! Today, I Heard From An Anti-Grain-ite…

  Occasionally, I receive an unkind comments from one of my readers.  Twice, I’ve received a downright mean comment.  (I deleted those as I won’t allow someone’s... Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Am I REALLY Saving Money? Homemade Laundry Detergent

  Laurie Nguyen:Another popular post from my “Am I really saving money?” series. Originally posted on My Foray Into Food Storage: Before we begin, I have a quick... Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Am I REALLY Saving Money? Part Two: Homemade Sandwich Bread (New, Updated Recipe)

  Laurie Nguyen:One of my most popular posts, from my “Am I really saving money?” series. Originally posted on My Foray Into Food Storage: As part of my “Am I... Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• May Winner Selected: Check Your Email!

  If you entered my May giveaway (here), you may be the winner!  Please check your email, now (including your spam folder).  The winner has 72 hours to respond an... Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Knock-Off Recipe Test: Trader Joe’s Ranchero Egg White Salad

  Laurie Nguyen:One of my most popular posts… Originally posted on My Foray Into Food Storage: A little over a year ago, I was working with a nutritionist who... Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Star Command To Base! We Have A SERIOUS Emergency Here!

  

  Laurie Nguyen:One of my favorite posts! Originally posted on My Foray Into Food Storage: Have you ever been sitting in your house, just sitting, minding your ow... Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Well, Isn’t This Fine And Dandy? I Filled My Buckets, But I Need More!

  

  If you have read my blog for any length of time, I’m sure you’ve realized by now that I am working hard to build up a good pantry and food storage.  Remember... Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK