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• Super Easy, Super YUMMY Garlic Alfredo Sauce!

  

  My boys *LOVE* Alfredo sauce. For years, they refused to eat a tomato based spaghetti sauce, so I would buy jarred Alfredo in addition to my Spaghetti and... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Games Make The World Go Round

  

  Or is it Love?  Either way, something makes my world go round, and it’s definitely my family.  I love spending time with them.  One of our weekly traditions is... Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Mason Jars: A Love Affair

  

  I love Mason Jars.  Why?  I have no idea!  I just do.  I don’t know if you’ve noticed or not, but I use a lot of Mason Jars to store food in my pantry.  See? Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Best Whole Grain Dinner Rolls Ever!

  

  Remember when I posted my friend’s Best Ever Dinner Roll recipe?  (See it here.) Well, I love a good whole grain roll, and I can’t seem to leave well enough... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• We Have A Winner!

  

  Congratulations go out to Krystal! She was randomly selected as the winner using http://random.org. What did Krystal win? Take a look… Krystal won this huge... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• A Surprise Harvest And Spaghetti Squash Success!

  

  Do 14 small peaches count as a harvest? I don’t know, but I’m pretty happy right now. My friend, Jennette, (Remember her from my Thrive giveaway?) came over... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Beef Brisket Lo Mein with Organic Vegetables – You’ve Never Had Food Storage Lik...

  

  You’ve heard me harp about food storage for a few months now.  I’ve made a couple of things with food storage items, but most have been pretty typical food... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Homemade Whipped Cream – Effortlessly Transform Food From Simple to Spectacular!

  

  Have I ever told you that I have a weakness for cream? Cream sauces, AH! To die for. Of course, I’m an equal opportunity cream eater, so I also love whipped... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Cookie Pie – Super, Ultra, Uber Processed, But, Hey, It’s My Son’s Birthday

  

  To all my super healthy, whole-food eating readers, this recipe is probably not for you. It really shouldn’t be for me either, as I try to make food that is... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Love That Chile Relleno Casserole! Even If I Am Just Makin’ Do.

  

  Laurie Nguyen:One of my favorite things to make and eat! Originally posted on My Foray Into Food Storage: What is Chile Relleno Casserole? It is all cheesy,... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Do I Have Enough Water? I’m Not So Sure…

  

  Tomorrow’s the last day to enter my giveaway.  Claim your free, daily entry here. Do not think you can come to my house when there’s an earthquake in soCal,... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• You Think My Last Kitchen Fail Was Good? Take A Look At This One!

  

  So, I’m keepin’ it real. Hopefully this fail will give you a good laugh and start your weekend off right. Remember my Cafe Rio Black Bean post (see it here)? Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Maybe It’s Time To Invest In Some Good Mini Loaf Pans…

  

  How many times have you been perusing blogs or Facebook or Pinterest or other social media, and you start feeling inadequate? I know I’ve felt it. Most people... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Crazy Storms, Crazy Foods, Crazy Winds, Crazy Wildfires, Crazy Life!

  

  Crazy! That’s how I would describe the weather in the USA this week. First – tornadoes across the southern and the plains states. Next – extreme flooding in... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Makin’ Marmalade Again: Some Canning Tips And Tricks

  

  Yes, I am a bit obsessed with Marmalade right now.  See? 18 jars of marmalade! Recipe and photo step-by-step found here. Do I need my family to stage an... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Only 5 Days Left To Enter, and Only 44 Entries So Far…

  

  My second April giveaway is in full swing, but only 5 days remain to enter. With only 44 entries received so far, the odds of winning are pretty good! It’s supe... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Knock-Off Recipe Test: Cafe Rio Beef in a Pressure Cooker

  Laurie Nguyen:One of my favorite things to make at home! You can do it on the stove in a regular pot or a pressure cooker or in a crockpot. It’s so delicious! Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Knock-Off Recipe Test: Corner Bakery Cinnamon Creme Cake

  

  Several years ago, my husband and I tried Corner Bakery’s Cinnamon Creme Cake for the first time.  It was delicious!  (And it’s yet another thing I probably... Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• The Final Ground Beef Dish From My 20 Pound Stash, And It Can Be A Freezer Meal!

  

  Don’t forget to visit my Sponsor’s website (here) before claiming your free, daily entry (here) in my current giveaway. This important step is required to make... Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2014 FOOD & DRINK

• Saving Time and Money By Making 2 Dinners At Once!

  

  One of my most favorite things to do is save time and money. I guess that’s two things, isn’t it? Oh well. I find that if I double or triple recipes when I’m... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2014 FOOD & DRINK