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25 Perfect Pistachio Desserts Recipe Roundup

You may already know that pistachios are an excellent heart-healthy snack, but they’re also a very versatile nut when it comes to cooking.  Added into ice cream, cakes, cookies, or pies, you really can’t go wrong with any recipe that calls for View Post

14 Valentine's Day Cupcakes recipes and ideas to enjoy a sweet treat on Valentine's day. perfect for school or work parties.

14 Valentine’s Day Cupcakes

I’m not here to knock store-bought cupcakes at all, because Lord knows they have helped this busy mama out in a pinch more times than I can count, but my favorite cupcake, hand’s down, is one freshly baked at home.  If you are looking for some View Post

8 Delicious Shrimp Recipes

Is there a wrong way to make shrimp?  I can’t think of a single one.  I was introduced to shrimp as a young child while visiting my aunt and uncle in Ocean Springs, MS.  I always looked forward to our yearly trip there because I knew one night while View Post

10 Rice Krispies Treats for Valentine’s Day

Looking for a different kind of sweet to make for friends and family this Valentine’s Day?  If you’re looking for an alternative to the usual cupcakes, candy, and chocolate-covered strawberries, consider making one of these sweet treats made from View Post

Pork Steak and Hidden Valley Potatoes

One good thing about being off work all summer is that I have time to cook like I really want to.  During the week, E.B. and I eat with my parents a few nights and we order pizza one night during the week, so I look forward to the weekends when View Post

Crosstie Arts & Jazz Festival- 2014

A couple of weekends ago we went to our town’s annual Crosstie Arts & Jazz Festival.  It’s exactly what it sounds like;  live jazz music, art of every medium for sale (clothing, jewelry, paintings,  pottery, wood, etc.) and many, many fabulous View Post

Home-Ec Easy Pizza Recipe

Back when I was in junior high school, we basically had four choices when it came to class electives.  Band (tried that and it didn’t stick), Art (I am sooo not artsy), Industrial Arts (which was basically a fancy name for “shop”, and none of the View Post

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T-fal OptiGrill Review

If anyone knows me well, they know that cooking is not my strong point.  I can bake all day long, but when it comes to cooking meals, I’m all about quick and easy.  I’m getting better, but I always welcome any help in this area I can get.  That’s why View Post

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