January 2012

Bacon Cheddar Dip Recipe

January 31, 2012

I made this bacon cheddar dip three times over the holidays and I never got a picture of it. Every time I made this dip it was gone before I could get a pictures. I guess that is a sure sign of a really good recipe. I also got asked for the recipe every time [...]

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Crock Pot Beef Stew with Red Wine

January 30, 2012

Today for Souper Monday we are talking stew. Stew is one of those perfect wintertime comfort food type meals that my family loves. I love how easy it is to put in the crock pot in the morning and have it ready and waiting at dinner time. One of the ways I like to change [...]

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Vitacost: Health and Gluten Free Foods and $10 off

January 30, 2012

I have been hearing a lot about Vitacost lately from several of my friends, so I finally decided to give it a try. Last week I ordered a few gluten free products and was very happy with what I got. Right now they have a new customer $10 off coupon. So, just for signing up [...]

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Organizing the Refrigerator {Ask the Readers}

January 28, 2012

I recently received this email from Kathie: My biggest problem (although not the only big problem) in organizing the kitchen is the refrigerator. How do you keep that organized? Its ALWAYS a problem. Ideas / suggestions would be appreciated. Well, Kathie you are not the only one that struggles in this area. I even shared once what [...]

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Coconut Baked Oatmeal

January 27, 2012

I hope you all are not tired of baked oatmeal recipes, because I have another one for you today. And I think this one, might be my new favorite. I came up with coconut baked oatmeal because I am really trying to work on making breakfast healthier. Everyone in our family loves baked oatmeal and [...]

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Mexican Tortilla Pie

January 26, 2012

Today for ground beef Thursday I have a very good, yet very inexpensive and family friendly meal for you. Over the years I have made quite a few layered tortilla casseroles or Mexican lasagna type meals, but this recipe today is one of my favorites. I often do not follow an exact recipe when making [...]

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Tillamook Cheese {A Little Taste Of the Northwest}

January 25, 2012

Some things are worth occasionally splurging on and for me it is Tillamook cheese. Tillamook cheese is not only a really good cheese, but it is a taste of the Northwest for me. It is a reminder of home. I have been able to find Tillamook Cheddar cheese at a few stores here in Oklahoma [...]

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Food Heroes and Girl Hunter

January 24, 2012

I thought I would give a quick update on my Books To Read post that I did a few weeks ago. So far I am off to a good start. Setting the timer for 20 minutes a day has worked well and I have completed two books so far, both of which are food type [...]