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Attack of the Snack Pack

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Behold the snack pack, a marvelous invention. The snack pack offers you many things: convenience, portion control, yummy snacks! The only thing the snack pack is not is inexpensive. Because of the convenience and the extra packaging, the snack pack can be quite pricy unfortunately. So how to take advantage of the snack pack attributes… Continue reading Attack of the Snack Pack

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Apples to Applesauce

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Last Friday my mother-in-law (“MIL”) and I canned homemade applesauce. I had never made homemade applesauce before nor had I ever canned before. Luckily she cans applesauce almost every year so she knew exactly what to do. I’ve always wanted to can something so I was excited when she asked me to help her.I quickly… Continue reading Apples to Applesauce

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Instant Oatmeal Packs

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I eat oatmeal almost every morning. Once I get to work my regular routine is to mix up a bowl of instant oatmeal, grab a cup of coffee and have breakfast while I read through my e-mails and plan my day. I prefer to eat breakfast once I get to work instead of at home… Continue reading Instant Oatmeal Packs

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Easy Dinner Idea: Pesto Pasta

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Pesto Pasta is one of the easiest and quickest dinners you can make. I make this recipe frequently and I love the way it turns out. It is like a gourmet meal in your own home. Here’s what you need:Pasta, any kind - linguine is good as well as rigatoniPrepared pesto – I like the… Continue reading Easy Dinner Idea: Pesto Pasta

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Tuscan Bean Soup

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I made the BEST soup this weekend! I got the recipe from a Reader’s Digest cookbook I’ve had for awhile and rarely use. It’s actually the owner of my ill-fated broccoli cheese soup recipe (see my post on Cheese Fondue). Ever since then I’ve sort of shunned it to the bottom of my cookbook pile.… Continue reading Tuscan Bean Soup

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Hasty Chocolate Pudding

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I have never before made homemade pudding. I grew up eating boxed instant Jello pudding, which I do love. I always wondered though how pudding is made when it’s not made from a box. Well now I know! Here are the instructions from All Recipes: Hasty Chocolate Pudding ½ cup white sugar 1/3 cup unsweetened… Continue reading Hasty Chocolate Pudding

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Beans, Beans

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Yesterday I mentioned that I was thinking about fall weather and soup and chili. I posted about a staple ingredient for soup and today I’m posting about a staple ingredient for chili. I love chili and I make it all the time in the winter. It’s easy, relatively healthy, and makes a big batch which… Continue reading Beans, Beans

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Stock Me Up

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This past weekend in Kansas it was very chilly. It made me start thinking about fall and then winter and all the recipes that go with those seasons. I eat a lot of soup and chili during fall and winter so I thought I should start stocking up on staple ingredients. One staple that is… Continue reading Stock Me Up

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Homemade Chocolate Fondue

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The only way to follow up cheese fondue is with a yummy pot of chocolate fondue. The picture on this post is of the chocolate fondue I made just this past weekend. To make it yourself, follow the recipe below. You do not need a special fondue pot to make chocolate fondue. Milk Chocolate Fondue… Continue reading Homemade Chocolate Fondue

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Cheese Fondue? It’s a Fon-DO!

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So I took about a week off from posting due to the holiday. I had a few days off work, spent a lot of time with the family and now I’m back and ready to go! I’m still getting used to this blogging business as well. I know I’ve only been posting about cooking and… Continue reading Cheese Fondue? It’s a Fon-DO!