Melon Slushes
Posted on Thursday, May 24th, 2012
I’m skimming though the June 2012 issue of Food Network Magazine and a recipe for Melon Slushes caught my eye. This is a must-try on my list of summer treats – right beside using the [...]
continue readingWhy I’m Buying Some Turmeric…
Posted on Thursday, May 24th, 2012
To get my daily fill of exercise, I play basketball with my sweetie when the weather is nice. The constant pounding across a concrete court can take its toll on the body. And yes, by [...]
continue readingPinterest Find & Try – 7-Up Biscuits
Posted on Saturday, May 12th, 2012
Don’t judge a book by its cover…this unattractive –looking biscuit pictured is melt-in-your-mouth goodness with a juicy buttery bottom.
The only thing I changed in the recipe for 7-Up Biscuits was using light sour cream instead [...]
Giveaway: Cook’n Recipe Organizer 10 (ends 3/30)
Posted on Wednesday, March 21st, 2012
From Nutella truffles to potato leek soup, I’ve come across what seems like a million recipes that I’d like to save for later. Lately, I’ve been using Pinterest to keep track, but let’s be realistic [...]
continue readingCucumber Salsa Salad
Posted on Thursday, January 19th, 2012
Instead of heading towards snacking disaster, I’ve been relying on healthy, filling alternatives to tide me over until dinner. My new favorite go-to snack (which doubles as a nice side dish) is a Cucumber Salsa [...]
continue readingI Just Learned…Egg Washes for Pies
Posted on Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011
Homemade pies are a popular dessert for the holidays and adding an egg wash can create the finishing touch that visually ‘wows’ your family. Your final results depend on the part of the egg you [...]
continue readingOne of my New Favorite Easy, Quick Breakfast and Snack Recipes
Posted on Friday, September 16th, 2011
As a calorie counter who is not afraid to splurge, I spend a lot of time trying to find snacks and treats that satisfy the numbers and my sweet tooth. Lately, I’ve been enjoying this [...]
continue readingBetty Crocker Champagne Cupcakes
Posted on Saturday, September 10th, 2011
Betty Crocker has a quartet of recipes called Boxed Wine Cupcakes that puts a bottle of sauvignon blanc, zinfandel, rosé and champagne to good use. The recipe that has definitely caught my eye was the [...]
continue readingMy Dad Can Cook…Apricot Orange Glaze Pork Tenderloin
Posted on Friday, July 29th, 2011
If I had been thinking instead of licking my fingers, I would have taken a picture of what the pork tenderloin with apricot orange glaze looked like…so you’ll just have to settle for my description [...]
continue readingCherry-Apricot Smoothie
Posted on Thursday, July 8th, 2010
Do you have a Magic Bullet? Well, I have a Magic Bullet knockoff that I purchased for half the price and I’ve only used it once to make daiquiris. This morning, I felt inspired to [...]
continue readingStain Removal Remedies: Tomato Sauce/Paste/Juice
Posted on Thursday, June 24th, 2010
According to my new book, the Good Housekeeping A to Z Stain Removal Guide, you can remove tomato sauce, tomato paste, and tomato juice from fabric with cold water, liquid laundry detergent, and white vinegar. [...]
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