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Shopping List and Tidbits for the Food Blog April 1 – April 6

As many of you know, the bloggers were on a brief hiatus. They ended their brief hiatus right before we left on our vacation to Disney World. However, you can keep reading the food blog because I am back and posting daily! Although this is a short week, here is your weekly shopping list. Don’t forget: I want this to be as useful for my readers as possible so if you have formatting suggestions please feel free to comment or send me a private message! If you’re lost and can’t figure out what exactly this is all about. . .check … Continue reading →

Puddings, Mousses and Custards

Do you know the difference between these three desserts? Until last year I always just bought the Jell-O brand pudding mixes, Custard was a general and a moose was a large animal that lived in temperate deciduous forests! Then I found some recipes in a cooking magazine that I subscribe to and like all things. . .homemade tastes better. . .if you can get it right! So here is a quick crash course in puddings, custards and mousses. Go ahead. . .try one for Easter dessert. If it comes out well–everyone will think you are a kitchen diva! (If it … Continue reading →

Sweetly Good For You

Cranberries have become my husband’s and my new favorite fruit. The best thing is that they’re not only tasty but they’re good for you as well. Cranberries have long been known to be good for urinary tract infections but they also contain vitamin C and antioxidants. If that’s not enough, experts have discovered they can have an anti inflammatory effect and are good for fighting infection and can help with cholesterol problems. They are also good for your heart and can help prevent kidney stones. Sound like a wonder food, don’t they? They are. I’ve found them a helpful way … Continue reading →

Love Between Courses—More Romantic Valentine’s Day Recipes

If your Valentine’s Day plans include an intimate candlelit dinner for two—-in your own dining room–then this is the blog for you. With the economy in the dumpster, many couples are opting to stay home this Love Day, but that doesn’t mean you have to skimp on a sensuous meal. The following recipes are sure to heat things up in the kitchen. However, if the idea of sweating over a hot stove on Valentine’s Day bothers you, then invite your sweetheart into the kitchen to help you with the cooking. Keep things light by getting out your favorite beverages and … Continue reading →

Banana Stuffed French Toast

Every once in awhile I run into a recipe that I deem so yummy, I just have to make it and share it. This is one of those recipes. It just looks like it would be tasty. And of course it would. Stuffed French toast in this family, is somewhat of a staple. It’s yummy, so my kids think they’re getting dessert. It doesn’t require syrup because it’s that good. (Although with this particular recipe, I’m very partial to homemade, warm strawberry syrup.) This particular recipe I came across while searching through the Food Network site for good recipes to … Continue reading →

Week Night Menu: Crustless Quiche, Home Fried Potatoes, and Pineapple ‘Muri Sonando’

Thanks to a recent reader suggestion, here is a new feature I’m introducing to the food blog. One reader writes: I have such a hard time coming up with something quick enough to make in the middle of the week. Do you have any ideas? One trick to planning a healthy and complete meal in the middle of the week is planning ahead. You have to have your pantry well stocked, your meals planned, and your prep work done. However, it is possible! To help you, and others, work on your endeavor, I am going to write one blog per … Continue reading →