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- December 27th, 2009
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Test Kitchen - PW\'s Enchiladas Experience
PW's Beef EnchiladasThis is the first recipe I made out of The Pioneer Woman Cooks cookbook.It was actually at the request of my son! Test Kitchen consensus - Pretty Good! I just let the corn tortilla…
- December 26th, 2009
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Parmesan "Fire Bowl"
This is a parmesan cheese wheelIron Chef Mario Batali "flambe'd" itthen toss pasta in itTHE COOLEST THING I'VE EVER SEENI am scare of "flambe"I tried it once making bananas foster - and was so scared,…
- December 25th, 2009
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- December 24th, 2009
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Bringing Bundt Back...
I do not know about you, but I have about 3 different style of bundt pans that I hardly ever use.I made this cake the other day with a pan a friend gave me recently when she moved.Something…
- December 23rd, 2009
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Cute Coaster Idea
coastercute napkinCoaster with Cute NapkinI received this as a belated house warming gift.It was waiting for me when I got home on Friday evening. I love unexpected surprises! This is a cute idea that…
- December 22nd, 2009
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Test Kitchen - Fiesta Taco Lasagna
This is very delicious. I got this recipe from Southern Living. I followed the directions exactly.Well, almost exactly... I added sharp cheddar on top as well.You can never have enough cheese!It was e…
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Gaylord Texas Christmas
This was my first visit to the Gaylord Hotel in Grapevine.We went to see the ICE Sculpture exhibit - featuring Dr Seuss "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"(more pictures to follow)
- December 21st, 2009
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- December 13th, 2009
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- December 12th, 2009
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Emeril\'s Shrimp & Pasta in a Tomato Chile Cream Sauce
I made this recipe for the first time back in July 2008. I've since made it about 3 times, and have recommended it to friends as well. It's a hard recipe to "google" because Emeril has man…
- December 11th, 2009
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Southern Living\'s Turtle Trifle
I made this for the first time for my bible study back in October. I made it again for Thanksgiving.For Thanksgiving, I used 2 pecan pies so that the layers would go up to the top of my trifle bo…
- December 10th, 2009
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Cooking Yourself Thin - Penne Alla-Not-Ka
I made this last night, and it was delicious. I forgot to take a picture, but I'm sure I will make it again. We added alot of red pepper flakes... which gave it a super KICK ! Click here for the recip…
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Fischer & Wieser\'s Pomegranate & Mango Chipotle Sauce
This stuff is DELICIOUS! Pour over cream cheese and serve with crackers.
- December 8th, 2009
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Pretty Poinsetta
This Poinsetta cost only $2.00 at Lowe's.That's right $2.00. Isn't it gorgeous?It was normally $5.98I bought 4. 2 for the porch1 for the dining room1 for the breakfast roomYes, it's real...
- December 7th, 2009
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Rosemary Brie Cake with Apricot Preserves
This cake was a little labor intensive, but it was well worth it.The key is to serve it warm. The presentation is phenomenal. It literally looks like it came straight from an expensive bakery when in…
- December 2nd, 2009
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Snow
Can you see it? Yeah, not to thrilled with the iPhone camera today.We had a very cool snow "flurry" this morning.Unfortunately, it was too warm to stick to the ground.
- December 1st, 2009
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Making Homemade Marshmallows
You may ask yourself, who makes "homemade marshmallows"?Well, I saw Martha Stewart do this on Oprah back about 8-9 years ago.I was intrigued, and thought they would be perfect for ourThanksgiving Eve…
- November 25th, 2009
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Happy Thanksgiving
I hope everyone has a great holiday! I have many things to post...my homemade marshmallows for startersso stay tunedit might be Friday or Saturday before I get to it off with my pumpkin fudge, corn di…
- November 24th, 2009
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Making Pumpkin Fudge
only requires 1/2 cup - so you might want to find something else to make that has pumpkin in it This is what it looks like with the first 6 ingredients mixed together before it gets to 234 degrees (so…
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Oatmeal Scotchies- Finally!
Making cookiesThe base of all "Nestle" Tollhouse recipes...sugar, butter, eggs(I always use REAL unsalted butter)Nestle Tollhouse Butterscotch Morsels(Ok, is it just me, or is "morsels" just a weird w…
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Ree Drummond - The Pioneer Woman
Ree Drummond is going to be in Dallas on Tuesday, 12/1 @ Borders off Preston/Royal promoting her new cookbook. If you haven't checked out her blog before, click here. If you have plenty of time…
- November 23rd, 2009
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This Week\'s Funky Flowers
Great FALL colors.. not loving the green/white glass vaseit's more of a spring/summer vibe
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Thanksgiving 2009 Countdown - 3 Days
I dream of an elegant Thanksgiving - with a glamourous table"scape" ... like this one from Pottery Barn.. but alas.. that's not how we roll in my familyOurs is a potluck, and because there are so many…
- November 18th, 2009
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10 Tips for New Bloggers by Southern Hospitality
I love finding new blogs. There are so many. I've been bloggin now for a little over a year. I'm amazed at how easy it is to do "some" things with your blog, like change your bac…
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Bacon
A love/hate relationship. I love bacon... just plain-o fried bacon.. who doesn't? but ...I do not like bacon on my hamburger or chicken sandwichbut...I do LOVE BLT's. I do not like "fake" bacon..…
- November 17th, 2009
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King Arthur Flour
I discovered this catalog about 8 years ago. I just bought King Arthur Flour for the first time. I got it at Walmart. I used it for the "No Knead Bread", and I could see the differen…
- November 16th, 2009
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My Weekend Project - No Knead Bread
If you google "Jim Lahey's No Knead Bread", you'll find several blogs on this fabulous-o bread. I used the recipe from the "steamy kitchen" blog - but had the instructions from the original NY Times a…
- November 15th, 2009
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New Moon Countdown = 4 Days
I just bought these - you can get them with Bella, Edward or Jacob's face on the box. Of course, I chose "EC"I'm so excited.. I will be going to see the New Moon at Midnight "01" on Friday, 11/20. Che…
- November 13th, 2009
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This Week\'s Funky Flowers
This is the table that the "weekly" flowers reside. So, at first glance you can see how the scale is already off. I do have to say the colors of this arrangement are more appropriate for this ti…
- November 12th, 2009
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- November 11th, 2009
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Twilight
"It’s twilight. It’s the safest time of day for us. The easiest time. But also the saddest, in a way… the end of another day, the return of the night. Darkness is so predictable, don’t you thi…
- November 10th, 2009
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Green - Just in Time for Christmas
No More Excuses!!!I have to say that since I first "blogged" about recycling back in August 08 - I haven't done that great of a job. I was doing pretty good for a couple of months.. then lif…
- November 9th, 2009
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- November 6th, 2009
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This Week\'s Funky Flowers
This is a very pretty flower arrangement......and it's PINK.. my favorite colorbut...it's FALL, and this just isn't a very fall-ish arrangement..
- November 5th, 2009
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Test Kitchen - Tortilla Soup with Three Cheese Garlic Biscuits
The Tortilla Soup was very easy to make. Just add a 15oz can of diced tomatoes, 5 cups of water, and the seasoning pack to a pan - bring to boil - then let simmer for 20 minutes.I used a 10oz ca…
- November 4th, 2009
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pescado con corteza de tortilla (tortilla crusted fish)
con arroz, pimientos, poblanos y maiz en salsa de crema acida(with rice, poblano peppers & corn in a sour cream sauce)This was my lunch today. Not too bad for Lean Cuisine - like a spicy fish…
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In the Pink
I am not lying when I say that I just love the color pink. I especially love pink and black together. It makes my heart sing for some reason. Yes, that IS a real wine bottle from Luna di Luna - their…
- November 3rd, 2009
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Black Friday Ad Sites
Can you believe that it's November 2009? OMG!Time is going by too fast especially from this point onIt will be 2010 in the blink of an eye.Start planning your Friday after Thanksgiving shopping. Check…
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Test Kitchen - Homemade Gourmet - Season n Steam Sloppy Joe Mix
Ok... This was a bit weird for me.First you cook 2lbs of ground beef in a ziploc bag in the microwave. The ziploc bag is provided with the mix from Homemade Gourmet.You drain the grease.. th…
- November 2nd, 2009
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Sight Seeing in Canton aka First Monday
There were several groups of women wearing personalized matching t-shirts.I promise if you ever go with me, I will not make you wear a matching t-shirt. Large metal grasshopper? Being Halloween, of co…
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Pumpkin Spice Cake Balls
I made these using Libby's Quick and Easy Pumpkin Cupcakes recipe. I've been making the cupcakes for years. They are very moist and delicious. Click here for cupcake recipe. Basically, instead o…
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What\'s That Smell?
A sweet bouquet of Mandarin, Bergamot and Orange enhanced by hints of Peach and Berries! Yes, that is a toliet seat on the display.Isn't this Hilarious??? "Just Spritz the bowl before you go and no on…
- October 30th, 2009
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This Week\'s Funky Flowers
My photo skills are good, because it makes this arrangement look GOOD!I promise, in person, the reddish-orange flowers look FAKE...for real!!! I'mnotlying! In the same vase, on the other side are rose…
- October 29th, 2009
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Test Kitchen - Toasted Ravioli
Ingredients1 pkg stuffed ravioli2 eggs1 1/2 cups italian bread crumbssalt and pepper1/3 cup parmesan reggiano3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oilsplash of half n half or milkDirectionsIn a small…
- October 28th, 2009
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Black & White Cake Balls
I made these for the "goodie bags" for Wendy's 40th birthday party on Saturday. Using Betty Crocker cake mixes, I used "White" and "Triple Chocolate Fudge ". I baked them separately in 13x9 pans…
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Last Week\'s Funky Flowers
This is the latest flower arrangement in the lobby of my building.It's FALL - and is it just me, but this arrangement is very "springy"!
- October 23rd, 2009
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Nice Girls Don\'t Get the Corner Office 101...
This is the book being read by Geeks in Pink. I just started it but so far, it's pretty good. I like her approach. To find out more about Dr. Lois Frankel, click on the title of…
