I’m currently taking submissions for guest posts. Anyone can do this (meaning you don’t have to have a blog) but I have one requirement and this is that one photo be included. Even if it’s not a recipe, I still want a photo. If you can’t find one or have one, I’ll get one. You… [Continue Reading]
Happy Thanksgiving 08′
November 27, 2008 2 Comments
I’m thankful for my family and their health and all the fantastic things & new friends that I have been blessed with this year. Happy Thanksgiving to you all!
Tis the Season to Eat Some Jerky (Beef or Deer)
November 24, 2008 7 Comments
Another post from SIL who by the way, makes the BEST jerky!!! I noticed that she used World Harbors Jerk Sauce for one of the ones she makes. If you’ll remember, they also make FANTASTIC Barbecue sauce!!!
From her……..
I challenged My father in law to a jerk off. I had to come up with the best… [Continue Reading]
And it’s over…. UPDATE!!!!
November 24, 2008 40 Comments
yep, I’m talking about the Velveeta Challenge. It’s been a wild ride and just wanted to say that regardless of what happens, I’m extremely grateful for every single vote whether it was to enter a giveaway, a pity vote, or an honest to goodness “because I liked your casserole” vote.
Not only did I rise to… [Continue Reading]
Adding a Little Hershey’s to My Baking (giveaway & recipe)
November 21, 2008 388 Comments
You can’t do any baking without the help of Hershey’s…from chocolate chip cookies to swiss mousse cake using Hershey’s cocoa, I always keep several of their products handy in my kitchen. To get you in the baking mood this holiday season, I have a delicious recipe for you, as well as a surprise!
First up, let… [Continue Reading]
Cocktail Wieners
November 19, 2008 11 Comments
Something easy to whip up for company or as a snack for yourself, is some good ol’ cocktail wieners! What else is there to say eh?
INGREDIENTS:
* 1 (16 oz) package lil’ smokie sausages
* 1 (8 oz) jar chili sauce
* 1 (8 oz) jar grape jelly
DIRECTIONS:
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the cocktail… [Continue Reading]
Break for Announcement on Flip Giveaway!
November 17, 2008 19 Comments
This has nothing to do with cooking but if you wanna win a flip video camera, head on over to my review blog and see how you can enter!! EASY AS PIE…for reals!
And now we return to our regular schedule:)
Chocolate Sheet Cake
November 16, 2008 19 Comments
This is my grandmother’s recipe and I am proud to share it with you. I make this all the time and you can actually do variations of this with pineapple, strawberry, etc. It’s super good and is a cross between a cake and brownie. Enjoy!
INGREDIENTS:
Cake Ingredients
1 stick butter
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. water
4 TBLS cocoa
2 c…. [Continue Reading]
Stand Mixer, Immersion Blender, Food Processor (OVER)
November 15, 2008 1,229 Comments
I told you I would have something AWESOME for you guys in the final stretch of the Velveeta Challenge and I wasn’t lying! I did a twitter poll asking people what their favorite small kitchen appliance was and these 3 had an overwhelming majority. SOOOOOOOO, I decided to let the winner choose their prize! OH… [Continue Reading]
Easy Focaccia Bread
November 14, 2008 6 Comments
How about a little Focaccia Bread folks?? Well thanks to my good friend Tara over at Deal Seeking Mom (who has the best coupon deals and more), I have a great recipe for you that you make by hand or in a bread maker! SHE RAWKS! Thanks so much Tara!
INGREDIENTS:
* 2 3/4… [Continue Reading]
Calling Cookbook Junkies & Mystery Box Fans!(OVER)
November 13, 2008 504 Comments
To celebrate the final 10 days of the Velveeta Challenge, I am offering up 2 prizes today!
For the Cookbook Junkies, I have compiled several cookbooks, 12 in fact, that would be great to keep or perhaps even giveaway as gifts this holiday season! There will be everything from casserole cookbooks to vegetarian cookbooks and much… [Continue Reading]
The Pear Facts and Red Anjou Pie
November 11, 2008 2 Comments
I was given some delicious red pears the other day and it was the first time I had ever since such a pretty pear. In fact, I didn’t even know there were red ones because I’ve only seen green. This led me to research more about this juicy fruit!
Did you know that Pears are rich… [Continue Reading]
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