Submit Your Guest Post

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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′

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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!

Nickelodeon Holiday Money Saving Tips Contest for a $500 Walmart Gift Card!

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I told you I might be giving away a $500 Walmart gift card didn’t I…….well, I wasn’t lying!!!!  Thanks to the fabulous Nickelodeon sponsor, you could win it by sharing your holiday money saving tips with me!!  I think everyone is strapped for cash this holiday season so I’m looking forward to hearing your tips… [Continue Reading]

Tis the Season to Eat Some Jerky (Beef or Deer)

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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… [Continue Reading]

And it’s over…. UPDATE!!!!

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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… [Continue Reading]

Easy Buffalo Chips Cookies

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BAHAHAHHAHAHAHA…gotcha huh!  Oh….I SO crack myself up. So my SIL read my Hershey’s post and was inspired to use some Hershey’s chocolate that she had handy in her own pantry!  You know, cookies are really easy to make, each batch usually makes a lot, and they’re always hit with everyone! Anyways, this post here was… [Continue Reading]

Adding a Little Hershey’s to My Baking (giveaway & recipe)

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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,… [Continue Reading]

Cocktail Wieners

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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… [Continue Reading]

Home Depot to the Rescue ($100 giveaway)

When my husband decided to get serious about building bits and spurs, we had to invest a good chunk of money on materials and tools.  After searching at several places, it was Home Depot that saved the day.  We found every tool that we needed including the powerful Drill Press that we couldn’t find anywhere… [Continue Reading]

Break for Announcement on Flip Giveaway!

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:)

Win a $25 Amex Gift Card OVER

Vote for me to Win a Wii!  You simply click and vote on LORI FALCON.!!!!……………and be entered here to win a $25 American Express Gift Card!! Leave a comment telling me you voted! Twitter the giveaway earns you an additional entry. Blogging about it does to:) Leave each entry in a separate comment. Ends Nov…. [Continue Reading]

Chocolate Sheet Cake

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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… [Continue Reading]

Stand Mixer, Immersion Blender, Food Processor (OVER)

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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]