Food for Thought – 2009 Recap

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2009 has been such a wonderful year for My Wooden Spoon. I’m so grateful for you guys that read and support my blog. I’m grateful for the opportunities that have come way. I’ve had so much fun working with Oscar Mayer in making my very own sandwich, being a Velveeta Kitchenista/Spokesblogger, partnering with Lifetime as… [Continue Reading]

Dutch Oven Cooking – King Ranch Camp Bread (Pan de Campo)

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When I first followed my husband down to Kingsville, Tx, I had no idea what the King Ranch was, much less how well known it was.  He has family that works there, Ricky and Sammy to name a couple so I was introduced to the history of it all real quick. Anyways, not only do… [Continue Reading]

My Very Own iFood Assistant

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I recently downloaded the Kraft iFood Assistant app because 1) I’m a foodie and 2) one of my biggest goals for 2010 is to be more organized.   I actually don’t have hardly any food apps on my iPhone so I was excited to try this out. From the main menu, you can access a number… [Continue Reading]

Tangy Oven Fried Chicken Tenders with Hot Honey Drizzle

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By Sue into January’s Food Challenge INGREDIENTS 1lb. Fresh or Thawed Chicken Tenders Drizzle Ingredients 3/4C. Reduced Fat Buttermilk 1/4C. Louisiana Hot Sauce 1/4C. Louisiana Style Hot Sauce 1/8C. Honey 1TBS. Honey 1/8tsp. Ground Cayenne Red Pepper Powder 1C. Flour 3C. Crushed Corn Flakes 2eggs 2Tbs. Vegetable Oil DIRECTIONS Combine buttermilk, hot sauce, honey and… [Continue Reading]

Win a Merry Madagascar Prize Pack Y'all!

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For this holiday season, Walmart and Dreamworks worked together to create  a special family movie, Merry Madagascar, starring all of your favorite characters from the first two Madagascar movies, as well as a line of licensed characters, pajamas, snacks and more! Truett thinks these characters are hilarious and I had so much fun watching him… [Continue Reading]

Sweet and Spicy Crispy Shrimp

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By Amy into January’s Food Challenge INGREDIENTS Marinade: 1/4 c. sambal 1/2 a lemons juice 1 T. vegetable oil 3/4 lb Shrimp peeled tails on 1/4 red pepper julliened chopped chives Coating 1 cup corn flakes smahed to a ruogh crumb 2 T flour dash of salt, pepper, cayenne, smoked paprika 1/4 c. panko bread… [Continue Reading]

Smothered Pork Strips with Noodles

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What a great meal for the colder weather huh?!   Using pork chops in more creative ways makes for a tasty meal.  This is also a healthier option as opposed to fried pork chops.   I could even see this made as a spicier version.  Maybe some chili powder??  Mmmmm!  Enjoy y’all! INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1… [Continue Reading]

10 Ways to Cut Cost When Eating Out

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Most of try to keep our grocery bill under control but what about our food bills for restaurants?  Whether you eat out occasionally or several times a week, I’ve got some tips to help reduce the cost of dining out. 1. CLIP AND SAVE These days, you can get coupons for just about any store… [Continue Reading]

Lemony Sweet Stained Glass Cookies

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Shaina is the home cook and wannabe photographer behind Food for My Family, where she shares recipes, tips, opinions and her philosophy on food as she wades through the process of feeding her family, her friends and anyone else who will let her, all while juggling four kids and running a business. I love baking… [Continue Reading]

Healthy Chocolate Coconut Macaroon Muffins

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For our family the perfect muffin has to be healthy and also nut free (my daughter’s daycare is nut free), low carb for me and yet still delicious and moist for my husband.   I’m not an expert baker so I wanted something that would be quick and easy to make and relatively foolproof.   After combining… [Continue Reading]

French Apple Pie

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Guest post from Candi: I’m a stay at home mommy to 3 children.  I went from a full time career as a Credit Analyst to a full time career as “Hiney-wiping-nose-cleaning-mommy-referee”.  I love cooking, baking and tweaking recipes for my picky eater (my hubby!)  I love to save money and I’m always looking for a… [Continue Reading]

Literary Inspiration and a Little Surprise from SONY

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When I was growing up, there was one book that always stood out to me; The Lion, The Witch , and The Wardrobe. Isn’t it funny what stays with you? I mean, of all books I’ve read, THAT one has stayed with me. It’s the magical wonder and wild imagination thing I suppose. I remember… [Continue Reading]