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8 Health Benefits of Turmeric
Turmeric is not just used for making Asian and Indian foods. There are also many health benefits of Turmeric. Turmeric is an often used spice in curry recipes and is a healthy way to add flavor and color to an Indian inspired home cooked meal like Tikka Masala. Turmeric is a tropical plant (it needs […]
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7 Recipes for An Asian Dinner Party
What fun my friends and my husband and I had this weekend with our Asian Dinner Party! I tried out some of my newest Asian recipes with our guests. We had a blast trying the new dishes, drinking wine and champagne, and generally enjoying each other’s company. Join us for an Asian Dinner Party The […]
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Cooking with Silicone Kitchen Products
One of the more recent developments in the world of kitchen gadgets are silicone kitchen products. I first heard about them when I tried a silicone baking mat, but since then have heard of many other products. Some popular silicone products are oven mitts, pastry brushes, barbeque brushes, cupcake liners, spatulas, and a host of […]
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35 Tips to Save Money on Food
These tips to save money on food will show you how to get the most out of your shopping dollar while still enjoying great tasting meals. As with so many money saving tips, it’s best to start small and be sensible. If your household loves meat, swapping tofu for meat because it is cheaper won’t […]
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Antique Hunting Day Trip
My husband has a newly discovered love of antiques. He has always been fond of them, but lately he seems to be on a mission for all sorts of antique hunting. We recently took a day trip to Greensboro, NC and spent many hours wandering around one of our favorite antique shops – The Antique […]
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48 Uses for Plastic Grocery Bags – Creative Ways to Recycle Shopping Bags
Don’t throw those shopping bags out. There are dozens of uses for plastic grocery bags! Plastic or paper is a question often heard at the check out of the grocery store. Even though paper is better for the environment, I usually choose plastic, because I know that I will be reusing them. Plastic grocery bags […]
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20 Foods you Should Not Keep in the Fridge
Did you know that there is quite a list of foods you should not keep in the fridge? The storage of foods is one the most-discussed topics in the food industry. After all, we want to make sure that the money spent is not wasted and that our food is as fresh and tasty as […]
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Photo Tour of my Santa Claus Collection
My Santa Claus collection puts me in the Christmas spirit the minute I open the boxes that hold these treasures. I started it when my daughter was a little girl and have added to it yearly. For those of you who do not know, I also have a website that features mainly seasonal and holiday […]
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How to Slice Onions without Crying
So many recipes that we prepare, almost on a daily basis require onions. And so many of us end up in tears the minute we try to slice one. But it is very easy to slice onions without crying if you follow just a few easy steps. It is easy to Slice Onions without Crying. […]
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Holiday Kitchen Gift Guide – 9 Super Kitchen Gift Ideas
Kitchen Gift Guide. Anyone who cooks normally also loves kitchen products and food gadgets, so I have created a Gardening Cook 2014 Kitchen Gift Guide. If you are looking for something special to treat someone that you love who spends a lot of time in the kitchen, this gift guide should give you lots of […]
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20 Tips to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
That dreaded 5 or 10 pounds seems to creep o this time of the year. Here are my favorite 20 tips to help you avoid holiday weight gain. The holidays are here, and for many this means week so entertaining, indulging and basically forgetting to eat well. Extra junk calories seem to be everywhere, from […]
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How To Winterize Garden Tools
Now is the perfect time to winterize garden tools. The garden will be resting for a few months but tools still need TLC. Once the cooler weather sets in, and thoughts of the upcoming holidays come to mind, that last thing we want to think about is gardening. But trust me, your garden tools will […]
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Tips to Save during the Holidays – Frugal Entertaining
It’s an expensive time of the year! There seem to be so many uses for our dollars when the holidays roll around. These frugal tips will make your holiday season something to remember without breaking the bank. The whole essence of a successful holiday season does not lie in the amount of money you spend, […]
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DIY Miniature Gumdrop Topiary
This sweet DIY Miniature Gumdrop Topiary will be the center of attention on your Christmas table. The only problem will be keeping it decorated until the end of the evening of your party! Do it Yourself – Gumdrop Candy Topiary The project is fun and easy to do. Just assemble all of your materials. You […]
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Candy Cane Peppermint Kiss Cookies
These sweet treats are a variation on the normal kiss cookie that is so often seen this time of the year. These candy cane peppermint kiss cookies are lighter than the traditional kiss cookie but super festive. Perfect for a cookie swap or to take to your child’s school party. I love making cookies this […]
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Holiday Pot Holder Mitt – Cute Hostess Gift
This holiday potholder mitt DIY project would make a great Kitchen decoration. It is also a great idea for a homemade Christmas Hostess gift for a person who loves to cook. The project is easy to make and uses some items you may already have on hand. Note: Hot glue guns, and heated glue can […]
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25+ Surprising Foods You Can Freeze
This list of 25 foods you can freeze may have some items that will surprise you. We have all heard about foods that you should not freeze, (salad greens, I am looking at you!), but the list of foods that you can freeze is very long and some may well surprise you. Freezing food can […]
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Candles – Tips and Tricks for Leftovers
Managing your old used candle wax. Candles are wonderful at setting the mood of a room, but once the candle burns down to the bottom it can be unsightly and hard to remove from the container. Some candle containers are so delightful, so it is nice to reuse them. Candles can also be messy and […]
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My Favorite Cooking Tips
Cooking Tips to Make your Life Easier There are so many things to take up my time in the day. So finding ideas that will save me some time is always something I enjoy. I love to browse on the internet to see what other busy people pin for cooking tips to make your life […]
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DIY Giant Terracotta Jingle Bells
Ring in the Festive Season with Terracotta Jingle Bells Christmas will be here before you know it. If you are looking for a special DIY Christmas gift for a gardener, these giant jingle bells will ring in the festive season in a natural way. They are easy to make and are a great gift idea […]
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How to Cook Bacon in the Oven
Use Your Oven to make Crispy and Delicious Bacon I had friends over for brunch the other morning and, instead of frying the bacon to go with the eggs, I baked it. I don’t think I have ever had so many postive comments on something that I served. Ahhh…bacon. It seems that almost everyone just […]
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Fall Table Decoration with Ghourds
This fall table DIY project was a special treat for me to do. It features a very special plate that was given to me last Christmas by my daughter, Jess. I love to reuse items to make them into new projects. It makes me feel thrifty and pleases me to get more than one use […]
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DIY Candy Corn Autumn Glass Decoration
This is the time of the year that my candy dishes are full of candy corn. Nothing seems to say fall like a dish full of the sweet orange, yellow and white treats. I decided to use the left over Halloween candy on a decoration that would take me closer to Thanksgiving. This candy corn […]
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Roasting Fresh Tomatoes
Roasting Fresh tomatoes gives a great taste to any marinara sauce recipe. This is the time of the year when tomatoes are in abundance if you have a garden or visit your local farmer’s market. Don’t waste the left over tomatoes from your garden. I love sweet tomatoes straight off the vine in salads and […]
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Collection of the Best Cheat Sheets.
This collection of cheat sheets give you a handy way to find the info you want quickly. Sometimes, I just wish there was an easy way to have all the great information that you find online handy in one place, don’t you? Cheat sheets are the way to go. These helpful graphics and charts make […]
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Cozy Courtyards – For when Space is at a Minimum
10 Fabulous Cozy Courtyard Spaces. I have a good sized yard now so I can pretty much do what I want with my garden beds. But there have been times in the past when I had just a strip of space between me and my neighbor, or a tiny back yard that could only hold […]