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Bento Lunches

A little over a year ago I discovered bento lunches and marvelled over how people were making the most humble foods look absolutely amazing just by using a little creativity. For a long time I was a silent...

6 comments    health food recipe
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Two Delicious Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipes

One of my all-time favorite comfort foods is macaroni and cheese. And I'm not talking about the kind that comes out of the blue box. Homemade baked macaroni and cheese doesn't take much more effort to make...

9 comments    food recipes cooking
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Quick Breads: Easy Banana Bread Recipe

When you're looking for something quick, easy, and yummy to prepare as a breakfast treat you can never go wrong with a quick bread. A quick bread doesn't require yeast. Instead it uses other leaveners such as...

14 comments    food recipe cooking
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Quick Shrimp Scampi Recipe

Now that the warm weather has arrived, I've started to crave seafood more often. One of my favorite recipes is shrimp scampi. It combines three of my favorite ingredients: butter, garlic, and lemon. How can...

2 comments    food recipe cooking
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Tips For Making Great Burgers

Who doesn't love a well-grilled burger in the summer? Well, I suppose vegetarians (but there are always veggie burgers, too -- who says burgers have to be made from beef?) In order to get the best results when...

0 comments    food tips cooking
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Tupperware Lunch n' Things Review

I'll admit it: I have a thing for divided plates. I'm not sure if it's because as a child I was one of those kids who didn't like my mashed potatoes touching my peas, or if it's just because I like things to...

4 comments    food storage lunch
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What are the best California Chardonnays under $10?

I am a big believer in the $10 bottle of wine. There are plenty of decent-quality wines out there that you can enjoy without paying a bundle. Now, prices will vary slightly around the country (for example, I...

3 comments    food cheap wine
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Delicious Asparagus Recipes

Asparagus is one of my favorite vegetables. It is low in calories, contains no fat or cholesterol, and is very low in sodium. It is also a good source of folic acid, potassium, and fiber. Not to mention, it is...

2 comments    food recipes cooking
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Everclear alternatives

For the unintiated, Everclear is a brand of pure grain alcohol that has attracted much controversy over the years due to its high alcohol content. "Real" Everclear is 190 proof (95% alcohol) and is illegal in...

11 comments    shopping california alcohol
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Baked Bruschetta

Looking for something a little bit different to bring to your next cook out or potluck dinner? Bruschetta is an elegant appetizer, yet it is so easy to make! The word "bruschetta," meaning "charcoal roasted,"...

2 comments    food recipe cheese
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