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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...

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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...

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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...

10 comments    shopping california alcohol
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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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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...

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Potato Salad Recipes

Potato salad is a dish that is synonymous with summer cook outs and parties, but really it's great year-round. It's always a crowd pleaser at potlucks and pairs well with so many dishes from fried chicken to...

1 comment    food recipes potatoes
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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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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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Red White and Blue Desserts

Are you planning a Memorial Day or Fourth of July cookout, or heading to a friend's barbeque? Why not take a fun, themed dessert with you? There are so many great recipes for red, white, and blue desserts. You...

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Crustless Pineapple Pie

This pie is easy to whip up with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. It's delicious with a scoop of vanilla or coconut ice cream, or even just some whipped cream. It's a fun alternative to...

0 comments    food recipe baking
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