Fresh Strawberry Limeade Slush

Spring is definitely in the air here in Kansas, so when I saw these limes for only $.99 I knew that I could put them to good use. Whether my list is long or short, I always make time to browse the produce aisles of the grocery store for the orange and yellow Manager’s Special [...]

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Three Quick Kitchen Tips

In the interest of time, or lack there of, (I’m hosting a stop-’n-shop holiday open house in my home Tuesday evening) here are three random quick-tips that help me out in the kitchen. Before grating cheese, spray both sides of your hand grater with cooking spray.  Smooth gliding, and no stuck on cheese = easy cleanup! [...]

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Pie Crust Pleasers

"That MY job, Mommy."

After making chicken pot pie last week, I had some leftover pie crust.  The thing about tender, flaky pie crust is that you shouldn’t touch it.  Don’t mess with it too much, or it gets tough.  Tough pie crust is not tasty pie crust.  And “not tasty” pie crust is just plain not worth it! So, instead of messing [...]

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Floss Your Rolls

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A quick tip for making pretty cinnamon rolls:  don’t slice them, floss them!  Using unflavored waxed dental floss, slide the floss under the rolls. Bring the ends of the floss up, cross and pull. No more squishy rolls! Pretty, right?  She sure thought so… You can find more kitchen tips and recipes at Tammy’s Recipes and Tempt [...]

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Pizza Braid

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Homemade pizza is all the rage these days in menu planning and recipe sites.  We love homemade pizza, too, but sometimes it’s fun to have a pizza switch up.  This pizza braid fits the bill; it’s tasty, easy to prepare, and beautiful!  Serve slices with a salad and you have a lovely, fun meal for [...]

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