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Quick Chicken Salad

December 29, 2008 By Leave a Comment

All of the great meals and fixins’ that we love to eat often leave us with leftovers.    Given these tough economic times we shouldn’t waste anything!  Yes, we should be good stewards in the kitchen too.   Here is a quick and easy recipe for chicken salad that I got from my aunt. However, [...]

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Is Bottled Water Safe?

October 18, 2008 By 4 Comments

Buyer beware.  Sales of bottled water in the United States have exploded in recent years, largely as a result of a public perception of purity driven by advertisements and packaging labels featuring pristine glaciers and crystal-clear mountain springs. But bottled water sold in the United States is not necessarily cleaner or safer than most tap [...]

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Fried Shrimp Fried Rice

July 31, 2008 By 6 Comments

My husband and I decided to stop dining out so much last year. He challenged me to make restaurant style meals at home. For example, we have a Mexican night that would rival On the Border. I have come up with a few other winners that I will share with you. My versions will be [...]

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Rainy Day Shortbread Cookies

July 3, 2008 By Leave a Comment

School is out and the now my five year old is at home everyday.   Her kindergarten class had non-stop activities and she happens to love arts and crafts.  I’ve had to come up with some creative ways to keep to keep her busy (so I can get things done) and entertained (so she doesn’t [...]

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