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Baking From Scratch: My Must Have Pantry Items

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There is absolutely nothing wrong with a cake from a box BUT I tend to bake from scratch more often than not these days.  Growing up, I thought baking from scratch sounded more difficult than making something from a box. Then I learned that it is all about having a well stocked pantry! Here are… Read more about Baking From Scratch: My Must Have Pantry Items

5 Ways to Use Lemon In Your Summer Kitchen!

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If you know me, you know I LOVE lemons. If a recipe has lemon in it, I will most likely love it. Lemons are a wonderful addition to everything from desserts to roasted chicken. If you love the flavor of lemon, but aren’t sure where to add it in your menu, check out ways to use lemon… Read more about 5 Ways to Use Lemon In Your Summer Kitchen!

Top 10 Ways to Use Fish Sauce in Your Cooking

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I have a cupboard in my kitchen that is full of bottles of all shapes and sizes. It is where flavour goes to hide. There are oils, vinegars, sauces, salts, spices and more. I love them all but sometimes I forgot what is in there so occasionally I like to look through them to make… Read more about Top 10 Ways to Use Fish Sauce in Your Cooking

Giving a Cast Iron Skillet New Life

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Make sure to go to the end of the post to find out about a cool giveaway…… Some of my favorite memories from my childhood are set in my grandparents kitchen. My Granny cooking on their gas stove….fried chicken, fried okra, cornbread, biscuits. Almost everything was made in a cast iron skillet of some sort…. Read more about Giving a Cast Iron Skillet New Life

It’s Super Bowl Time….Let’s Eat!

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While the Super Bowl is the pinnacle event for pro football fans, for me it’s all about the FOOD (isn’t everything really?).  On Friday, I got to visit the set of CTV Morning Live Calgary, for a food segment talking about easy appetizers for a Super Bowl party. Like to watch it? Here’s the video… Read more about It’s Super Bowl Time….Let’s Eat!

Fantastic Football Food!

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Football season has been going on for months but now we’re heading in to playoffs and bowl games. I love get togethers where people are gathered around the TV, cheering on their favorite teams. I have missed that since moving to Canada because people just aren’t as passionate about football here. In Alabama….we are PASSIONATE… Read more about Fantastic Football Food!

Lunchbox Tips And Tricks Vlog

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Lunchbox tips and trips for fun and easy school lunches. At times, packing Evan’s lunchbox is the bane of my existence. Thankfully, I’ve found a few ways to make packing a lunch a bit easier. Have a watch to see some of the things I used every day in Evan’s lunchbox. I would love to… Read more about Lunchbox Tips And Tricks Vlog

Bento Lunches

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So far Evan loves school. Today he said “Do I go to school tomorrow?” When I said yes, he gave a “Woo hoo” complete with fist pump. Here’s hoping that lasts for years and years! I love that he loves it. What don’t I love? Coming up with lunches & snacks every day. My inner-Martha… Read more about Bento Lunches