food

White Chili

by sarah
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I’m obviously craving soups/stew/chili’s these days, and H-town is now in a deep freeze…so what’s better during a freeze? A hearty chili, but with a twist! Ingredients 1 pd. chicken breast, cut into 1/2 in. cubes 1 medium onion, chopped 1.5 tsp garlic powder 1tbs vegetable oil 2 cans great northern beans, drained 1 can [...]

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Wild Rice Soup

by sarah
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I made this a few weeks ago and it immediately became one of my fave’s…sooooo good and soooo easy! Ingredients 1/3 cup uncooked wild rice 1 tbs vegetable oil 1 quart water 1 medium onion, chopped 1 celery rib, finely chopped 1 medium carrot, finely chopped 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup all purpose flour 3 [...]

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Fast, Healthy…Dinner!

by sarah
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I’ve been making this dish for a couple of years now and it finally dawned on me to share it with everyone! So fast, so easy, and soooooo good! (My hubby will even eat the leftovers for this and that’s REALLY saying something.) Ingredients 1 package refrigerated fettuccine 3 tbs extra virgin olive oil 1 [...]

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Olive Garden Brownies: The Perfect Holiday Treat

by der
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Are you in need of something thats so incredibly simple, but tastes amazing to take along with you to your in-laws or any other holiday gathering? Well, you are in luck. I recently attended a holiday gathering where I was introduced to the most fantastic form of a brownie I’ve ever devoured. These have passed [...]

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Sarah’s Christmas Traditions

by sarah
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Everyone has their own traditions that they use to celebrate the Holidays with…you know, those things that make the Holidays special and unique to you and your family. I thought I’d share a few of mine, but I also want to hear about yours! Gas Station Lotto: I’m not sure how this game started, but [...]

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Manly Stocking Stuffers

by ak
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So I gave y’all some ideas for Girly Stocking Stuffers yesterday.  Here’s my version of the dude edition. Lotto Tickets-What man would not get excited about the possibility of winning a ton of money?! iPod Shuffle, Apple-These are only $49! Hanes Crew Socks, Amazon-Men are always losing socks. They will always need more. J&D’s Bacon [...]

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Holiday Treats: Sarah Style

by sarah
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I’m not a sweet person, so I don’t bake…ever…but there are a couple of things my Mom makes for the Holidays that I can’t seem to get enough of! Here are her fab recipes: Ham Dip (not pictured) I know this isn’t a “sweet treat”, but this stuff is literally to die for so I [...]

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Holiday Treats: AK Style

by ak
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We thought we’d do a little series on what each of us routinely makes or has made for us (ha!) at the holidays in the form of treats.  I mean these are items that, if not made, would mean it just isn’t Christmas. First up: Fantasy Fudge.  This is the marshmallow creme type of fudge. [...]

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Holiday Gift Guides: Odds & Ends

by ak
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Are you stumped on gift buying for anyone?  I’ve gathered up some items that I think might work or at least point you in the right direction. Voile Spaghetti Measure, Moma Store Jubilee Hoops, Sundance Ugg Scuff, Zappos Multicolor Ceramic Mixing Bowl Set, Williams-Sonoma Bose Noise Canceling Headphones, Amazon The Pajamas Warming Pouch, Hammacher Schlemmer [...]

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Holiday Gift Guides: Experience Gifts

by ak
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I’m a huge fan of giving the gift of a class or experience.  It’s probably not the first thing you think of but they are a huge hit and so fun.  Here’s some ideas: One year my mom got my dad a new fancy schmancy camera, so I got him a class on how to [...]

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