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St. Paddy’s Day Corned Beef

Corned beef for St. Patrick’s Day? Why? Here’s a little background. The first corned beef was packed in salt, and sometimes spices, for curing. It

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Sneaky Veggies

USDA says that the average adult is supposed to have between 2.5 and 3 cups of vegetables a day and kids, depending on their age,

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Overnight Breakfasts

Christmas morning can be hectic; kids wanting to open presents, needing to start the rest of the Christmas meal, and sleep deprivations from staying up

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The Giving Cookie

December may be one of the busiest months of the year; there is shopping, decorating, parties, cooking, baking, traveling, and more. One tradition, that many

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One Rotten Apple

Fall is here; winter is coming, and now is the time of the year when the smell of apples, and cinnamon pervade the air giving

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St. Patricks Day sign animated

St. Paddy’s Day Corned Beef

Corned beef for St. Patrick’s Day? Why? Here’s a little background. The first corned beef was packed in salt, and sometimes spices, for curing. It got its name from the corn kernel-sized grains of salt in which it was packed. Historically, beef was a delicacy enjoyed only by Ireland’s wealthy or reserved for special occasions. Cattle were kept for their milk, and sheep for their wool. This left old hens and pigs as the more likely contenders for the pot.

Fresh Vegetables in basket

Sneaky Veggies

USDA says that the average adult is supposed to have between 2.5 and 3 cups of vegetables a day and kids, depending on their age, should have between 1 and 2.5 cups a day. Those are a lot of vegetables, especially when so many people, particularly kids, think veggies are “yucky” unless dipped in ranch or covered with cheese. These days though, more and more people are getting sneaky about how they eat their veggies. Cauliflower Cauliflower is one of

Family in kitchen for breakfast

Overnight Breakfasts

Christmas morning can be hectic; kids wanting to open presents, needing to start the rest of the Christmas meal, and sleep deprivations from staying up the night before finishing all the last minute things. On top of all that everyone wants something to eat, and since you have been cooking and cleaning for the last few days, the last thing you want to do is go back to the kitchen and create a culinary masterpiece. Be the Hero How about

Sugar Cookies with red and green sprinkles

The Giving Cookie

December may be one of the busiest months of the year; there is shopping, decorating, parties, cooking, baking, traveling, and more. One tradition, that many people take part in, is the giving of cookies to friends and family; however, making a pretty plate of cookies often means baking several different cookies, and spending all day in your kitchen mixing, baking, and decorating. Don’t Throw It In Yet At this point, with all you have to do, you may feel ready

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Cheesecake – Do’s and Don’ts

Cheesecake is the ultimate in decadence, but the idea of making one at home can be downright frightening. There are so many steps, and things that can go wrong that most home cooks steer clear. However, with a few do’s and don’ts anyone can master this elegant dessert! Room Temperature DO bring your ingredients to room temperature. Let all the ingredients come to room temperature before you start making your cake if you want a perfectly smooth texture. Give everything,

Wrinkly Apple

One Rotten Apple

Fall is here; winter is coming, and now is the time of the year when the smell of apples, and cinnamon pervade the air giving a warm and cozy feeling. But when the Honey Crisp in the back of your fridge ends up less than Golden Delicious what should you do? No fear, there are many ways to use old apples that still deliver on the great taste and nutritional value! Apple Butter Old apples make perfect apple butter for

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