{Martha Monday) Glittered Pumpkins!

November 14, 2011
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With Thanksgiving almost here, I wanted to add some glitter and cheer. I wanted some fun decorations to spruce up the home and sparkle up the holiday table . These mini pumpkins and pine cones did just that!     This week, it was my turn to pick the Martha Monday project and I was [...]

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{Kitchen Play} Skirt Steak Tacos with Black Bean and Corn Salsa

November 1, 2011
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Skirt Steak Tacos are a huge family favorite around here. So when I was invited to participate in the November side car series at Kitchen PLAY  featuring Bush’s Beans, I knew exactly what to make. A delicious and simple dinner time favorite. Grilled skirt steak doesn’t last long when it comes off the bbq and [...]

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{Foodbuzz 24×24} A Sierra Nevada Brewery Tour and Tasting!

October 30, 2011
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After learning the basics of  home brewing, Ken Grossman began brewing his own 5 gallon batches of beer, using homemade brewing supplies. In 1978, he supplied the town of Chico, CA with The Home Brewing Store, offering supplies, equipment, and advice. He began studying chemistry and physics at the local community college and then at [...]

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Pink: It’s not just a color! {And A Giveaway!}

October 22, 2011

Nancy G. Brinker made a promise to her dying sister, Susan. She would do everything she could, to end breast cancer. Susy was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 33 in 1977, and died three years later. Brinker felt that if there was an awareness of the cancer and it’s treatment, maybe people [...]

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Pumpkin Syrup {Coffeshop Style!}

October 10, 2011
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It was our first real rain of the season, and I had all the windows opened wide. My daughter had seven teeth (4 wisdom, 3 baby) pulled earlier in the morning, so it was one of those days when you know your not going any where. The candles were all lit,  the cool breeze blowing, [...]

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Crockpot Chicken Tacos and a Winner!

October 1, 2011

Recently I teamed up with Foodbuzz and American Express, sharing with you my six ingredient Chicken Fajita Nacho recipe as part of their Dinner@6 program. There was also a $100 American Express gift card up for grabs for one lucky commenter. And we have a winner! Using the random number generator, I got the number [...]

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Chocolate and Vanilla Checkered Cake

September 27, 2011
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We have spent almost every Saturday this Summer watching the Outlaw Karts at Cycleland. We’ve packed the ice chest each week, braved the 100+ degree weather, and have been bitten by many a mosquitoes,  to watch my daughter’s boyfriend/ friend’s son race his kart. It’s been a terrific family activity, as well as a hell [...]

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Pina Colada Pork and Strawberry Daiquiri Brownies

September 16, 2011
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A few weeks back, I was surfing some of my favorite blogs when I ran across this post from my sweet friend, Renee. She posted about this muffin in which she swirled some of her homemade jam into the batter. Well…that caught my interest and I followed a link which led me to her Awesome [...]

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