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The Ultimate Guide to Cheap & Healthy Smoothies

The Ultimate Guide to Cheap & Healthy Smoothies

  The Ultimate Guide to Cheap & Healthy Smoothies Quick and easy, nutritious and delicious. Chock full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, protein and CHEAP!   What more can you ask from your breakfast or snack? Not a darned thing.   Smoothies are always popular. I’m …read more

Meet your new favorite food – Diva’s Bacon Jam

Meet your new favorite food – Diva’s Bacon Jam

    Divas Bacon Jam! Two words that were destined to go together: Bacon and Jam. If it sounds magical, that’s because it is.!   Caramelized bacon and sweet onion spread that perfect balance between sweet and savory that makes pretty much everything better- like …read more

8 Cool Things to do With a Waffle Iron, Besides Make Waffles.

8 Cool Things to do With a Waffle Iron, Besides Make Waffles.

    Cool Things to do With a Waffle Iron (besides make boring waffles) You know that waffle iron you got as a wedding gift?  It’s probably in the dark recesses of your kitchen cabinet behind all the other things you use once a year. …read more

The Zen of Healthy Snacking in a Busy World

The Zen of Healthy Snacking in a Busy World

  The Zen of Healthy Snacking in a Busy World “Mom? What is there to eat???” If bridging the gap between meals is causing you stress, read on. Snacks. Good or Bad??? Snacking can be a very healthy habit. Snacks offer opportunities to add extra …read more

The “I’ll never buy croutons in a box again” Croutons

The “I’ll never buy croutons in a box again” Croutons

  Make these croutons just once and you’ll be hooked. Fresh and flavorful, garlicky crisp on the outside, tender on the inside croutons. Compared to these, the store bought ones taste like packing peanuts. Really. Not to mention the price difference. Why pay $4 for …read more

Tuscan White Bean Bruschetta

Tuscan White Bean Bruschetta

  I always think of appetizers as a way of keeping guests from starving to death while they wait for dinner to cook. Here’s a lovely hearty appetizer that’s so yummy no one will notice it’s totally inexpensive!     Serves 4 to 6   …read more

Quick and Easy Meatloaf Muffins

Quick and Easy Meatloaf Muffins

      Want something quick and easy for dinner? Something amazingly good? Here’s a delicious dinner, lunch or tasty snack the whole family will love- Meatloaf Muffins.   The best part? They’re ready from pantry to table in less than 45 minutes. The recipe’s …read more

Tops Optional Party – Three Great Potluck Ideas

Tops Optional Party – Three Great Potluck Ideas

  Tops Optional Party – Three Great Potluck Ideas! It’s not what you think it is, so get your minds out of the gutter.  It’s a big party for a small price. It’s Tops Optional Party Three with Great Potluck Ideas for friends and family. …read more