What is a ham hock, you ask? I didn’t know either when my mom bought two for me at an Amish farmer’s market. In quick terms, it’s a joint in a hog’s leg. (You can look it up on Wikipedia for a more descriptive definition, if you are so inclined.) What you really need to […]
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Tulips in February??
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February 22, 2012 was a fabulous day. It was sunny and warm. I got to run outside and the kids rode their bikes. While enjoying the warm afternoon, I noticed the tulips in our front yard were poking through. Did I mention that it is February? The weather in PA where I live has been […]
READ MORE >>Planning for Easter Baskets
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Easter is a little over a month away and I started to plan for the holiday this weekend. You’re probably thinking, “we just got through Valentine’s Day and now you want to talk about Easter baskets.” Let me continue. We popped into Target over the weekend and my cart just happened to swing by the […]
READ MORE >>Homemade Fruit and Nut Granola
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Store bought granola can be so expensive and I rarely buy it. However, I really do enjoy granola and as I was looking for ideas to use up the shredded coconut last week, I realized that I had all of the ingredients on hand to make a homemade batch. Homemade granola is very easy to […]
READ MORE >>How to Cut a Coconut
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When coconuts were advertised for $1 recently, I decided it was time to learn how to cut a coconut. It seemed so intimidating to me. How was I going ‘to cut’ through the coconut? I’ll ruin my good knives. Oh, silly me. You don’t cut through a coconut. You take a hammer from your husband’s […]
READ MORE >>How to Cut a Coconut
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When coconuts were advertised for $1 recently, I decided it was time to learn how to cut a coconut. It seemed so intimidating to me. How was I going ‘to cut’ through the coconut? I’ll ruin my good knives. Oh, silly me. You don’t cut through a coconut. You take a hammer from your […]
READ MORE >>Homemade Salsa with Canned Tomatoes
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I can polish off a whole bag of lime flavored tortilla chips and a container of salsa in less than 24 hours…all by myself! It is a vice that I really must get control of. Store bought salsa can be expensive and really good-tasting fresh tomatoes aren’t available year round. I took a chance and […]
READ MORE >>Shop Your Freezer and Pantry | Kitchen Economics
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The next time you make your menu plan and grocery list, instead of glancing through the sales circulars for ideas, challenge yourself to see what’s lurking in your freezer and pantry. While you’re at it, make a list of what you have on hand and try to eat through the list. I found a few […]
READ MORE >>20 Valentine’s Day Dinner Ideas
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I scoured the internet (and FBS) to find 20 delicious ideas to help you plan a yummy and romantic Valentine’s Day Dinner. Appys Fresh Mozzarella Bites at Pocket Change Gourmet Guacamole Bruschetta at Just a Taste Stuffed Pizza Bites at Deep South Dish Saucy Asian Meatballs at Gimme Some Oven The Main Dish 15 Minute […]
READ MORE >>Vegetable Freezer Bags for Homemade Chicken Stock | Kitchen Economics
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Roasted chicken in one of my all time favorite meals. And if I’m roasting a chicken then you can be certain that I will also make a batch of homemade chicken stock. I cook with it quite a bit and try to keep it in my freezer at all times. Homemade chicken stock is super […]
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