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03.09.09
Posted in Cooking, Food & Wine at 5:20 pm by admin
I used to avoid making recipes that sound good because it called for tomato juice. I don’t want to spend a lot of money on one ingredient, and tomato juice is expensive. When I discovered that you can make Tomato Juice from ordinary tomato paste, a whole new world of recipes opened up to me. Not only soups, casseroles, and sauces, but beverages, as well. Homemade tomato juice is also excellent for people who want to watch their salt intake. You control the ingredients so you control the flavor, too.
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02.03.09
Posted in Cooking, Food & Wine at 6:17 pm by admin
My mom has arthritic hands that have plagued her for quite some time. She actually copes with it pretty well, but there are many things that just aren’t as easy for her to do as they used to be. She has trouble lifting heavier items and maneuvering different things. For instance, zippers and buttons have become a bit difficult for her to open and close and she can’t enjoy some of her favorite hobbies like sewing and knitting. She also loves to cook so I’m always on the lookout for tools that will make her cooking jobs go smoother. When I came across this great Lids Off Deluxe Jar Opener I just knew it was something my mom would love.
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12.15.08
Posted in Cooking, Food & Wine at 5:58 pm by admin
I don’t know about you, but I’m constantly asked to bring a side dish for various holiday parties these days and I’m getting tired of the same few dishes (like green bean casserole for example). So I’ve done some digging through recipes and came across this simple Waldorf salad recipe. It is deceptively simple, but very delicious and so far it’s been a big hit every time I brought it. It is sweet enough to be eaten as a dessert, but also makes a great side dish along with a main meat course like turkey or ham.
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11.12.08
Posted in Cooking, Food & Wine at 1:48 pm by admin
Like many people, I’m a big fan of pizza. Honestly, it’s rare that I would turn down a slice of warm, cheesy pizza. When we were growing up we a place called Chicago Pizza Pub in the next town that made the most delicious deep-dish pizza. Actually, I hadn’t even heard of deep-dish pizza until we ate at the pizza pub – the pie was so tasty and unique, I became hooked. It’s been years since I had a good deep-dish pizza and I started having a craving for one. Then I came across this deep-dish pizza pan and I decided to buy it and trying making my own pies.
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