Our (not so) secret stash of sweets. Name as many candies as you ca...
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bread
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Easy French Toast
Just add fruit!We love French Toast for breakfast, especially since it is very easy to make, and we always have leftover bread around the house. Add fruit and a hot cup of joe... perfect!What you need:2 to 3 slices of bread1 egg3 tablespoons...
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dessert
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Fruit Bowl
Look for the crushed raspberry!There's really no recipe for this fruit bowl. I just gathered some fruits and tossed them in an empty half of a cantaloupe skin. It's delicious and refreshing. And so healthy for you, too.What you need:red grapesgreen...
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noodles,
soup
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Lomi Soup
I cooked this Lomi Soup on a hot summer day (which I think was weird) but we enjoyed it nonetheless. Despite the lack of traditional ingredients, it still tasted so yummy. I used tapioca vermicelli (the fat kind) because I couldn't find lomi...
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people
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Creation Critters with Mr. Ron Yeater
Mr. Ron YeaterI had the chance to meet and talk to Mr. Ron Yeater up close and personal today during his visit to our church activity . He is a regular speaker in our weekly Chapel in school, and he is also an animal lover. He brought some...
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restaurant
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The Lebanese Taverna
In search of a good meal, we tried this restaurant called "Lebanese Taverna." The menu looked good, the place seemed authentic, and it wasn't that crowded (at least when we got there) so we decided to give it a go.Hubby loves Lebanese food,...
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funnies
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No Diving Please!
Oh man!!! I really wanted to show off my diving skills on that 0 inch part of the pool!Hubby said that this is the most well-placed diving sign eve...
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dessert
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Strawberry Brown Bettys
A Brown Betty is a pastry dessert that is usually made of apples and sweetened bread crumbs. It is also traditionally served with whipped cream. But since I am trying to watch my diet, I decided to have it without whipped cream. I also substituted...
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funnies
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Plush Gang Funnies: Father's Day
Cat is looking for a Father's Day present for her dad from the catalog.Happy Father's Day to all dads! Praise and glory to our Heavenly Father, who created all wonderful things on Earth.Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring...
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vegetables
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Corn Salsa
We had leftover grilled corn on the cob, and a friend challenged me to make something out of it, so I decided to make this corn salsa. It's delicious and fresh, and I didn't really feel the need for tortilla chips because of the corn.What...
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rice
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Chorizo Fried Rice
Sifting through my pantry is one of my favorite activities because I am always surprised at the "treasures" that I find in the nooks and crannies. Case in point - this unopened chorizo package that I found a few days ago. I love having it...
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Product Review
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Product Review: Hershey's Special Dark Pieces
Hershey's recently launched a new line called Pieces. They are described as "candy in a crunchy shell." The brands they included in the Pieces line are Reese's, Almond Joy, York and Special Dark.Photo credit: www.totallytarget.comI wasn't...
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beef
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Piggies in a Blanket
This must be the easiest and fastest recipe ever. So easy, that it just seems so wrong that a no-brainer recipe like this could taste oh so good! Once you start popping them in your mouth, it would take all your willpower to stop.What you...
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vegetables
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Strawberry Salad
A friend of mine shared with us a recipe of Spinach and Strawberry Salad. It was delicious, and the hit at lunch. The tartness of the strawberries blended well with the sweetness of the dressing, add to it the crunch and flavor that the almonds...
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beef
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Semi-Homemade Beef Caldereta
This version of Beef Caldereta is semi-homemade due to inavailability of some ingredients. Traditionally, caldereta uses chicken liver or liver pate. Since I can't get those ingredients from our local grocery store (not to mention I don't...
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Hubby's Corner
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Special Breakfast
Hubby had these waiting for me when I woke up one Saturday morning...It was really so sweet of him to make pancakes, eggs and grits for me. But then again, guess who cleaned up and did all the dishe...
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pork
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Lechon Bicol Express
I had some leftover oven lechon and I didn't want to make the usual paksiw, so I made "Bicol Express." Furthermore, a fellow blogger posted his Pork Strips in Spicy Coconut Milk recipe on his blog which also served as my inspiration for this...
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seafood
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Moqueca de Peixe (Brazilian Fish Stew)
First, I apologize for the picture. The plate I made was kinda' soupy (that's the way hubby likes it), and as a result, the ingredients weren't highlighted when I took the picture. But trust me, it tastes amazing! I kid you not.Hubby and I...
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vegetables
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Tofu Salad
We wanted to take a break from meat so we decided to go vegetarian for a night. This Tofu Salad is packed with flavor, and very healthy for you too!What you need:1 14-oz pack firm tofu, rinsed and cut into 1 inch cubes8 cups salad blend1/2...
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gardening
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Queen of the Night
I saw this beautiful flower in my garden one day, and how ironic that it was growing from an unsightly cactus.Actually, I have been eyeing those buds since they started sprouting from the cactus. I got excited after seeing a number of them...
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