Time-Saving Tips Using the Microwave

Today, most homes have a microwave oven as well as a conventional gas or electric oven as standard kitchen appliances. Did you know that the first microwave oven was invented in 1946?
The microwave oven did not come about as a result of someone trying to find a better, faster way to cook. During World War [...]

Holiday Beverages

Dazzle your holiday guests with one of these lucious drinks. The following recipes include both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Sparkling water, club soda, ginger ale, 7-Up, or Sprite can be substituted for the alcohol in sparkling drinks. Choose the sparkling beverage that blends best with the other ingredients.
Mimosas are a favorite drink for holiday brunches. [...]

Friday’s Feast

Appetizer
Name 2 things you would like to accomplish in 2008.
1. Take my home-based business to a new level.
2. Declutter our house.
Soup
With which cartoon character do you share personality traits?
Charlie Brown
Salad
What time of day (or night) were you born?
I was born a little after 6:00 pm.
Main Course
Tell us something special about your hometown.
The people who lived [...]

Appetizers for the New Year!

If you are planning a New Year’s Eve party or a day with family and friends add some of these appetizers to your holiday menu.
Brie and Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
18 large mushrooms, stems removed and chopped
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon Watkins Garlic Salt
2 tablespoons minced onion
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
4 ounces jumbo lump crabmeat
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
3 ounces [...]

Christmas Tree Card

We’re down to just a few days before Christmas. If you’re like me and have a few last minute cards and tags to throw together let your kids help you throw together some of these very simple Christmas Tree cards.
You will need:
Cards
Scraps of Patterned Paper
Glue or Double-Stick Tape
Scissors
Then follow these simple steps to put it [...]

Christmas Craft Projects For Kids

Remember how much you had creating Christmas art projects? Nothing brings out the kid in you better than sharing some together time with your own children and there’s no better time to do it than during the holiday season! Start the season with some cute and fun to make Christmas crafts that your kids will [...]

“Let’s Cook a Treat”–Children’s Cookbook Review

“Let’s Cook a Treat”—Children’s Cookbook Review
By Helen Drew and Angela Wilkes
A DK Publishing Book

This is a wonderful book for children and parents to work together to create and make food.
What this book has:
Real pictures of the food
Real pictures of step by step demonstration of how to make the recipe
Pictures of all ingredients needed
Pictures of the [...]

Paint Print Cards

Last week I sent you into the kitchen in search of cookie cutters. This week I’m sending you back in there for more supplies. This week you need a cookie sheet or similar smooth surface that you can use paint on.
With a simple print-making technique your children can create one of a kind cards for [...]

Favorite Ingredients Friday – Florentine Sandwich Cookies

Favorite Ingredients Friday is sponsored by Overwhelmed With Joy. Visit her blog for more taste-tempting recipes. I don’t see an entry over at Overwhelmed With Joy today but decided to post this yummy cookie recipe anyway!
Two of my favorite ingredients are oatmeal and chocolate! This cookie recipe includes both.
These cookies are similar to the Pepperidge [...]

Friday’s Feast

Today’s feast is prepared for you by Eleisia.
Appetizer
What was the last game you purchased?
Monopoly for a nephew
Soup
Name something in which you don’t believe.
The death penatly because they might make a mistake and convict the wrong person.
Salad
If you could choose a celebrity to be your boss, who would you pick?
I’d choose Oprah Winfrey because she cares [...]

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