You ever have your eye on any of those unique items in the kitchen store, but don’t pull the trigger and buy? Well, I have that problem every time I go into any store that has kitchen “stuff”! I know I don’t “need” it, but I usually “want” it! My favorite color for dishes […]
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Herb Crusted Pork Tenderloin Crustini’s with Chutney
We’re back into “smut night” (aka The Bachelorette Season 11, where Kaitlyn and Britt, two stunning women stood side by side as the limos rolled up and 25 handsome men did their best to leave lasting impressions… but in a shocking twist, also had to cast their votes to determine that Kaitlyn will be the one they compete for over […]
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You can find fresh eggplants in the grocery store year-round, but they’re at their peak in late summer. Even though it’s barely summer here in Minnesota, I found some fresh “Baby” eggplants at Costco! The most common variety is the large, dark-purple globe eggplant. When you’re shopping for them, look for smooth, shiny skins with fresh-looking […]
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Looking for dinner ideas recently, I was rummaging through the fridge of ingredients that I had on hand so that I could come up with a homemade pizza that would combat my cravings! Bill had pulled the pre-made Trader Joe’s dough from the freezer earlier as I planned to prepare some sort of thin crust variety! I found […]
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The potato is one of the cheapest vegetables in the supermarket, and they can go a long way in feeding a lot of people. Our grocery store often has a 5 lb rollercoaster tycoon free full version chip. bag of Russet’s offered as a buy one, get one free, which makes them cost next to […]
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