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How the GROW Method Works
As I've mentioned, the Oxfam America GROW Method is a simple way to help folks like you and me make the global food system more fair. The GROW Method follows five principles to achieve this: Save Food,...
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Food Day Favorites
I totally missed posting about World Food Day. And National Food Day. Ugh. But that doesn't mean I wasn't celebrating! Indeed, I was using the five steps of the GROW Method and continue to incorporate...
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Homemade Halloween Goodies
First off, I'm hoping anyone affected by Hurricane Sandy is doing well. Best wishes for a safe and speedy recovery. If you are like me, you probably waited until the last minute to get your Halloween...
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Happy Halloween! What are your plans today? I have to zipped down to the kids' preschool to help with their Halloween party, then we'll head into town for trick-or-treating after dinner. Our...
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No Kid Hungry
After a very festive, delicious, abundant Thanksgiving meal, it's hard to remember that there are people in my country that still go without. "How am I going to eat to today?" has never been a...
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Swedish Crispy Syrup Cookies
Last year, I participated in the first Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap and had such a blast that I thought I'd do it again! This year, the GFBCS organizers asked that all participants donate $4 to the...
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Perfect Salted Caramels
I met Lauren from Craft My Life Away at the From Scratch Club food swaps. As a first-time swapper, I was eager to get to know Lauren... especially since she brought these insane salted caramel bars...
View ArticleWeekend Listening: Holiday Playlist from Jillian
It's been a while since we did a Weekend Listening post, so I'm gonna start it up again. Holiday tunes are on the docket this weekend, and I can think of no one better than my very music-savvy friend...
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The Lessons Learned
There are no words, truly, that can possibly convey the sadness of the Newtown tragedy. Seemingly, we've all become pundits on the situation. We have our opinions, our theories, our ideas on how to...
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Extended Wish List
In all honestly, I couldn't really ask for much more than I've already received this Christmas. My kids were happy, my parents seemed satisfied, and I had a nice day to relax, put some worries behind...
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A New Year
"You don't know anyone at the party, so you don't want to go. You don't like cottage cheese, so you haven't eaten it in years. This is your choice, of course, but don't kid yourself; it's also the...
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Choosing a Dehydrator
(this is my model, the 5-tray with a Timer, in black)My Christmas wishes were answered! I'm pleased to say I'm now proud owner of a sparkling new Excalibur dehydrator. And I've got to tell you... this...
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Dried Fruit Slices
The first things I decided to dehydrate in my new Excalibur were simple: Apples, oranges, and pears. I had them available, and they are so easy to dehydrate, I though it would be a good place to...
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Valentine's Day Giveaway!
I kind of have this love/hate thing going on with Valentine's Day. I love love... I'm a bon vivant for love, no doubts about it. But I never seem to give/receive Valentine's Day gifts that are true to...
View ArticleBest Break-Up Songs
Happy Valentine's Day! How about some good break-up songs, eh? If you agree with Peter Wolf and think love stinks, then this list is for you.NME.com recently published a list of the best break-up...
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Homemade Twinkies
Eric turned three on April Fool's Day. My younger child is now three. Three! Where does the time go? (Oh, wait, I know... into sleepless nights, dirty diapers, potty training, cleaning up Legos and...
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Soft, Chewy Pretzels
I like having staple recipes that I can turn to over and over again to fit a variety of eating needs. Soft, chewy pretzels are one of those staples. Quick lunch option for kids? Check. Late night...
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Tapioca Pudding
I've been on a pudding kick. For whatever reason, I've just been craving pudding. I must be getting old. Isn't pudding an old person thing? Or maybe I'm regressing. (Puddiiiiing POPS!). The sad thing...
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Vanilla Pudding
The pudding binge continues. (Tapioca has already been discussed.) Today, vanilla's on the docket. Eat this stuff straight-up, or use in other desserts, such as the filling of a Boston Cream Pie or...
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Chocolate Pudding
I remember the first time I made chocolate pudding. I was about 11 years old, and my great grandparents were at my house. My Gramma Shirley brought me over to the stove with my copy of The Boxcar...
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Texas Dolly
People tell me all the time that they know exactly how I'm feeling by just looking at me; that my emotions are all over my face. It's so true. As much as I try to play it cool, my face gives it away...
View ArticleWhat I'm Listening To: June
I've fallen behind on my Weekend Listening posts (like most other posts on here... blimey!). I'll try to get back on that. In the meantime, I thought I'd share with you what I'm listening to for the...
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Summer Playlist
There's just something about summer that's inexplicable. Maybe it's the reckless potential of all that it contains. The days are long, the nights are hot, and the restlessness that they bring makes us...
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Sangria Sauce
Oof. It's too hot to cook or bake. Well, that is to say it was too hot. Thankfully the heatwave that plagued my little corner of the world has passed, and more temperature weather is here. I recently...
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Helpful Tip: Washing Berries
Ever feel like berries just don't last that long when you bring them home, especially those just-picked from the farm? You're not alone. Berries have little germies on them that cause mold to form at...
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