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Cooking 101

Fiber, Fiber the Magical Food-The More You Eat…

Well, I think you can see where this is going.
I’m not going to lie, I don’t get the recommended daily amount of fiber….does anyone? There are a lot of fiber sources, but unless you feel like drinking your fiber or eating a lot of fruit around the clock, you need some variety in [...]

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Happy Birthday, Baby!

On Sunday my little middle turned two! I can’t believe this happened. lol. It seems like I just brought him home.
So, a party ensued. I wanted to throw something quick, satisfying and easy together, so here’s the menu:

Meat & Cheese Tray (thank you, local deli)
Condiments (in a cute little server I have)
Sandwich Fixings (onion, lettuce, [...]

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Friends & Fun

It was a busy weekend full of friends, food and fun-the perfect combination for any gathering. Saturday was great fun celebrating the recent marriage of some very dear friends who went to Vegas for the weekend and in true Vegas fashion-tied the knot with a famous chapel, a drive thru and a classic Shelby!
Back home [...]

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Place Settings

If you are planning a dinner party for many or you’re having a romantic dinner for two it’s more impressive to have a nice table.  Photo by Replacement, Ltd.

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What is the best way to handle the situation when I’m late for a dinner at a restaurant?

Q & A – Etiquette
Q. What is the best way to handle the situation when I’m late for a dinner at a restaurant?
A. Make a brief apology then act as though everything is fine. It’s rude to go into detail about the events that made you late. The bottom line is you’re late.

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Mirepoix

Mirepoix – is the French name for a combination of onions, carrots, and celery. But this is not the only combination of vegetables referred to as aromatics. These vegetable combinations are intended to provide a background flavor for a finished dish.

To create the basic mirepoix you will need 2 parts onion, 1 part celery, and [...]

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