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Warm Garlic Parmesan Shrimp with Roasted Garlic Dip

December 28, 2017 by gretab Leave a Comment

Shrimp always seems like a special occasion food to me. I’m not sure why. Perhaps it’s because shrimp was expensive when I was a kid, so we only had it on special occasions. Or only when we went out to eat. Whatever the reason, this Warm Garlic Parmesan Shrimp with Roasted Garlic Dip is a luxurious appetizer that feels really special.

There’s a secret, though. It’s so easy to make. This Warm Garlic Parmesan Shrimp with Roasted Garlic Dip involves almost no active prep time, and very little active cooking time.

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Celebrate the Holidays with a French 75 Champagne Cocktail

December 26, 2017 by gretab 1 Comment

New Year’s Eve is a time for celebration. We celebrate the old, and ring in the new with a renewed excitement and energy, What could be coming ahead? It’s also a time that we tend to indulge, and a French 75 is perfect for that. Perhaps we indulge a little more than we should, but hey. The new year only comes around once a year, after all.

We’re ringing in the new year with a twist on the classic French 75 cocktail. I was first introduced to this classic drink on a trip to New Orleans. I was totally unfamiliar with the drink, but I quickly understood why it has stood the test of time. While many French 75 recipes call for gin, the original was made with cognac. Cognac adds a much deeper, richer flavor, and, let’s be honest, is a little fancier.

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How to Tell Which Crockpot is Right for You

December 24, 2017 by gretab 2 Comments

A lot of people are trying to eat healthier. Healthy eating means you need to prepare meals that are good for you. But that’s hard to do unless you have the right kitchen appliances to help you in your healthy eating journey.

Crockpot cooking is one method you can use to help make sure the meals you get are healthy. These appliances can keep help food keep the nutrients that would normally be destroyed by other cooking methods. Though there are numerous crockpots available, you’ll want to choose one based on size, convenience and safety. We’re featuring three different models that all have great features.

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20 Great Fall Flavored Coffee and Teas that You Can Make at Home

October 13, 2017 by gretab 1 Comment

So often, we’re all about the seasonal beverages. I can’t tell you how many people in my life were counting down the days until Pumpkin Spice Latte made its valiant return. I have a secret though…

You can make these delicious fall flavored coffee and tea beverages at home. And it’s not even difficult. Most of them start with a really tasty coffee or tea base. We’ve rounded up some of our favorites.

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Discover How Easy it Can Be to Grow Lettuce

August 7, 2017 by gretab Leave a Comment

Sooooo…you think you’re interested in giving this salad gardening a try. Maybe you don’t have a lot of space outside for a garden, or you’re not that interested in digging up a big chunk of your lawn. Don’t worry! You don’t have to. To grow lettuce, you don’t need a lot of space or soil. Best of all, you can do it on your deck or patio, or inside on your kitchen counter or in a sunny window.

The nice thing about lettuce is that most varieties grow fairly fast. Lettuce also tends to grow well in moderate temperatures. Like those temperatures that most of us keep our homes at. As long as you find a nice sunny spot for your lettuce, it should do fairly well.

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