Movie Night Surprise: Nutritional Yeast on Popcorn

Let’s start with a poll. 1) Have you ever had popcorn with nutritional yeast on it? Yes or no. 2) Have you ever HEARD of having popcorn with nutritional yeast on it? Yes or no. 3) If you are familiar with this treat, where did you live when you had it. I’m suspecting this is [...]

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Grill Corn On the Cob the Easy Way This July 4th

While you are grilling those hot dogs and hamburgers this 4th of July,  why not throw the corn on the cob on the grill too? This method of cooking the corn has to be the easiest of all options. No removing the husks and silks, no wrapping in foil, no boiling water. Preparation is very [...]

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Versatile Means Value Continued: More Uses For Hurricane Lantern

In a previous blog, I showed several ways and suggested several others that you could use a tall hurricane lantern for things other than holding a candle. Two of my loves are color and knitting. So how is this for combining both into a unique way to decorate your home, bringing a touch of whimsy [...]

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“One Lovely Blog Award”

Thanks to Helen at http://www.hookedonstamping.com for awarding me this “One Lovely Blog” award.  I am honored, touched and will proudly accept it and will now pass it on. The rules for this one are: Accept the award, post it on your blog together with the name of the person who has granted the award, and [...]

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Asparagus Vase

Flowers on the table are always high on my decorating budget. If you want to show your creative side, come up with novel vase alternatives. Look around for items that would have been thrown away and find a way to disguise them or even play up their plainess against the spendour of the flowers. I’m thinking [...]

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Pie Crust: Easy Rolling

I know, I know, who makes homemade pie crusts any more! I do, my son Nathan does. That’s 2 of us. Maybe we can find a third. Is it you? A flakey homemade pie crust is so far superior in taste and texture to a store-bought crust, that if you have never tried to make [...]

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Cucumber Ribbon Salad

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Ice Cream Sandwich Party

Wouldn’t the kids love a party where they could make their own ice cream sandwiches. (Adults might like such a party too!) It’s very easy and doesn’t even require any special equipment. Ice cream sandwich makers exist, but as you’ll see– they are not at all required. In fact, they limit your creativity because you [...]

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