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Crazy for Crescents!

Written by Anni on . Posted in Food.

Keep a couple tubes of your favorite plain crescent rolls handy, and you can create some quick snacks, appetizers (for those unexpected guests – or yourself), a pastry for coffee or tea or mini snack or lunch sandwiches. These are all Free-Style recipes, meaning...

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Marvelous Marmalade

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Orange Marmalade is underrated. In my home, it’s a pantry staple. You can use it for some fast and easy recipes – and once you start experimenting, you’ll probably come up with a few more of your own. Here are some easy recipes using Orange Marmalade to get you...

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Easy Super Bowl Dip Recipes & Food Ideas

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Whether your hosting a Super Bowl Party, birthday party or some other event, here’s a few easy make ahead dips that are sure to be a hit! Both can be made the night before the event. CLAM DIP (1) 10.5 oz can of condensed New England Clam Chowder (1) 6 oz. Can of...

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Easy Ideas For a Better 2026

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Take a deep breath – EXHALE – it’s a brand new year! Will it be better than 2025 or worse? Who knows? But here’s the thing, doing some easy, little things NOW as the new year begins, may help it go smoother! Perhaps you’re doing some of these easy ideas already –...

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Lucky Black-Eyed Pea Recipes

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Is it a myth? An old-wives tale? OR could there be some reality into the passed down story that black-eyed peas are a “must” to eat on New Year’s Day to bring you good luck and prosperity in the upcoming year? Every new year I post black-eyed pea recipes because,...

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Hot & Sloppy Turkey Sandwich

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Here’s an E-Z recipe with only a few ingredients and sure to please the whole family. By using ground turkey you trim out extra fat/calories as opposed to beef or pork. HOT & SLOPPY TURKEY SANDWICH 1 lb. Ground turkey 1/3 cup of diced green peppers (or a mix of...

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Gift Ideas for Gardeners, Outdoor Lovers & Nature Fans

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Still searching for the perfect gift? Here are some suggestions to get your started – all “Santa approved!” And for other holiday gift ideas for other friends and family, check out more holiday gift giving ideas under the “STYLE” category: – Put together a BOX...

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Holiday Gift Giving Ideas

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Struggling with holiday gift ideas? Here’s some ideas that might help you find the perfect “Santa approved” gift: – FOR BOOK LOVERS: Put together a book basket: Add some old-school bookmarks, their favorite candy, bakery treats or hot chocolate. For...

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