Category Archives: Cooking and Recipes

Happy Easter!

Posted on April 4, 2010 by Charity

I hope you all had a wonderful Easter! My Easter started out with me remembering that I forgot to boil the eggs for coloring, so I got right out of bed and got to work.  While I was in the … Continue reading →

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Easter Desserts

Posted on March 23, 2010 by Charity

I can’t believe that it’s almost Easter.  Less than two weeks.  Much to do, much to do. First, make sure you get out there and buy all the good Easter candy before it’s gone.  I’ve already bought all of mine. … Continue reading →

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Adventures with Bento

Posted on March 21, 2010 by Charity

I am completely obsessed with bento, those adorable Japanese lunchboxes.  I mean obsessed to the point that I spent hours looking at bento websites and ogling the Just Bento Flickr pool. As tempted as I am to buy myself a … Continue reading →

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My New Favorite Cookie

Posted on February 19, 2010 by Charity

I recently discovered the awesomeness that is gluten-free peanut butter cookies.  Who needs flour?  It only takes away from the peanut buttery goodness! I used chunky peanut butter to get those little peanutty bits. I use what I call the … Continue reading →

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Chocolate-Covered Cherries

Posted on February 12, 2010 by Charity

My 6 year old, Ethan, loves maraschino cherries.  Loves them.  So, I decided to make him some Chocolate-Covered Cherries for Valentine’s Day.  I used the recipe in my Better Homes and Gardens cook book.  The recipe is for 60, but … Continue reading →

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Jello Cupcakes for Valentine’s Day, or Any Day

Posted on February 11, 2010 by Charity

The Valentine’s Day soap cupcakes looked good enough to eat.  Add to that the fact that I scented mine with a yummy amaretto-like fragrance oil, which is my favorite flavor, and I just had to make an edible version. To … Continue reading →

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Easy Slow-Cooker Stuffed Peppers

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Charity

4 green or red bell peppers 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese 3/4 cup salsa 1 small onion, chopped 1/2 cup frozen corn 1/3 cup uncooked converted long grain rice 1 … Continue reading →

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Peanut Butter Honey Nut Cheerio Squares

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Charity

Long name, amazing treat. I make these for the boys to have for snack.  They are slightly better than other sweet treats because of the protein in the peanut butter and the whole grain in the cheerios.  And they’re addictively … Continue reading →

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Slow-Cooker Sweet and Sour Pork

Posted on January 8, 2010 by Charity

I hope everyone had a nice holiday.  I know that was 2 weeks ago, but this is my first post since then.  Now it’s time to dive into 2010 with a nice slow-cooker recipe. This week, I decided to get … Continue reading →

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Christmas Dinner Menu

Posted on December 22, 2009 by Charity

Christmas is only a couple of days away, so I am sure you can’t possibly be looking for a last minute Christmas dinner menu, but if you are, you’re in luck.  All of these recipes have been tested out on … Continue reading →

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