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Father’s day is the official day designated to give dad the recognition he deserves. Every year at our house, the kids make a card fashioned with their hand prints. It is sweet to look at the cards from the past few years to see how much the kids have grown both physically and artistically. What…
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The German Pancake, or Dutch Baby as some call it, is thought to have been created by the German-American Immigrants living in Dutch Pennsylvania, thus the name Dutch baby. With its ever growing popularity, has come a multitude of variations. Personally, I am a traditionalist and prefer the simple taste of the version made by…
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I found this recipe on allrecipes.com. I was making pancakes one morning when I realized that I did not have any syrup. It is very rich with a slight caramel flavor. But so yummy on pancakes and waffles. If you do not have buttermilk on hand mix 2 1/4 teaspoons of vinegar with 3/4 cups…
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If your toddler is capable of getting into your cabinets, he is old enough to cook. To keep your little ones busy while you are making dinner, let them mimic you by giving them their own pot and spoon and some food to cook at the table or on the floor near you.
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During World War II, people were encouraged to plant gardens to help sustain a restrictive food supply brought on by the war. Vegetable and herb gardens were cultivated in back and front yards, empty lots and apartment building rooftops, balconies and window sills. Major cities commandeered a portion of public parks to grow vegetables as…
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Kabobs are so much fun to make. They remind me of Girl Scout camp and foil dinners, only better. Which is why they make a great family fun dinner? Create kabobs from meats such as beef tenderloin cubes, boneless chicken breast or turkey, pork, ham, lamb, small meatballs, bacon slices, sausage, shrimp, scallops and other…
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This recipe belonged to my Grandmother, on my mom’s side. It is the only potato salad recipe my sister would touch. 2 med potatoes 3/4 tsp salt 3 slices bacon 1/4 tsp celery seeds 1/2 cup chopped onion dash pepper 1 tbsp flour 1/3 c water 2-3 tsp sugar 3 tbsp vinegar Boil potatoes in…
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4 baking potatoes (6 oz each) cut lengthwise 1 tsp salt 1/4 c olive oil 1/2 tsp pepper 2 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp chili powder Prepare oven or grill. In a large bowl combine oil, paprika, salt pepper and chili powder. Add potatoes. Toss to coat with mixture. Divide among 4 large pieces of heavy…