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Why You Should Never Throw Out Fruit Peelings
Jan26

Why You Should Never Throw Out Fruit Peelings

Don’t worry…I’m going to explain why you should Never Throw Out Your Fruit Peelings! At worst, they are added to my compost. At best, they are added to a batch of wine mash, I make a variety of tepache – typically, made with pineapple peels, but you can use other fruit peelings to make a version of tepache – or I make a fruit vinegar. I make small batches of these delights over the year. Never Throw Out...

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How to Make Easy Tuna Rice Salad
Apr01

How to Make Easy Tuna Rice Salad

Easy Tuna Rice Salad is a perfect, quick fix for lunch or dinner, both adults & kids will enjoy! Looking for something a little different to bring to a picnic, potluck meal, bridal or baby shower? This salad will be tasty & give you a beautiful presentation, garnished with colorful vegetables or herbs. Neither rice or tuna needs to be boring. Add some tasty flavors that will kick them up, and you’ve got yourself a...

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How to Bake Turkey Pot Pie + Video
Jan26

How to Bake Turkey Pot Pie + Video

Do you have leftover turkey after a beautiful celebration? Make a Turkey Pot Pie! When I carve the turkey, I usually remove the most of the meat from the bones, and leave a little bit on, to save them for making a flavorful stock in the future. The leftover meat is reserved & frozen until I want to make a pot pie. Whenever I bake a pie, I make extra pie crust for future pot pies. So, yesterday, we were a bit busy &...

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What’s to Love About National Leftover Day?
Nov29

What’s to Love About National Leftover Day?

The 4th Friday of November is National Leftover Day! Hallelujah! It’s the day after, the guests are gone, and the leftovers are delectable! Of course, you have refrigerated everything you can. I don’t enjoy reheated meat – it just tastes odd to me. So, the meat goes into the oven to be warmed just above room temperature. There’s lots of stuffing & cranberry sauce leftover. Mashed potatoes – no...

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School Lunches Do Not Have to Be a Challenge
Sep16

School Lunches Do Not Have to Be a Challenge

It’s Back-to-School, and what a challenge to keep up with the nutrition, variety & tastes of your child when packing School Lunches… You want to try and keep it simple, easy to transport and handle, as well as being healthy, low in fat, and the list goes on. Sandwiches are still a great go-to for lunches, using last night’s leftover roast beef or roast chicken on a bagel or in a pita pocket. Keep it interesting...

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How to Cook with Holiday Turkey Leftovers – 4 Winning Recipes
Nov23

How to Cook with Holiday Turkey Leftovers – 4 Winning Recipes

Now that you’ve had your stellar Holiday Feast, you are probably looking to do something DIFFERENT with your Holiday Turkey Leftovers this season… Well, I’m so glad you said that! LOL Aside from the ever-so-delicious open-faced hot turkey sandwiches with gravy that I know you’re going to have to tear up at least once for leftovers because it’s so belligerently tasty, here are 4  of my favorite turkey...

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