It’s pumpkin carving time!! And what to do with all those pumpkin seeds??? Growing up we’d pick a Sunday before Halloween and spend the afternoon making a mess out back carving pumpkins (fun for us but messy for mom ??) I always wanted Mom to ‘cook’ the
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It’s that time of the year, when filling the house with smells of sugar and spice become a weekend goal ! Apple Cider Donuts are sugary bites of heaven and are a long time
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This weekend’s cooler weather and the Cardinal’s playoff games deserves a special cup of yumminess so here’s our favorite hot cocoa recipe and it features this month’s spice, Apple Pie Spice, for a bit of flavor kick! GO CARDS!! Spiced Hot Cocoa 2 cups whole milk 3-5
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*|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* Cooler days and warm tastes of home are what we love about October! This week we share recipes that feature the autumnal favorite flavor Apple Pie Spice, new party punch ideas that are sure to disappear quickly, and some spooktacular in-store events that you won’t
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Autumn brings cooler days and busier schedules which makes it the perfect time to get out the old trust worthy crockpot. This week we are going to share tips, tricks and new recipes that are going to reignite the crockpot as your most loved kitchen appliance this
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Homemade bread in a crockpot? Yes, no kidding! We too were surprised how easy and delicious it was to use a slow cooker method for ‘baking’ a fresh loaf . The magic of the super moist loaf is due to the steaming process and by following a
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Snacking is a dangerous habit for us and a while back I found a crazy simple and delicious snack alternative that’s healthier as well – roasted chickpeas !! We have at least 15 favorite different seasonings that we use regularly so it’s a snack that never gets
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A few of us around here LOVE vintage cookbooks and getting creative with retro recipes!! We found this old cookbook on Grandma Pats shelf and whipped up our version of a classic meatloaf recipe we found in her 1973 St Louis Moolah Shriners Charity Cookbook that had
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Our world is full of delicious temptations and not-so healthy choices, which is why I like getting creative with our salt free seasonings . My favorite being this Veg Herb Blend I use it on EVERYTHING including as a satisfying butter & salt replacement on oven roasted
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Got zucchini? These Parmesan Zucchini Oven Fries will have them asking for more veggies! Nonstick cooking spray 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 2 large eggs 2 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs (see Cook’s Note) 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan 1/2 tbl St. Charles Grill Seasoning 1 pound zucchini (2
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BBQ has been around in some form or another since man first discovered fire, but the art of BBQing has become a cultural indicator across the USA with great pride being built upon not only style of ‘Q’ing, but cuts of meat and especially the sauce and
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Simple Summer Yum! Summer fun is non stop and you shouldn’t have to be stuck in the kitchen, so here are some delicious and easy solutions to feeding your hungry gang! Summer Yum Tips: GRILLING VEGGIES: cut veggies in
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Summertime has us enjoying time outside at the Lake, on picnics and backyard barbecues. Missouri Life Magazine has loads of ideas of places to go and people to see this summer. It’s a great resource to help your planning, even impromptu trips. And watermelon is just about
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Homemade Ice Cream can be a special treat that the whole family can have fun in making, and with our huge selection of flavor extracts your deliciousness is limitless! Ingredients 1 gallon zippered plastic bag, per person 1 sandwich size zippered plastic bag, per person 1/2 cup
Read more →Nothing says “Summer” like watermelon. It goes great on a summer picnic, a brunch table, or a simple wedge added to any meal. Our slicer and melon baller combo is a must for any kitchen. You will enjoy their sturdy construction for years to come and they
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*|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* Tasty Recipes & New Items Perfect For The Big Summer Party! Whether you’re hosting the big 4th of July BBQ or bringing a potluck dish to a friend’s party, here are a few fabulous and tasty recipes that everyone will love and some new
Read more →Have you ever gone on a Food Tour? It’s where a tour guide takes you on a walking or driving tour of various restaurants or points of interests for a region or culture. I went on a food tour in Little Havana, Miami and I am over
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I’ve wanted to visit the Lodge Cast Iron Factory for years. We were going through Georgia last month and I found out there was a Cornbread Festival that weekend….in the same town as Lodge! And it so happens that Lodge only opens for tours that ONE weekend
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<!doctype html> *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* Show Mom Some Love ! May is the month to show Mom how much you love her, and there is no better way to do that than with some of our delicious ideas! All this month we are featuring tasty, healthy and easy
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