Cleaning for Those Who Are Immunosuppressed

The following is a guest post by Dr. Alice of Feet First. Dr. Alice says: “Cleanliness is next to godliness” is a well-known saying, but my recent experiences have changed my mind: It would be more accurate to say that cleanliness is next to survival. Granted, many readers might not go quite that far, but …

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Blueberry Muffins Recipe

Heather says: This is a great basic muffin recipe. Swap out the blueberries for whatever fruit you’d like. Reduce the amount of milk for exceptionally wet ingredients such as mashed bananas. Simple Blueberry Muffins Yields 9 muffins 1 1/2 cups all-purpose or plain flour 3/4 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1.5 teaspoons baking powder …

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Site Admin Saturday: Your Favorite Home Ec 101 Recipes?

Heather says: I have been working, behind the scenes, to increase the organization of the recipes in the Home Ec 101 portfolio. It was suggested to me earlier in the week to promote the most popular recipes as reader favorites. This made me wonder a few things: Which Home Ec 101 recipes have you actually …

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Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Heather says: It’s probably been at least five years since I’ve had Cinnabon cinnamon rolls. I’m drooling just thinking about it, but there aren’t any in our area and I never seem to remember while I’m traveling. These cinnamon rolls come pretty stinkin’ close. If you want to match their decadence you’ll have to increase …

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Egg Rolls with Sweet and Sour Sauce

Candice says: I know the term tapas is typically reserved for Spanish food, but I use it to describe meals made of appetizers. It’s just easier than making up my own word. I enjoy late-night get-togethers, and one of my favorite menu items is egg rolls! In fact, it’s my most requested! So, I usually …

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Collard Greens, Vegetarian Style

Vegetarian Collards Recipe. These have a kick! They are peppery and wonderful, something I never thought would be possible without sausage or bacon, but as of last night I know it can be done.

Heather says: These collards have a kick! They are peppery and wonderful, something I never thought would be possible without sausage or bacon, but as of last night I know it can be done. This recipe is adapted from the Lee Bros. Southern Cookbook, a birthday gift from last year. Their version is called Sneaky …

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The Sunday Confessional 9/6

Heather says: I had grand plans of using this weekend to get ahead, to work towards my goal of having several posts in a cache. Reality has hit home, along with a virus in the kids. We’ll keep plugging along as we always do, but I’m giving myself permission to take today off. That’s a …

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Site Admin Saturday

Heather says: I’ve added a reader poll to the sidebar. I’ve had requests for both variations, so I’ll go with the majority. Second item of business, I’m now taking recipe requests. What recipes are you looking for? Feel free to be specific, but before making your request, be sure to check out the index and …

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Budget Buys Meet the Pantry Clean Out

The following is a guest post from Dr. Alice of Feet First. Dr. Alice says: When it comes to meal preparation and food storage, I’m an unabashed fan of cans. Being single with a busy work schedule means that my meal planning skills are not all they could be, and having a repertoire of quick …

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