January 2009

Calling All Steeler Fans – Super Bowl Snack Ideas

January 30, 2009 0 comments

Being a resident all my life of Western Pennsylvania, needless to say, I am a Pittsburgh Steeler fan.  We are only 2 days away from bringing home another Super Bowl win.  That’s right, my prediction is that we will win of course! If you’re planning to throw a Super Bowl party or just want to make some snacks for your family, I found a really good list of ideas.  Kathy Maister’s startcooking.com has put together [...]

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Top 25 Recipe Blogs Of 2009

January 28, 2009 46 comments

It’s a brand new year so I thought I would gather another list of 25 of my favorite recipe blogs to visit.  Each of these recipe blogs is new to my site, they have never been listed here before. There is a lot of great variety in this recipe blog list.  I made sure to find something for everyone.  From cookies to cakes, soups to stews, appetizers to complex dinners. Make sure you visit them [...]

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A Ring For Your Special Valentine

January 27, 2009 0 comments

Valentine’s Day is a little over 2 weeks away.  Have you bought your special someone anything yet?  I’d love to buy my husband something good this year but I have no idea what to get him.  After being together for over 11 years, I’ve pretty much run out of gift ideas.  Men are much harder to buy for, at least my hubby is.  Us women are perfectly happy with scented soaps, candles, lotions or any [...]

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Vintage Styled Handmade Aprons For Your Favorite Cook

January 23, 2009 2 comments

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner.  Looking for a unique gift for that special someone who loves to cook? Bambino Amore has beautiful handmade aprons available in two different styles.  There are the Elegant Eloise Aprons, and the Aunt Jessie Aprons.  Each of the styles have a vintage feel to them but they are made in more modern fabrics.  Each apron sells for $27.95 plus shipping.    These would make really nice gifts for Mother’s [...]

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What's Better Than Battery Operated Candles? – Rechargeable Ones

January 19, 2009 0 comments

Battery operated candles are a hot trend these days.  It started off with just tealights but has now been expanded to include just about every shape and size of candle.  I have even bought myself a few battery operated pillar candles, which are made of wax and scented, at TJ Maxx.  Now I’ve come across an even better idea.  Battery operated candles that are rechargeable!  A company called Smart Candle has manufactured sets of these [...]

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Congrats Peanut Butter and Julie!

January 19, 2009 1 comment

I just want to congratulate Peanut Butter and Julie for winning the cake category of the Ultimate Recipe Showdown that aired on Food Network yesterday. For the competition, Julie made a wonderful Sweet Potato Layer Cake and Double Chocolate Malt Shop Cupcakes. You may have already visited her site thru my list of Top 50 Recipe Blogs.  If you haven’t, hop on over and see what other fabulous recipes she has posted on her blog.  [...]

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