Turn Leftovers into a Hearty Soup: Delicious Recipe for Minimizing Waste
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Turn Leftovers into a Hearty Soup: Delicious Recipe for Minimizing Waste

Bymiranda

Recently, Daniel tried cooking a pork roast for Christmas eve dinner, complete with even making the glaze himself as well. That also meant we had a BUNCH of ham leftover when it was all said and done. And I used as much of it as I could, carefully slicing as much as I could off…

Celebrate the Season: Discover Timeless Christmas Traditions
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Celebrate the Season: Discover Timeless Christmas Traditions

Bymiranda

Every family has some traditions, even if they don’t realize it. And even the tiniest things can be considered traditions. Being married to Daniel epically, and looking at how he sees Christmas, it has really helped me go from enjoying the present and gift giving part, to like really savoring that extra time we all…

Dry Rubs vs. Marinades: Which is Best for Flavor?
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Dry Rubs vs. Marinades: Which is Best for Flavor?

Bymiranda

Recently, my husband has been doing much more of the cooking lately. That is, until he got a side job. Which. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not complaining by any means. But I’ve noticed something. The last few meals he’s made he’s marinaded the meat. We had Carne Asada tacos one night, and shrimp Tacos…

How to Freeze Potatoes: A Step-by-Step Guide to Preserving Freshness
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How to Freeze Potatoes: A Step-by-Step Guide to Preserving Freshness

Bymiranda

How many times have you purchased a 5 or 10lb. back of potatoes, only to not use them nearly as fast as you thought you would. Me? Far too many times to count. But recently, I learned a few tricks that will help me use them up quicker. I can freeze them very easily! It…

Discover the Art of Wax Melts: A Beginner’s Guide to Creating Fragrant Home Ambiance
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Discover the Art of Wax Melts: A Beginner’s Guide to Creating Fragrant Home Ambiance

Bymiranda

One of my very first posts was about making Candles. And I still do make candles, but when I make candles, I like them to have interesting vessels. Like a teacup for example. So For those I typically go to the thrift store, which I haven’t been to as of lately. So what’s a gal…