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19 Buzzworthy Tequila Recipes

Want to add some zip to your cooking? Try one of these 19 buzzworthy recipes featuring tequila!

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Pinterest Pass or Fail: Zucchini Tacos

Whether it's in bread or muffins, steamed or sauteed, we love zucchini. But as a taco shell? We saw Carine from Sweetashoney's Zucchini Tortilla recipe on Pinterest and thought now that's a new way to cook with zucchini. So, we...

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8 Fun Summer Yard Games

Looking for fun ways to get people outside to enjoy this beautiful summer weather? We have the answers! Check out these 8 summer lawn games that the whole family will love to play! Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links,...

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Your Summer Mixtape

Check out this playlist full of songs that are guaranteed to get you in the mood for sunshine, fruity drinks and relaxing by the pool! Walking On Sunshine - Katrina & the Waves Ob La Di Ob La Da -...

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7 Summer Road Trip Must-Haves

Heading out on the open road for a family vacation? Well, make sure you’re prepared. From snacks to games to car supplies, here’s a list of things you need to make sure you have packed!Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate...

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The Sweet Lowdown on Ice Cream

What’s summer without the tunes of an ice cream truck or a big ice cream cone on a hot day? Ice cream is a treat we’ve all grown up loving, but do you know where it originated?A peek into the...

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Chill Out With Delightful Daiquiri Recipes

A traditional Daiquiri is made from three ingredients - rum, citrus and a sweetener. Originating from Cuba, we have American mining engineer Jenning Cox to thank for this delicious concoction. As the story goes, he was in Cuba during the...

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Flavorful Blueberry Recipes to Brighten Your Day

The markets are bursting with blueberries these days! That makes me very happy because not only are they yummy, they're super healthy. Packed with antioxidants, research shows blueberries can help with anti-aging, controlling blood sugar and in muscle recovery. Use...

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20 Homemade Popsicle Recipes You Need This Summer

Oh my goodness, the amount we love popsicles during the summer is unreal. And these popsicle recipes up our obsession to a whole new level! While some are adult-only, most of these popsicles are perfect for the entire family to...

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How to Get All Your Nutrients From Food

Nutrients are most absorbable from food so it’s important to try and get as many from whole food sources as possible. To get you started, here is a list of essential vitamins, their functions, and where to get them from...

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Origins of Baked Beans

When you think of baked beans, do you think cheap campfire food and memories that will last a lifetime? Or maybe that mom always made them for a cookout? You would probably be surprised to learn that baked beans are...

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Magnificent Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and cheese go together like peanut butter and jelly, salt and pepper, or any other classic combination. It is a staple from your childhood that is unlikely to conjure up images of a classic, old Italian kitchen or the...

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The Story Behind French Fries

Ever wonder why French fries are called French fries if they aren’t even from France? According to the history books, the people of Belgium often ate fish from the river which they sliced and fried. When the cold winter would...

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22 Homemade French Fry Recipes

Forget drive-thrus and restaurants, there’s nothing better than these delicious, homemade french fry recipes that we guarantee your entire family will be begging for more of! Extra Crispy Oven Baked French Fries “Crispy edges, soft centers; extra-crispy French fries baked...

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How to Make the Fluffiest Scrambled Eggs

Scrambled eggs are one of the easiest things to learn in the kitchen, but the hardest to master. Cook them too long and the eggs are dry and tasteless. Don't cook them enough and they're a runny mess. Follow our...

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Fresh Summer Recipes For Your Farmer’s Market Produce

From farmer's markets to local farm stands, right now there is no shortage of fresh produce. Heading to my local market is one of the things I love about summertime cooking - I never know what goodies I'm going to...

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Get Your Drink on With Refreshing Summertime Cocktails

Summertime is cocktail time! It's great to end the day by sipping on a drink and enjoying the outdoors. It'll be even better if you try one of these tasty recipes. Summer Sangria with Watermelon and Pineapple "This easy and...

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If You Like Pina Coladas Then Check out These Recipes

Since now we all have an urge for a pina colada (and can't get that song out of our heads), why just sip on the popular summertime cocktail when you can eat it too!Pina Colada Cupcakes"Everyone was swooning over these...