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2017 Wedding Food Trends We’re Craving

No bride wants her wedding to be known for cold, yucky and stereotypical “wedding food.” So we’re here to help you out. Check out these mouth-watering wedding food trends that we’re positive your guests will rave about for years to...

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Refreshing Summertime Cocktails for Your Next Happy Hour

It's cocktail time! I seem to say that a lot in my house during the summer. Whether it's alcoholic or non-alcoholic, it's nice to sit outside, catch up with my husband or neighbors and enjoy a refreshing drink. Here are...

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15 Easy Dinner Recipes to Make with Rotisserie Chicken

We know how difficult it can be to make weeknight meals, so just swing by your local grocery store and pick up a ready-made rotisserie chicken. Then make one of these insanely easy and delicious (and family approved) rotisserie chicken...

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Pinterest Pass or Fail: Chocolate Graduation Cap Pops

It's graduation season! It seems every weekend we see a party happening. We came across these adorable Chocolate Graduation Cap Pops and knew they'd be our latest Pinterest Pass or Fail. How adorable would they be at a graduation party?...

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The Origins of the Donut

Donuts have always been popular, but it seems that in the last decade or so the demand has exploded.  Local gourmet donut shops such as Voodoo Donuts in Portland, Oregon have turned the donut scene into a foodie wonderland. Donuts...

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20 Delectable Donut Recipes

Dough-not get me started on how much we love donuts. Really, we do-nut know how to say no to these moist, crumbly, glazed, jelly-filled, powdery, soft and springy desserts. Here are some great recipes to make yourself donuts whenever you’re...

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Tips for Canning Your Favorite Foods

Spring and summer bring a bounty of garden produce that we want to enjoy all year long. The following methods and tips will help you preserve your favorite foods! Water Bath Canning This method is quicker and uses a lower...

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16 Oh-So-Lovely Macaroon Recipes

Not to be confused with a Macaron (completely different delicious dessert) - Macaroons are a bite-sized treat for all coconut lovers out there. From traditional to new and exciting flavors, we’re going nutty for all types of these coconut cookies!...

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Kicked-Up Burgers for Your Next BBQ

What's better than a nice and juicy hamburger? The more napkins the better in my book! It's a must serve at cookouts nationwide. And to think a burger is so simple - ground meat, formed into a patty and cooked...

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Why Memorial Day is Memorable

Memorial Day celebrations date back two centuries to May 30th, 1868. During that first celebration, known as National Decoration Day, 5,000 participants helped decorate the graves of the more than 20,000 soldiers buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Former Union General...

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13 Yummy Ways to Dress Up Zoodles

Low carb, quick to make and even easier to eat - zucchini noodles (aka zoodles) are what your weekly rotation is missing. All you need is a spiralizer and you’re good to go! Which recipe will you try first?Click Here...

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Gadgets to Make Grilling Fun & Easy

If we had these fun gadgets, we'd be outside grilling every day!Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you click a link and purchase something that we have recommended. While clicking these...

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7 Grilling Essentials Every Grill Master Needs

We're assuming you've already found a favorite grill, so here are essential tools that'll get you fired up for grilling season.Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you click a link and...

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Not All Potatoes Are Created Equal

Have you ever found yourself staring a pile of potatoes and wondering what type of to use for roasting, mashing, baking, soups, etc.? Not surprising considering there are over 4,000 varieties of native potatoes (mostly found in the Andes) and...

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A Flavorful Menu for Your Memorial Day Cookout

We're gearing up for Memorial Day weekend in my house. While we remember those who served in the armed forces and died for our freedoms, it's also a time to enjoy friends and family and unofficially kick off summer.I've got...

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The History Behind Everyone’s BBQ Favorite – The Hamburger

This time of year hamburgers are the ultimate food, pretty much the only food one would need to have a successful summer. There is nothing like biting into a hot, juicy burger straight off the sizzling grill, sandwiched between a...

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17 Memorable Memorial Day Desserts

In charge of dessert for this year’s Memorial Day picnic? Here are 17 summer desserts that are sure to be remembered and re-made all summer long! Click Here for Recipe: BBQ Cupcakes with Grilled Hot Dogs “These adorable BBQ Cupcakes...

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Pinterest Pass or Fail: Red, White & Blue Ice Cubes

With Memorial Day and Fourth of July cookouts this summer, we saw these Red, White & Blue Jell-O Ice Cubes and thought they'd be fun for cocktails. We set off to recreate them in the Test Kitchen.What We DidWe used...

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Refreshing Lemonade Recipes to Try This Summer

Nothing says warmer weather than a nice tall glass of lemonade. We've found simple lemonade recipes worthy of sippin' on this summer.1. Fresh Squeezed Lemonade Recipe2. Strawberry Lemonade Secret Recipe3. Bangin' Blueberry Lemonade4. Raspberry Peach Lemonade5. Homemade Honey Lemonade with...