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Freezer Cooking Galore
Freezer cooking is an outlet for me. I have a wee bit of an obsession stocking my freezer with staples and yummies for the weeks to come. Normally I carve out about an hour each weekend to prep for...
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March Reading List
Since I have started teaching high school full time, I’ve had less time to read; imagine that! However I have enjoyed reading Crystal Paynes’s Say Goodbye to Survival Mode and Karen Kingsbury’s...
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Weekly Menu
Have you ever been stung by a wasp when you put on your pants? I can now say I have. Ouch!!! A wasp was trapped in my pant leg while I slipped them on for church. I thought I had a piece of glass in my...
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Food Storage Kitchen Tip
How do you store your leftovers? Because I do not like storing warm leftovers in plastic, I’ve found mason jars to be a fantastic way to store and reheat leftovers in the microwave. And did you know...
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Easter Tradition: Jelly Bean Prayer
How can we help kids remember Christ along with the eggs, candy and Easter Bunny? Nine years ago we started this tradition creating jellybean prayer eggs with our kids. Over the years of busyness, we...
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Weekly Freezer Cooking Menu
I did so much freezer cooking over Spring Break, I’m taking a break this weekend. My oldest and husband went to Charleston for a couple of days for an eighth grade trip. My three kiddos and I did the...
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Crockpot Philly Chicken (freezer meal)
Have you tried a chicken philly sandwich yet? Better yet, have you tried it from your crock pot? I LOVE easy crock pot meals and this one is no exception. I can make four chicken meals when I make...
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Fruit Salsa and Cinnamon Chips
One of my students said this is the best stuff on the planet, so of course I had to share it with you. We made ten batches of this stuff and there were no leftovers. The cinnamon chips were so amazing...
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Weekly Freezer Cooking Menu
Wow, a jam-packed Easter weekend for us! We planned to eat with friends on Sunday and they had a grease fire and we ended up hosting which was perfect since the weather turned out nice. We started...
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Easy Pound Cake {freezer-friendly}
Pound cake is a family favorite around here. There are two bonus points: the cake is freezer friendly, which is why I always make two. Second, it’s such a versatile cake served with an fresh fruit and...
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Blessing Others With No Boil Manicotti
This past week my husband needed a freezer meal for someone at work. It was easy for me to pick up a tub of cottage cheese and whip up my famous no-boil cheese manicotti in about 5 minutes, because I...
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Weekly Freezer Cooking Menu
It was so nice to have consistent warmer weather this week. All the sunshine gets me excited about summer grilling, which is why I did some bulk chicken marinades. I usually do my three favorite ones,...
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Crock Pot BBQ Meatballs {Freezer Meal}
Who doesn’t love meatballs? When I saw Crystal’s BBQ meatballs I had to give it a try as a busy crock pot meal. And I am glad I did because it saved the day on busy soccer and baseball nights. This...
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Weekly Freezer Cooking Menu
A beautiful week ahead means grilling time. It’s a good thing I stocked our freezer with yummy seasoned burgers and marinated chicken in bulk. I’m so thankful to have the sun shining consistently and...
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Guitless Ranch
If you are wondering why I didn’t post a recipe yesterday, it’s because we are super busy in Foods 1 and Foods 2 class at Owen Foodies. Be sure to visit and see what yummies we are cooking like...
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Weekly Freezer Cooking Menu
What a blessed Mother’s Day weekend! I was able to spend Saturday with my mom shopping without kids. It was glorious without an agenda. I came home to a “shrine” as my kids called it. Tons of cards,...
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Creamy Chicken Marsala Pasta
My Foods 2 class tried out this awesome recipe a few weeks ago when we ran prototypes for our catering business. We decided this was a hit in the classroom and I knew as teacher it would be a...
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Weekly Freezer Cooking Menu
I have a habit of freezer cooking when I am stressed and you wouldn’t believe the amount that I cooked this weekend. It started with black bean intentions and moved into homemade naan for this week’s...
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Chewy Peanut Butter Granola Bars {Microwave Prep}
Oh how I love the ease of a microwave and a one-bowl recipe. This is the easiest granola recipe I’ve tried thus far. I strive for quick, easy and delicious snacks for my four kiddos and this fit all...
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Super Moist Patriotic Coconut Cake
My Daddio’s 70th birthday is this week and got my coconut colors in a row {red, white and blue} and got busy making this super moist cake for about 30 family members. It’s a fantastic way to bake a...
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