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My mom adds pomegranate seeds and not only does it look wonderful, but the little pops of flavor and crunch are really nice with the simple cabbage slaw!


Coleslaw's Surprising (and Best) Ingredient
9/9/12 8:44 PM

Working Girl, Sat Night Fever, Princess Bride, Breakfast Club.

Yes, child of the 80's.


Get Well Soon: What's Your Go To Movie
When You are Feeling Sick?

9/4/12 9:39 PM

At our house we do a little something that we have named 'kitty dream'....i dunno, that's what the kids called it a few years ago and it stuck!
Blend equal parts
- whipped cream OR Cool Whip
- frozen crushed raspberries
- raspberry jell-o (scraped out of the mold with a fork)

Can't go wrong


Lime Jell-O Salad Recipe for Grown-Ups! Fresh Lime & Pineapple Fluff Recipes from The Kitchn
8/3/12 9:36 PM

Love all these thoughts and ideas! Having a 9 year old who just made that
declaration after being in the car for 5 mins perhaps I will have to put some of these ideas to use!!


A Cure for "I'm Bored"Shaydes of Life
7/6/12 5:57 PM

I agree with the nuts...buy an assortment and keep them in the freezer, keeps them nice and fresh. Some good cured meats, they should last you a good while in the fridge also the dried fruits always goes well. Things that you can always have on hand and not worry too much about them going bad. That way all you would have to do is just pick up some good cheese if you want to. A safe all around crowd pleaser is a good aged cheddar!


Help Me Stock My Fridge and Pantry for a "Courting" Kitchen Good Questions
7/5/12 2:41 PM

My first thought was bright yellow as well....But I also like the idea of high gloss black (or navy). Personally turquoise - any shade - is my favorite color and always makes me happy, so I would consider that as well! Just remember, IT'S ONLY PAINT!! you can do it over 10 times! :)


What Color To Paint Legs on Hollywood Regency Chairs? Good Questions
7/5/12 1:39 PM

I too love the watermelon salad with feta and basil, but I also add tomatoes and mint. Reeeally good!!


The Best Healthy Snack for Hot Days
6/28/12 7:04 PM

pompom trim around the edge!! Love this


Make a Stunning Garland...Out of Dixie Cups!
Hey Gorgeous

6/19/12 9:25 PM

one of my guilty pleasures for a long time (since my dad first made it for me as a kid) is an aged cheddar on buttered toast with berry jam. Any will do, but my faves are sour cherry if i can find it or a good raspberry!!


Inspired Cheese Pairings From New York's Casellula Cheese and Wine CafeThe Cheesemonger
5/30/12 9:50 PM

I second the fresh herbs and the garlic. I almost always have parsley, rosemary, basil and thyme. I wanted to add some good stock the the list! Whenever I see it go on sale I will grab a few for the pantry. Let's be honest...we're not always making our own as much as we'd like to. Good to have on hand for a quick soup, gravy or sauce!


10 Low-Budget Pantry Items Everyone Should Have
5/14/12 10:03 PM

Our kids actually like goat cheese and asparagus! I will definitely be trying this very soon!!


Recipe: Goat Cheese and Chive Gnocchi with Asparagus
5/8/12 9:18 PM

Just made these to take as a hostess gift along with some roquefort for a friend who is a lover of a good stinky cheese. I thought it was worth noting that the 'batter' as it is referred to in the recipe is much more of a dry and crumbly mixture. It can be formed into shape for the cookies though.


Recipe: Savory Oatmeal Cookies
5/5/12 11:17 AM