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Cook Up Comfort Food with Mom’s Meatloaf Recipe

Jul 132013

I don’t recall us eating much meatloaf when I was a kid. I’m sure we did because it’s, you know, meatloaf. An absolutely classic comfort food. It’s a dish that when combined with mashed potatoes and gravy is called the “all-American meal” – despite the fact that a version was found in a Roman cookbook in the 5th century!

Meatloaf isn’t something I make regularly. In fact, I can only recall a couple of times previously that I’ve cooked it. It’s one of those dishes that have a lot of variables: will it stay together, will it be tough, will it be dry, etc. But hubby loves meatloaf so when I saw this recipe for Mom’s Meatloaf in the new Garfield… Recipes with Cattitude! cookbook from Gooseberry Patch I knew I wanted to give it a try.

Mom's Meatloaf Recipe from the Gooseberry Patch cookbook "Garfield... Recipes with Cattitude!"

Christmas Candy Munch Mix Recipe #CIJ13

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Jul 132013

Sweet and salty is such a yummy pairing and I love to combine the tastes in different munch recipes. You’ll find similar concoctions available from retailers, especially around the holidays. Different mixes of popcorn, pretzels, chocolate, candies, sprinkles, and more.

Here’s a quick and easy Christmas munch recipe for you. It makes a great gift for foodie friends, or you could pair it with a DVD and some hot chocolate mix and give the gift of a family movie night. It stores well, so often I’ll make a batch and fill bags with individual portions. I fancy them up with a bit of ribbon, fill a basket, and have people grab a snack when they come to visit (and another to take home with them when they go).

Christmas Candy Munch Mix Recipe

Weekly Entertainment Updates: New Trailers, Posters & More

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Jul 112013

This week’s entertainment roundup brings you some new teaser trailers and posters, and gives us our first look at Disney’s upcoming Saving Mr. Banks. Trust me, you’re going to love that one!

Saving Mr. Banks

Entertainment Updates: New Trailer for Disney's Saving Mr. Banks #SavingMrBanks

If you’re a Disney fan, you might want to have a tissue or two handy while you watch this new trailer for Saving Mr. Banks. I found myself tearing up a bit towards the end, which tells me what already was a hunch: this movie is going to be amazing. Saving Mr. Banks is inspired by the true, previously untold story of the extraordinary lengths to which Walt Disney (played by Tom Hanks) went in order to bring P. L. Travers’ (played by Emma Thompson) story of Mary Poppins to the big screen. Continue reading »

Easy Chocolate-Toffee Fudge Recipe

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Jul 112013

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of International Delight. The opinions and text are all mine.

I’ve always enjoyed experimenting in the kitchen. There used to be a TV show that was called something like “Just Like Mom” where kids would “cook” by making up recipes the way they thought they should be. It was a funny show – ketchup was used in cookies more often than you would think.

In middle school I started experimenting with both different flavor profiles as well as ingredient substitution. One of my first attempts at creating something different was with fruit muffins. I tried different juices in place of the other liquids in muffin mixes to see if I could amp up the flavor. For example, cranberry and blueberry muffins had cranberry juice mixed in. From there I learned that flavored liquids could really change the overall taste of whatever I was making.

Chocolate-Toffee Fudge Recipe with International Delight Heath Creamer #whatsyourid Continue reading »

5 Tips for Decorating a Toddler’s Bedroom

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Jul 092013

Thank you to Personalized Gifts for providing personalized items that inspired me to create these tips for decorating a toddler’s bedroom.

Recently we took Bubbles to a local carnival that was in town for the weekend. The rides were all a bit old for her but we did let her play one of the kiddie games, the kind that you play until you win. As her prize, she selected a princess poster for her room.

Honestly, I didn’t think we’d get to the poster-decorating stage for a few more years. But it did make me realize that maybe it was time for Bubbles’ room to get a mini-makeover. We’re taking down a few of the things that were a little more appropriate for a baby and adding a few elements more appropriate for a toddler. As we’ve started going through the process, I’ve discovered some tips for a successful mini-makeover that I wanted to share.

5 Tips for Decorating a Toddler's Bedroom

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