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Things to Do with Ice CreamYou just can't beat ice cream for easy use at a moment's notice. Choose any flavor and dish it up, serve it up and eat it! Top it with any kind of combination you can dream up and dive in eating summer's top comfort food. -
Facts About Herbs and SpicesIn the U.S. Alone, some 200 million pounds of herbs and spices are consumed annually, with black pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, garlic, paprika, chili powder, oregano, celery (seeds and salt), onions and parsley heading the list. -
Limerick ContestA limerick for Saint Patrick's Day
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Sledding in Glendive, MontanaSledding at Whipkey Park in Glendive, Montana.
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Recipes: Afternoon Snack RecipesIf you're a working person there is usually a round robin of days when someone is in charge of bringing something to the workplace for everyone else to eat and enjoy. -
Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Other FoodsUsing your slow cooker or crockpot to make delicious food for parties. Just have your friends each bring a slow cooker with a different dish! -
Champagne Taste on a Beer BudgetMaking practical, mundane look and sound important. -
Pan Rolls-Homemade or Home BakedIf you close your eyes and think about homemade bread or rolls, you're sure you can smell them. For many of us it involves memories of mom or grandma buttering rolls hot from the oven -
The Magic of the Mexican DietThe taco is considered to be the sandwich of Mexico...just as anything placed between two slices of bread here is considered a sandwich. -
Regional Cooking: Recipes for North Eastern Puddings & DessertsFrom New England, where winters are bone-chilling cold, come thick and tasty puddings and desserts that stick to the ribs and warm the heart. -
Salads: Light & Healthy Post-Holiday MealsJanuary starts the resolutions to lose weight, exercise and just plain eat right. We have eaten our way through Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's...... -
Soups Made from What is AvailableWhen my head is in the refrigerator and containers of leftovers are being placed on the counter, my family knows it is soup night. -
Love Cookies for Your Favorite ValentinesHuge, delicious cookies hanging on a ribbon necklace are sold by vendors at festivals in Germany. -
Citrus Fruit RecipesA nice alternative to the over abundance of chocolate during the holidays. -
Healthy Pancake RecipesStart the New Year with a resolve to eat healthier and exercise. Gather up your buddies and be each others support system! -
Thanksgiving from a Child's Point of ViewEvery year our local newspaper "The Ranger Review" runs articles about different aspects of the holidays from a child's point of view. -
An Inspirational Travel ExperienceWhen I looked up the definition of "travel" I was shown the literal translation as in to go from point a to point b; or the term in basketball or to travel throughout. (wikipedia.org) -
Thanksgiving is Coming and (after Much Discussion) This is What We Decided to DoA new twist on an old tradition. -
Writing Articles on Associated ContentI think of myself as everything a woman is. I am a wife, mom, grandma, daughter, sister, niece, aunt,cousin, friend.......etc. Another of the ways I see myself is as a writer. -
Communicating with Your AnimalsObserving how your animals are behaving so you can take appropriate action. -
Dessert Recipes for the Holiday SeasonDessert recipes to be used over the holidays or any time! -
November---National Caramel MonthOne of my quirks is liking trivia, another is liking recipes. When I get the chance to link those two together?---so much the better. -
Thanksgiving is Coming and What Should I Do?How to get your adult children to make the holiday dinner. Drench them in guilt!!! -
Holiday Cake RecipesI find vintage recipes are endlessly fascinating bits of cooking and baking history. -
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Vintage Main Dish Meat RecipesHelping stretch the meat dollars. -
Adding More Greens to Your DietA rainbow way to add the recommended 5 to 9 servings a day! -
Let's Talk About: DessertsIn countless surveys, Apple Pie has been chosen the favorite dessert in the United States. (foodreference.com) -
More Favorite and Vintage Cookie RecipesCookies: The origin of the word: Sugar was added to crackers by the Dutch and they called it 'koekje', meaning little cake. The Dutch took them to America in the 18th century and the word became 'cookie.' -
My Favorite Vintage Pie RecipesNever be intimidated by the prospect of making a pie. Just tell yourself "I can do this." -
I Need to Make a Pie.....But How Do Make the Crust?What to do when the urge to splurge on making your own pie overtakes you. -
It's Time to Bake a Cake and I Don't Know What to Do!If you're just learning to bake these hints could make the difference between doing a great job or making a mistake. -
A Loaf of Bread, a Bottle of Wine................And Y-O-U"Good bread is the most fundamentally satisfying of all foods; and good bread with fresh butter, the greatest of feasts." James Beard (1903-1985) (foodreference.com) -
How the Salad Came to BeDuring the 1930s, almost 1/3 of the recipes for salads in the average cookbook were for gelatin or Jell-O salads!(foodreference.com) -
The Macaroni FamilyThe first commercial pasta plant in the U.S. was founded in Brooklyn, New York in 1848 by a Frenchman! (foodreference.com) -
How to Know If Fish is Fine Fare for Fish Eating Fridays"According to the statistics, a man eats a prune every twenty seconds. I don't know who this fellow is, but I know where to find him." Morey Amsterdam, actor, writer, comedian (1908-1966) (foodreference.com) -
Roasting and Stuffing a ChickenTo improve the flavor of poultry, rub the fowl inside and out with salt before roasting. (foodreference.com) -
Healthy Recipes for Acorn SquashThis acorn-shaped squash is one of the most widely available among the small winter squash. It measures about 6 inches around and weighs 1 to 2 pounds. (foodreference.com) -
Five (5) Ways to Stay Alert During Long Road TripsLong trips need not be boring. Following these tips will help you pass the time as the mile posts go past. -
THE Best City in the MidwestWhen I was growing up we couldn't wait until we could go to Minneapolis/St. Paul. My dad was born in Minnesota and I have always felt like I have "dual citizenship" of both Montana and Minnesota. -
Vintage "Speedy" Dessert RecipesThe word comes from the French language as dessert and this from Old French desservir, "to clear the table" and "to serve." (wikipedia.org) -
"Shortcut" Recipes for Main DishesRecipes from a bygone era. -
What You Will Need to Keep Your Pantry Stocked for Christmas TreatsGifts from your kitchen are a wonderful way to say "I Care About You."
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Late Night SnacksThe term snack refers to a food item consumed between meals purely for the enjoyment of its taste. (wikipedia.org) -
My Favorite Yeast BreadsSeven recipes for the staple of everyone's diet. Whether you're making a sandwich or serving rolls with supper you deserve bread with flavor! -
Wooden Crafts for ChristmasWhen I was looking for what angle I needed to write about how to make wooden items I found myself drawn to websites which feature kits. I like the idea of purchasing a kit. All the wood is pre-measured and pre-cut.
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Poetry for ChildrenWe all love poetry, in one form or another. These poems are from a collection I have gathered over many years. -
Healthy Autumn Stew RecipesA stew is a combination of solid food ingredients that have been cooked in liquid and served in the resultant gravy. (www.wikipedia.org) -
My Favorite Vintage RecipesVintage: (noun) a group of people or things which share certain characteristics. -
How to Stay Active During the Winter MonthsHaving been born and raised in Montana I'm very well acquainted with winter. Staying active during the long winter season isn't really difficult. -
Healthy Activities for the Thanksgiving WeekendThe only reason I took my drivers test was because my younger brother was getting his drivers license and I was not going to let him get his before I got mine, gosh darnit! -
Recipes from FranceFrance is said to be one of the loveliest of the European countries. -
Christmas Pudding RecipesWhat a wonderful and delectable way to connect with our British ancestors. -
Christmas Cake RecipesA perfect batter will make a perfect cake only when it is baked correctly. -
Sugar Cookie Recipes for the HolidaysWhen it comes to which of my recipes are my favorite, I would have to say, "They all are!" -
Favorite Fruitcake RecipesWe all know the story. There is really only one fruitcake in existence and it just keeps getting sent around and around the world from person to person. -
How Labor Intensive is it to Make Your Own Catsup (Ketchup?)Last Friday I bought 43 pounds of gorgeous tomatoes from a local gardener. My intent was to be really scientific and find out how many pints of ketchup would I get from that amount of tomatoes. -
My Favorite Things to Feed Hungry HuntersThe hunters are arriving in droves and it is time to gear up for long days spent outdoors in the fresh air. Fresh air always equals hungry people. -
Top 10 Pop Christmas SongsI had to ask my favorite expert on songs to give me her list. I knew she would know what to write, and I wasn't disappointed. -
Gift Baskets for TeensIt seems the more technology is involved in our lives, the harder it becomes to purchase a gift or gift that will truly be appreciated by the younger generation.
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Favorite Holiday Candy Recipes (Christmas Candy Recipes)I wish I could just say that my favorite holiday candies are Hershey's Kisses, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups or Milky Way bars, but somehow I think I couldn't get away with that. -
Holiday Gift Giving and Shipping TipsThrough the years I have gotten less and less stressed out because I have made myself understand that it doesn't matter what I do or don't do. -
Fudge Recipes for the Holiday SeasonWhen you hear someone speak loooonnngly of "the great fudge that mom used to make," you may be sure that mom had a good recipe and a touch for making classic fudge. -
Christmas Cards with a Western FlairIf you are needing holiday cards with a western theme, look at the following websites.
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My Favorite Pumpkin RecipesHalloween and Thanksgiving are the best opportunity to share a bounty of pumpkin-based treats. From bread to cupcakes to pudding, here are one chef's favorites. -
How to Choose a Turkey"According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, more than 45 million turkeys are cooked and eaten at Thanksgiving. That is one-sixth of all turkeys sold in the U.S. each year." (infoplease.com)
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How to Make EggnogIt seems there are many ways to make this traditional holiday drink. -
Holiday Dip RecipesWhen food is mentioned, especially free food, people show up in droves. The party can get especially interesting when people are asked to just bring "whatever they want" and then see what happens. -
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Cookies for the HolidaysWhen it comes to finding recipes for special occasions the fun part is trying to decide what people have or don't have. Giving you the best the internet has to offer is one way of giving you a present. -
Holiday Side DishesIf you don't feel like cooking, ask for help. Have everyone bring a dish or, dare I say it?, go out for your holiday dinner and let someone else clean up the mess. Just be sure to leave them a big tip. -
More Helpful HintsHelpful hints to help you around the house. -
Popcorn Ball Recipes for ChristmasOne of the fun parts of the holiday season which (witch?) really starts with Halloween is that from the last day in October to the first day in January we are constantly trying to figure out.......what should we do now? -
Artificial Sweeteners, a ComparisonThe artificial reference chart is a federal guideline for diabetics and should probably be read by or handed out to every diabetic. According to diabetes.about.com Americans ingest an average of 20 teaspoons of sugar a day. -
Making Basic Tomato SauceI have found, when I come up against a dilemma, I should just go where "the music takes me." In other words, don't fret and worry about what to make...just go where the path leads me. -
Thanksgiving Beef RecipesBeef Trivia from foodreference.com: More beef is consumed on Memorial Day than any other day, with July 4th and Labor Day tieing for 2nd place. -
Wild Game RecipesDid you know: Wild game has a fat content of 10%, even farm-raised, compared to well-marbled beef; which has as much as 40%. (foodreference.com) -
Thanksgiving Appetizer RecipesDid you know: Very often we think it is the turkey making us sleepy after eating a huge meal. However, it is really the combination of carbs that makes us sleepy, not just the turkey. -
Thanksgiving Dinner PrayersSaint Peter: "Your majesty? It's Kris again. She has another request!" God: "Oh, no. I don't have time for her now. Play some of that elevator music for her, maybe she'll hang up." Little does He know, I never hang up. -
Thanksgiving Dessert RecipesDid you know: Thanksgiving was proclaimed a national holiday in 1863 by Abraham Lincoln. (foodreference.com) -
Thanksgiving Dinner RecipesIf you want to know fun facts and the interesting history of Thanksgiving just log on to www.history.com/thanksgiving. -
A Variety of Honey RecipesIf you're wondering why would someone have so many honey recipes; the answer is "I don't know." I only know that collecting recipes and writing them runs around in my genetic code. -
Honey Recipes--Number ThreeBaked goods baked with honey brown easily, so bee wise, lower the oven temperature by 25 degrees. -
Honey Recipes-TwoBaked goods made with honey are more moist than those made with sugar and they keep better. Honey requires no digestion. It quickly enters the bloodstream. -
Honey Recipes--September is National Honey Month--foodreference.ComDo you know that babies less than 1 year old are NOT supposed to have honey. There is a risk of botulism and babies don't have a defense against it. NEVER give a baby honey. -
Chicken RecipesMore than half of all chicken entrees ordered in restaurants are for fried chicken. (foodreference.com) -
Healthy Fall Soup RecipesPutting a soup recipe together is as easy as looking in your cupboard and refrigerator and tossing ingredients together in a pot. -
Healthy Fall Chili RecipesFood Trivia: Chili is the official dish of Texas which also has two official chile peppers the jalapeno and chiltepin. (foodreference.com) -
Mid-European FoodsLush wooded mountains cover a third of the land. Rich fields are heavy with potatoes, sugar beets, wheat, rye...which, of course, reminds me of Montana. -
Make it Yourself: Nut Butters, Jams and JelliesIt's difficult to think anything but pleasant thoughts while eating homemade food. (paraphrase of a quote by Lewis Grizzard. Quotegarden.com) -
Chinese CuisineThe Chinese cook their food with a variety of spices. Szechuan cooking is hot and spicy, while Cantonese cooking uses a lot of fresh ingredients and is not so hot. (Just the way, uh huh, uh huh, I like it). -
Homemade CookiesA cookie is homemade whether it is from scratch or helped along with a mix. -
British Isles RecipesAmerican-style iced tea is the perfect drink for a hot, sunny day. It's never really caught on in the UK, probably because the last time we had a hot, sunny day was back in 1957.--Tom Holt--basicjokes.com -
Healthy Fall Muffin and BreadsEat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper. Adelle Davis (1904 - 1974) www.quotationspage.com -
Healthy and Hearty Fall Dinner RecipesThe most remarkable thing about my mother is that for thirty years she served the family nothing but leftovers. The original meal has never been found. Calvin Trillin (1935 - ) www.quotationspage.com -
Make it Yourself: Different SyrupsIf you look at a store purchased bottle or can of syrup (overpriced) one of the ingredients listed first is corn syrup. -
Make Your Own: Pudding MixTo know that you can actually put your own mixes together somehow gives a feeling of contentment. You're feeding your family, saving money and you know what you're feeding your family. -
Homemade Cookie MixesSo far, I have not saved any money by doing my own canning. I have had to purchase jars and various other items, however, the satisfaction of knowing what is in our food is priceless. -
Make it Yourself Mixes"Food is our common ground, a universal experience." --James Beard -
Top 5 Sports MoviesAsking me to write an article about the top 5 sports films is like asking John Wayne to show us how to bake a cake. -
Apple Recipes for the Fall SeasonAccording to www.bestapples.com we should promote healthy living by eating apples every day. -
Top 5 DVD's to Watch While TravellingThe rise of technology in our lives is truly amazing. My childhood years were spent listening to the radio (for free) and watching 2 channels on television (for free). -
Top 10 Road Trip SongsSongs that keep you bee-bopping long after the car is shut off. -
Salsas and RelishesWhen gardens start overflowing with veggies it's time to come up with ways of preserving what you have been nurturing all summer. -
More Yeast Bread RecipesOnce you start kneading your own bread and seeing the process from start to finish you're hooked. -
Yeast Breads, Rolls, PastriesI used to have a bread machine and gave it away because I felt too detached from the hands on process of going from just flour and a few ingredients to something that fills us up and says "I love you" at the same time. -
A Potpourri of Homemade GoodnessIf you want to make your own catsup without growing your own tomatoes then reducing them by cooking, there is another recipe for homemade catsup that can be used. -
Savory Salt Substitutes and Other Fine FlavorsThis is very similar to "Mrs. Dash." -
Make Your Own ButterWould you like to make your own butter and buttermilk? Have the fun of making it yourself and seeing the look on your child's face when they see the cream magically turn into butter. -
Homemade Dressings and SaucesI like the idea of making sauces and dressings from scratch because they aren't that difficult to make, the ingredients are easily available and the cost savings can be dramatic. -
A Handy Guide to SpicesInformation on spices. A guide on how to use them.
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Top 5 Brands of Organic CandySeveral websites give us great information on what they offer. -
Gluten Free Halloween Treat RecipesResearching gluten free recipes has proven to be a fun activity for me. I've always been interested in "other" ways of cooking than just the basics. -
Huckleberry RecipesA huckleberry is defined as: any of a genus of plants of the heath family, having dark blue berries with ten large seeds. The fruit of these shrubs. -
Candy Recipes for HalloweenTaking the time to make candy pays big dividends with those who eat it. -
Pumpkin Recipes for HalloweenAnother squash that is truly versatile. I subtitled "tricking children" as this article because that is what I had to do in order to get my children to eat what they normally wouldn't. -
More Zucchini RecipesThe many ways the overflow of zucchini can be used. -
How to Make Your Own Snack Cake MixHaving a recipe for snack type cake mix re-sparked my intense interest in "do it yourself" mix making. I had already made my son's baby formula so I knew money could be saved. -
Quick Breads and MuffinsQuick bread and muffin recipes are easily interchangeable. -
Healthy Back to School Breakfast IdeasTrying to get kids eat breakfast can be a challenge when tummies don't want food and the menu needs to feed everyone. -
Six Vegetarian Halloween RecipesSix great vegetarian recipes for this Halloween. -
Halloween Dinner RecipesWhether you're feeding your family or feeding a whole crowd; it pays to be prepared with something everyone likes. -
Crochet Ideas for Leftover YarnFall is the time of year when crafters start looking at what is stashed away, whether it's yarns or fabrics and deciding that something needs to be done before the house is overrun. -
Favorite Pizza RecipeWhen it comes to dreaming up a new pizza recipe it all comes down to what, where, when, how, why and for whom? -
Great Craft Ideas for Halloween--Making Chalk and Recycling CrayonsWhen my youngest daughter was in fourth grade a pizza party was mentioned as a reason for their Halloween party. The problem arose when the class needed to find a way to pay for it. -
A Guide to Helpful HintsDid you know?
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Halloween Party RecipesIf door to door trick or treating isn't possible, or the weather isn't cooperating, the next best thing is to host a house party or even a party at a local youth center. -
Healthy Trail Mix or GranolaThere are those times when everything is happening at once and you find yourself eating on the run. -
Non-Alcoholic Drinks for Labor DayA long week-end should mean that you are making the choice to have fun in a non-alcoholic way -
Healthy Back to School Lunch IdeasSuggested menus for brown bag lunches. -
Labor Day Dinner RecipesWith Labor Day weekend approaching most people tend to think of having hamburgers or hot dogs which have been grilled. However, it's probable that the weather will become something other than sun and really put a damper on any outside activities. -
Labor Day Safety, Labor Day Health TipsBecause people are fun loving they often forget just how careful they have to be.
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Employee Health and Wellness TipsA fact that all of us know is that many times employers and employees clash over how things should be run. Employers usually find out, in a hurry that being in a management position is not fun.
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Labor Day Dessert RecipesThese recipes use cream in one form or another.
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Labor Day Barbecue RecipesA fun labor day party idea is having "theme" dinners; maybe Hawaiian, Southwestern, or Mediterranean style.
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Low Calorie BBQ AlternativesShish Kebob means skewered pieces of meat.
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Healthy Labor Day DessertsFructose and corn syrup make baked goods "soft" in other words, cookies or brownies will have a softer texture than those baked with sugar as the sweet ingredient. Fructose, honey and corn syrup are also metabolized by the body differently than sugar is.
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Freezing or Canning Fresh Vegetables and FruitsGetting the most out of your garden or orchard and saving money by growing your own and storing your own.
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Labor Day Appetizer RecipesDiscovering that a meal doesn't have to be heavy.
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Easy Back to School Snack IdeasChildren need easy snacks which keep them going.
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Shrimp Salad RecipesI sometimes follow along with what is written down but then there are those times when I just need to digress and go another path foodwise.
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Beef Bourguignon RecipeBoeuf Bourguignon (or in english is just a basic beef vegetable stew.)
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Recipe for Zucchini RelishIf there would be one vegetable that most gardens seem to produce the most of it would be zucchini.
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Recipe for Spanish RiceThis time of year we need to find ways of using up the fresh veggies that our gardens are producing. One of those ways is to use tomatoes, green pepper and onions in spanish rice.
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Recipe for Ratatouille (Vegetable Stew)Beg garden growers for their garden veggies. This uses a bunch of vegetables and you can freeze the leftovers!
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Dill Pickle RecipesUsing up the abundance of garden goodness.
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Healthy Recipes for Labor DayHow to have fun over the Labor Day week-end and not bust your diet.
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Camping it Up in Yellowstone River Countryfishing, camping, montana, glendive, intake, yellowstone river,
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Zucchini RecipesIn honor of this veggie/fruit I have come up with several recipes for using this. As always read recipes thoroughly before starting.
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Perennial Gardens for Summer and FallPlanting perennials means careful planning on what will survive not only weather but wild animals. -
Vegetarian Recipes for Your Labor Day DoingsRecipes to make your labor day less labor intensive.
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Living in Glendive, Montana: What You Always Wanted to KnowMontana rural life is discussed.
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How to Make Sure Your Children Won't Trade Their Brown Bag LunchThe point is to get the child to like what they're eating and giving them the choice of what to have.