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Halloween Peanut Butter Eyeballs (AKA Peanut Butter Balls)

Halloween Peanut Butter Eyeballs (AKA Peanut Butter Balls)

These Halloween themed peanut butter balls that look like eyeballs are sure to be a great treat for your kids! It’s easy to get them involved in the kitchen while making them too! My son loves being my “sous chef” and these Halloween treats proved to be a great opportunity for him to help me out in the kitchen.  He… Read More

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How to Dispose of Vegetable Oil After Frying

How to Dispose of Vegetable Oil After Frying

Do you know how to properly dispose of vegetable oil after frying? I used to be scared to death to fry food. Which is sad because no KY girl should be afraid to fry food. It wasn’t because I thought the frying was difficult, though. The truth is, I had no idea how to dispose of the oil after I… Read More

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A Look Inside Painting a Bedroom with Plaster Walls

A Look Inside Painting a Bedroom with Plaster Walls

A look into painting the plaster walls inside my 1890 Victorian!  I thought I’d get a little more personal with you, and show you some of the DIY stuff we are working on.  Before we had our roof and box gutters fixed, we had some serious leaks. So, needless to say, some of our plaster we had fixed prior to… Read More

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Home Bar Essentials Equipment

Home Bar Essentials Equipment

This article will help you set up your own home bar by detailing the home bar essentials equipment you will need! Start entertaining and become your own mixology host or hostess! When we went on our Disney cruise, we took a mixology class, and I was HOOKED! It is just so much fun to make your own drinks! It also… Read More

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How to Perfectly Roast Asparagus

How to Perfectly Roast Asparagus

This post will teach you how to properly roast fresh asparagus for the best, delicious side dish! Growing up in Eastern Kentucky, we always had a big garden. Fresh vegetables were always abundant. We have enough corn stalks to play hide and seek in, a strawberry patch that anyone would be jealous of, and tomatoes that make the best fried… Read More

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How (and Why) to Make an Egg Wash

How (and Why) to Make an Egg Wash

What does an egg wash do and why do you need to use it? An egg wash is simply an egg that is mixed with a little liquid to be brushed onto various pastries. You can use the egg wash to seal edges (like when making won-tons), add shine, or brown up your baked goods.  Do you ever see those… Read More

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Cooking Tips for Making the Perfect Pancakes

Cooking Tips for Making the Perfect Pancakes

I had trouble with pancakes for years. And I would get SO irritated because I kept thinking these should be easy. I could whip up gourmet-like meals, but couldn’t make a pancake! Finally, I perfected them! It just takes a few tips and tricks to make a great pancake. First of all, full disclosure, I usually just use a box… Read More

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Trisha Yearwood’s Instant Pot Lasagna

Trisha Yearwood’s Instant Pot Lasagna

This Trisha Yearwood recipe for lasagna right in the instant pot is our family favorite! It’s so easy, and you will impress your family and friends with this awesome weeknight meal! My son loves lasagna. He started the love affair with lasagna in the middle of a love affair with Garfield… True story. Anyway, wanting to emulate his favorite on-screen… Read More

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How to Make Frozen Cheese Sticks in an Air Fryer

How to Make Frozen Cheese Sticks in an Air Fryer

Wondering how to easily make frozen cheese sticks in an air fryer? It’s so easy and fast! You won’t bother with your regular oven again! While not the healthiest food, cheese sticks are a favorite of my son! He loves ordering them at restaurants. Sometimes, though, I like to make them for him at home as part of lunch or for… Read More

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How to Toast Hamburger Buns Like a Restaurant

How to Toast Hamburger Buns Like a Restaurant

Do you ever wonder how to toast a bun like a restaurant? It’s super easy to do, and this article will show you how! As I write this, most of the United States is in quarantine… I hope this will soon be a faded memory. However, cooking is now a very important skill. I know many people are missing restaurants,… Read More

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