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A little pantry cooking

My kids say this is example of me making up words and phrases, but I think I heard this one somewhere before. And not just in my head. I am doing a little pantry cooking. I stock up on so much food sometimes, I forget what is in the freezer and pantry. So I am trying to use what we already for meals. This means getting a little creative and looking for ideas. So right now my focus is elbow macaroni. I...

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I really like slow cookers

While flipping channels this morning I somehow managed to stop on HSN. They were doing a show on slow cookers. I am already a fan of slow cookers. Just yesterday I used ours to make chicken soft tacos. It is was so easy. Frozen, skinless and boneless chicken breasts and taco mix. My kids love it!  Well, the one they were showing on HSN was not just a regular slow cooker, but a really nice one that...

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Mixing it up this year for Thanksgiving

Ok, I am not completely done with my meal shopping yet. I know, I know. My dad actually picked up everything that my grandmother is cooking days ago. I am so last minute. But I do have part of a plan.  For Thanksgiving we usually eat at my in laws and I cook a little something. Some ham, dressing, mac and cheese, sweet potatoes, corn, sweet potato pie and chocolate cake.  This year I am making: Spiral...

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I actually had fun

Well yesterday was the big reveal of the Cookie Challenge and I honestly had fun. I did not think I could do it! Thank you for all the nice comments that everyone has left me. For those of you who have stopped by via Southern Plate thank you I hope if you have not had the chance to visit Southern Plate you take a sec and visit. There are some great recipes over there. I may just be making some more...

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So, was I able to make the cookies?

I will be adding the pictures later on today. I want you guys to see the video I was able to make with my Flip camcorder. Be sure to leave a comment and let me know what you think. Try not to be too hard on...