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COOKING FROM SCRATCH

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MAKE AN EGG ROLL IN A BOWL || QUICK AND EASY

March 30, 2023 Leave a Comment

This egg roll in a bowl features all the classic flavors of an egg roll – cabbage, pork, ginger, and soy sauce – but in a bowl.

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BANG BANG SHRIMP EVERYONE WILL LOVE || SAUCE MADE FROM SCRATCH

March 27, 2023 Leave a Comment

Crispy on the outside, and tender and juicy on the inside shrimp, rolled in a sweet, creamy sauce with a spicy kick.

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MAKE THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING FROM SCRATCH || VERY EASY TO DO

March 20, 2023 Leave a Comment

Make this thousand island dressing in just minutes. It tastes much better than store bought versions, and it’s better for you too.

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GREAT TORTILLAS RECIPE TO MAKE AT HOME

March 16, 2023 Leave a Comment

This tortillas recipe makes tender, flavorful tortillas that are perfect for folding over or wrapping around your favorite ingredients.

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EASY HOMEMADE TACO SEASONING MADE IN YOUR OWN KITCHEN

March 9, 2023 Leave a Comment

Homemade taco seasoning is easy to make and tastes better than store bought. It’s warm, smokey flavor compliments a variety of dishes.

A pot of italian broccoli soup being served with a spoon

ITALIAN BROCCOLI SOUP MADE WITH RICE || SO SIMPLE AND DELICIOUS

March 2, 2023 Leave a Comment

Italian broccoli soup is a simple, rustic soup. It is the epitome of healthy comfort food, and will ring all your carby comfort zone bells.

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DIY HOMEMAKING

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HOW TO MAKE A HEAD SCARF

March 13, 2023 Leave a Comment

This easy to make head scarf can be done in just 10 minutes. It will bring just about any outfit to another level. And does a great job at covering up a bad hair day.

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A DIY BEADED WOODEN SPOON IS GOING TO BE YOUR NEW FAVORITE KITCHEN UTENSIL || MAKE ONE IN 30 MINUTES

March 6, 2023 Leave a Comment

A diy beaded wooden spoon adds a nice decorative touch to the table at a gathering. And they make great gifts and party favors too.

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FABRIC SCRAP MACHE BOWL || HOW TO MAKE FABRIC BOWLS

February 20, 2023 Leave a Comment

A fabric scrap mache bowl is easy and fun to make. And it makes a charming addition to just about any decor.

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HOMEMADE CAT TREATS THAT ARE EASY TO MAKE || CATS LOVE THEM

February 14, 2023 Leave a Comment

These homemade cat treats have only three ingredients. They don’t really take any time at all to make. And your cat is going to love them.

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A REVERSIBLE BENTO BREAD BAG IS EASY TO MAKE || MAKE ONE THIS AFTERNOON

February 6, 2023 Leave a Comment

A reversible bento bread bag is an eco-friendly way to store your bread. It keeps bread fresh and delicious.

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HOMEMADE DISH SOAP RECIPE || THE TRUTH ABOUT MAKING YOUR OWN

January 23, 2023 2 Comments

The truth about homemade dish soap is hard to come by. But I’m here to give you the real deal on how it actually works.

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SLOW LIVING

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THE SLOW LIVING SPRING KITCHEN || BRING ON THE NEW SEASON

March 23, 2023 Leave a Comment

The slow living spring kitchen is an uplifting place to be. The start of garden fresh produce has finally started to arrive for the year.

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SLOW LIVING WINTER KITCHEN || HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR TIME IN THE KITCHEN

February 27, 2023 Leave a Comment

The slow living winter kitchen is comforting and cozy. Cooking hot food from scratch warms, not only the room, but the heart as well.

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THE PERFECT SLOW LIVING WINTER AFTERNOON || HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OUT OF A DAY AT HOME

January 31, 2023 Leave a Comment

A slow living winter afternoon is good for your overall well-being. It chases away the discontentment that sneaks up on you in cold weather.

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SLOW LIVING HOBBIES || 6 GREAT WAYS TO SPEND YOUR LEISURE TIME THIS WINTER

January 2, 2023 Leave a Comment

Slow living hobbies bring a sense of balance to our daily lives. They help us reset, center, and be fully in the moment.

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SLOW LIVING FALL EVENING || HOW TO SLOW YOUR EVENINGS DOWN

December 5, 2022 Leave a Comment

A slow living fall evening encourages us to slow down, and treat our time indoors on chilly evenings, as if it were a mini staycation.

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MASTER THE ART OF SLOW LIVING SOUP MAKING || HOW TO MAKE DELICIOUS SOUP EVERY TIME

November 14, 2022 Leave a Comment

The art of slow living soup making is a valuable skill to have in the kitchen. It is classic comfort food, that somehow has the ability to nourish not only the body but the soul as well.

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~ Diane Gail

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DESSERTS TO DIE FOR

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HOW TO MAKE CAST IRON SKILLET CINNAMON ROLLS

February 23, 2023 Leave a Comment

Cast iron skillet cinnamon rolls are classic comfort food. Everybody loves them. This recipe is flavorful, sweet, and full of cinnamon spice.

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MAKE A PERSIAN LOVE CAKE FOR YOUR VALENTINE THIS YEAR

February 9, 2023 Leave a Comment

Persian love cake is moist and delicious. It’s a highly fragrant cake, with an irresistable blend of rose, cardamom, and lemon flavors.

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NUTELLA COOKIES ARE GREAT FOR THE HOLIDAYS || RICH HAZLENUT FLAVOR

December 19, 2022 Leave a Comment

The unassuming sugar cookie dough used to make these nutella cookies, is the perfect compliment to the decadent hazlenut spread filling.

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SWEET POTATO CAKE TO DIE FOR || YOUR NEW GO-TO DESSERT

October 27, 2022 10 Comments

Sweet potato cake is the perfect dessert to serve dinner guests this fall. It’s packed full of the traditional fall flavors you love so much. And it’s easy to make.

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CINNAMON TWIST DONUTS || YOUR NEW FAVORITE DONUT FLAVOR FOR FALL

October 24, 2022 Leave a Comment

Cinnamon twist donuts are made with a rich, buttery dough. They’re topped with a generous amount of cinnamon sugar. And they’re delicious!

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