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Kids’ Cookbook Review: Kid Chef Jr.

October 30, 2018 By sandi Leave a Comment

pretzels in the shape of letters with a pastry brush

I don't have a great track record of cooking with my kids. Cooking is an outlet for me, and sometimes it's hard to let my kids join me in my already-cramped kitchen. My middle school boys actually know their way around the kitchen pretty well; it's my 10-year-old son and my … [Read more...] about Kids’ Cookbook Review: Kid Chef Jr.

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10 Things You Can Make in Your Instant Pot (That Are Great for Entertaining!)

October 6, 2018 By sandi 10 Comments

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We all love finding shortcuts in the kitchen, right? I personally love cooking, but when I entertain (and I use that term loosely), I do anything I can to make things easier on myself. Because if I keep things easy, I'm more likely to invite people over. And while there are a lot … [Read more...] about 10 Things You Can Make in Your Instant Pot (That Are Great for Entertaining!)

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Instant Pot vs Crock Pot: Which One Is Best?

July 3, 2018 By sandi 4 Comments

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Which one is better: Instant Pot or Crock-Pot? People in the U.S. have loved their Crock-Pots since they became popular in the 1970s. And for good reason. Who doesn't love throwing in a bunch of ingredients, turning on the Crock-Pot, leaving the house, and coming back to a … [Read more...] about Instant Pot vs Crock Pot: Which One Is Best?

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The Beginner’s Guide to Planning a Casual Dinner Party Menu

March 1, 2018 By sandi 8 Comments

How to Plan a Simple Dinner Party Menu Are you stumped by what to make for dinner guests? Maybe you have a great grilled chicken recipe but don't know what to serve with it. Or it could be you don't know how many sides you should fix. Maybe coming up with a winning main dish and … [Read more...] about The Beginner’s Guide to Planning a Casual Dinner Party Menu

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I love connecting with friends and family over a good meal, and I want to help you gain confidence to invite people over for dinner. I believe friendships grow when you gather around the table.
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