Fool-Proof Homemade New York Style Cheesecake

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New York Style Cheesecake has always been in the “I’ll never be able to make that, so I might as well not try” category, for me.  As I was having dinner with my dear friend Jamie, she told me about her first experience making a cheesecake from scratch.  I listened in amazement as she described [...]

Fall Off The Bone BBQ Ribs!

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I have an awesome friend, Amber, who introduced me to the fact that one CAN actually make great Barbecue Ribs at home! She and her husband had us over for ribs one day last summer.  You know, one of those days when you arrive right after lunch, let the kids play outside, walk through the [...]

The Great Milkshake Race

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Step 1: Get Daddy to make milkshakes! No fancy recipe here, we just mix up ice cream, milk, and whatever else we want in there. Chunky stuff will make the race more difficult. Step 2: Get some really LONG straws! Step 3: Everyone sips the milkshake through the straws, and the first one to get [...]

Yummy Treat for Entertaining or Teacher Gifts

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I find myself this Christmas season with very little time, or money to do anything!  But one thing I do not want to skimp on, is giving our children’s teachers a little treat for the holiday. I was watching a show on MomTV featuring Maria Bailey, and she reminded me of a easy, inexpensive treat [...]

My Recipe for Homemade Tomato Sauce + A Few Tips

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I’ve noticed that lot’s of visitors arrive at this post via Google Search. If you like what you see here, please leave me a comment so I know it was helpful. This week’s post will earn you the “Homemaker of the Year” award from your family! Last week, a good friend offered me some heirloom [...]