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Not Your Grandma's Shrimp and Grits!

Mar 07, 2017 03:11PM ● By Debra Caffrey

A little over ten years ago, my husband and I got married in Switzerland. It was my second time in the gorgeous country and I was so happy to introduce him to all the indulgent and memorable food...

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The Little Phrase That Will Transform Busy Weeknights!

Feb 28, 2017 03:45PM ● By Debra Caffrey

It is almost 5:30 p.m. My husband is due to come home any minute and I am working to get dinner on the table. I *try* to aim for a 5:30 dinnertime but it often doesn’t work out exactly that...

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DIY Sushi? Yes, You Can!

Feb 23, 2017 05:10PM ● By Debra Caffrey

I love going out for Japanese food. It’s a special treat reserved for rare moments when my husband and I are “kid-free” and get to meet for lunch. We both love sushi, but have different...

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Truly Magical Magic Bars!

Jan 31, 2017 03:24PM ● By Debra Caffrey

If you remember my chocolate nut oar bar recipe from a few weeks back, you’ll recall that I can be a little possessive of my most special recipes. But I am feeling generous again and want to...

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Playing "Chopped" At Home with Kids!

Jan 30, 2017 03:16PM ● By Debra Caffrey

My son Aidan LOVES watching Chopped and Chopped Junior. It took him several years to warm up to the idea of wanting to cook with me, but now he really enjoys it, and I’ve also gotten better at...

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Second Chances

Jan 25, 2017 02:21PM ● By Debra Caffrey

My son Aidan won’t eat a single vegetable. Not one! As a veggie lover, this can break my heart if I think about it too much. As a mother, it drives me crazy and worries me that he is not getting...

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How Much You Really Should be Spending on Groceries

Jan 20, 2017 11:41AM ● By Debra Caffrey

In today’s blogging and social media world, there are so many catchy “headlines” to indicate how families can live on astronomically low grocery budgets. “How I feed my family of 5 for $150 a...

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Embracing Failure in the Kitchen

Jan 15, 2017 04:51PM ● By Debra Caffrey

Food bloggers can make it look so easy. Great photography and lots of editing can present the yummiest, most perfectly-highlighted, mouth-watering dishes right there on your computer screen. It...

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No Fear of Frying!

Jan 13, 2017 12:36PM ● By Debra Caffrey

I must have ordered the Fried Tempura Chicken salad at one of my favorite local restaurants at least fifty times. And that’s saying a lot, because I actually rarely go out to eat! Once I tasted...

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Making Your Pantry Organized With One Simple Step

Jan 03, 2017 01:50PM ● By Debra Caffrey

My husband is good at everything. He can calculate large mathematical figures in his head, juggle a career,fatherhood and his own personal interests seamlessly, make me laugh without even trying,...

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