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Vitamix spicy hummus

2012-01-21T14:04:00.003-05:00

Spicy Garlic Pepper Hummus This recipe is adapted from Vitamix Creations Recipes. Enjoy with sliced celery, carrots, and, or, peppers, or spread on a pita, add tomato and lettuce for a healthy...

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Too Easy Lemon Berry Pie (using cream cheese, jell-o, and cool whip)

2012-01-08T21:18:00.001-05:00

1 small pkg Rasberry or other flavor jell-o 1/3 cup hot water 3 Tbsp lemon juice 8 oz cream cheese, room temp 1 container cool whip original 1 lb fresh strawberries, sliced 1 shortbread ready...

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Evaporated milk substitution

2011-12-28T09:02:00.001-05:00

Try this handy recipe using powdered milk and water as a substitute for evaporated milk. I used it in pumpkin pie and chess pie and it worked beautifully. Evaporated Milk Substitute var...

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Lemon "Citrus" Cookies

2011-12-18T16:41:00.000-05:00

Lemon (citrus) Cookies Yields: Approx 3-4 Dozen Small 2” Cookies The recipe was revised from the original found in an All You Magazine because I did not have lemons or lemon juice on hand....

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New and Improved Shepherd's Pie

2011-12-18T16:18:00.001-05:00

This recipe is still a work in progress, but I think I have managed to get the measurements right. It is a little labor intensive, but its well worth it. My girls always love it, as do...

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40 Day Fast, confessions of a Facebook junkie

2011-10-25T10:47:00.001-04:00

My wonderful Church is encouraging us to participate in a 40 day fast of some sort. Weither it is from food, or television, sports, or anything that takes our time and focus away from God. God...

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Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya

2011-09-28T11:03:00.000-04:00

Drumroll please....here it is folks. My jambalaya recipe. Its simple, delicious and oh so fattening. Enjoy! 1 Cup Olive Oil (1/4 + 3/4) 1 lb smoked sausage, slice in half discs 2 Cups of...

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How-to Freeze Chopped Jalapeno's

2011-09-07T14:41:00.000-04:00

Do you have any jalapeno's about to go bad? Don't you dare through them away. Chop them up and freeze them. Heres the 411... First, slice off the tops and discard. Slice jalapeno in half and then...

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Chipotle lime sauce - spicy

2011-08-06T17:33:00.001-04:00

During our day trip to Tybee Island, we at "Sting Rays" for lunch. My husband had the fish tacos and I enjoyed the fish sandwich. The tacos were served with a wonderful spicy chipotle sauce and we...

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Gingered honeydew salad

2011-08-06T16:16:00.001-04:00

After sampling this refreshingly intriguing salad at Publix, I had to have more. Publix gives you the recipe, but I modified it a little, and wanted to share. I know it sounds strange, but the...

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The first day of school

2011-08-03T08:39:00.001-04:00

Ah, the first day of school. The birds are chirping, the sun is shining and all is quiet in the Wood house. Its a kind of somber silence, one I love, yet somewhere inside it makes me a little sad. A...

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Menu plan monday 7/25/11

2011-07-25T12:16:00.001-04:00

My menus are going to be on the lighter side over the next few weeks, since the hubby had dangerously high levels of triglicerides, cholesteral, etc. We could all stand to eat better and lose a few...

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Menu Plan Monday

2011-07-10T16:00:00.001-04:00

Monday - chicken noodle soup Tuesday - black beans, corn, rice bowl Wednesday - slow cooker chicken tortilla soup Thursday - tomato basil soup, grilled cheese Friday - chicken enchiladas,...

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New Juicer! Pulp Love! AND...Carrot Pulp Chicken Salad

2011-06-27T12:59:00.001-04:00

My Dad gave me a juicer when I went home to visit for a few days and I am in LOVE. I have always wanted a juicer, but never wanted to "buy" one. This is the best gift - and it was FREE. I must get my...

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Eagle Hammock RV Park (Kings Bay Naval Base, Georgia) and Cumberland Island

2011-06-09T11:17:00.000-04:00

Walking trail through the woods We stayed at Eagle Hammock RV park over Memorial weekend. It is lovely. They have clean showers, a family shower, free laundry, friendly staff, and...

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Insanity workout - day 1

2011-06-06T21:28:00.001-04:00

Managed to survive day 1 of Insanity. Its a high intensity cardio, plyometrics, balance, make you want to die, set of workout videos. I did many of the workouts when we were stationed in Maryland,...

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Science Diet Rebate - Join the Pet Fit Challenge

2011-05-06T07:28:00.000-04:00

Print out this rebate form to get a rebate on Science Diet dog food. Join the Pet Fit Challenge on petfit.com. What a great deal! var _sttoolbar =...

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Slow Cooker (Crock-Pot) Shredded BBQ Pork Sandwiches

2011-05-05T07:29:00.000-04:00

Slow Cooker Shredded BBQ Pork 1 large pork roast 1/2 - 1 cup water (depending on how big your roast is) 1 tsp liquid smoke 1 tbsp garlic flakes (or 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced) 1 tbsp dried...

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Corn Chowder and Creamed Corn Recipe

2011-05-05T07:02:00.000-04:00

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Senate Bean (Potato) Soup

2011-04-26T08:07:00.002-04:00

Senate Bean (Potato) Soup After soaking up the super amplified rays from the sun in Destin, Florida, my husband, kids, dad and step-mom, went goo goo over the .18 cent bean soup from McGuires...

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New Addition To The Family

2011-03-31T13:08:00.000-04:00

Well, it would seem we have a new addition to the family. Check out Miss Sydney. The hubby found her on his way home from work after seeing her sibling, who had already been run over, and noticing a...

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Kelloggs $10 Gas Card Rebate wyb Cereal

2011-03-31T12:30:00.000-04:00

Kelloggs is offering a $10 gas giftcard by mail when you purchase 10 qualifying cereals. Combine this deal with Publix current BOGO deal on Crispix for some really cheap or free cereal. Thanks, I...

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Menu Plan Monday 3/28 - 4/5

2011-03-28T13:09:00.000-04:00

The weather is not as lovely as it has been. It has been stormy or drizzling the last few days and apparently it is supposed to stick around for a few more days. I shouldnt complain since it keeps me...

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Menu Plan Monday 3/21/11 - Soup's On!

2011-03-21T10:28:00.000-04:00

Spring has officially begun and my kids seem to be jumping the gun a little. This weekend temps were around 80, so they decided they wanted to live in the pool and freeze to death. They did not turn...

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Menu Plan Monday 3/14/2011 ~ Gnat Attack

2011-03-14T11:32:00.001-04:00

This weekend I was attacked lunch for lots of biting gnats and I seem to be having an allergic reaction. Why is it that I always seem to be allergic to bugs, trees and everything else in nature? Now...

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