tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27248498Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:39:39 +0000braisingItalianfrozen foodsfundraiserkitchen appliancesfood outletsdeep friedspicesdinnercamping recipesMexican cuisinewrapsdiabetic recipesstewssmoked meatspastryoilscommercial growerssnacktake-outfood sustainabilitycooking inspirationsaucesin the newssyrupshealthier recipesbulk food sourcedipsfrugal kitchens 101canningroad tripsbarbeque30 minute mealsribfests15 minute mealsrecipestraditional foodsserving sizeeconomicricepicklesfoodie sightseeingcharity food eventsbakewaremenusslowcookerroastinglow fatfoodie findspizzasmall batch preservingvenisonfreezingcuringhomemade mixesspecial daysfood sealerchit chatstocksholidaysfood costsextractsCubanfood safetysalsaschutneyscooking fuelschickensalad dressingsnutslunch meatssaladsvacation homestir frymovingkitchen craftsanswerspackagingboatingchowderscooking with alcoholeco-friendlynutritionhot weather cookingappetizersLMDseasoningsbulk purchasealcoholic drinkschinese foodsweetenerspub grubsalmonfarmsjuicescooking showsGreeksnacksfood eventsbudget stretchingonce a month cookingnatural gasgrainsLife Made Deliciousgrillingbreadmarinasmaintenanceburgersmicrowave ovenskitchen quick tipssandwichesjamsfood additivesJapaneselow sodiumlentilsherbsdessertsmuffinsFoodSavercomfort mealspreparednessrecyclingcookiesfoodieclone recipemain dishesplantsporkjelliescasserolesorganicbroilingfoodie giftsmcopycat recipesquick startskitchen renovationsmonthly picksrecipefrugalityingredientsmarinadessmokingfood terminologykitchen tipslambgardeningawardshealthy mealsvegetarianpastacooking for oneethnic cuisineentertainingpressure cookinghealthfood preservationcooking videostravel tipsspecialty storesfoil packetsyeast breadssandwich meatscountertop roasterfishproducelobsterCanadian chefswild gamepantry cookingfund raiserkitchensgifts from the kitchenrestricted dietsbuffetseggspresentationcondimentsquick breadsfrugal mealscostsugarskitchen equipmentbakingfamilycommunity eventshealth warningsprocessed meatscontestbeveragesparty planningenergy efficiencysummer mealsreviewsseafoodKitchen Aidbreakfastsimple cookingdehydratinggravysteakcheesekitchen gadgetsstaplesbeefleft-oversbulk cookingcakeskitchen safetycookbookscooking methodsJennAirvacuum sealingsquaresgarnishescooking humoureasy recipesfood salesconfectionssoupsconservesgourmetvegetablesminute mealscooking mythsfood industryentréesground beefCanadian MadecandycleaningBritish foodssubstitutionscookwarePieslocal foodscooking journalorganizationsourdoughhomemadedepression cookingmixespreservativesmeasuresblenderfast foodKitchenAidfood preparationfood storageno bake cookiesslow cookermeatlessmeatshow its madepoultrybreadmachinelow carbquick mealskid friendlyOntariocerealskitchen chathe said/she said contestOAMCprime cutsfrugal shoppingcooking with Claragluten freerestaurantsgriddlemarketing hypedinner cruiseturkeyconvenience foodsfyispecial dietstartsfryingone pot mealsvacationfermentationfruitsside dishesbarsfood contaminationmeatloavessite changesoutdoor grillsguest blogWhirlpoolcured meatcooking tipschiligroceriespreservingdairylunchpantryeconomicshealthy eatingcrockpotlegumescollectionsforagingpressure cookerCanadian cookinglow calorieWelcome to our kitchen that truly is the heart of our home! One of life's greatest pleasures is enjoying good food with family and friends. Here you will find recipes, tips for frugal cooking, how-tos for food preservation especially canning and anything else food related. Tea is brewing and warm cookies are fresh from the oven. Please sit a spell and enjoy your stay.http://momskitchencooking.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Garden Gnome)Blogger1431125© Garden Gnomenoreply@blogger.comnoWelcome to our kitchen that truly is the heart of our home! One of life's greatest pleasures is enjoying good food with family and friends. Here you will find recipes, tips for frugal cooking, how-tos for food preservation especially canning and anything Welcome to our kitchen that truly is the heart of our home! One of life's greatest pleasures is enjoying good food with family and friends. Here you will find recipes, tips for frugal cooking, how-tos for food preservation especially canning and anything else food related. Tea is brewing and warm cookies are fresh from the oven. Please sit a spell and enjoy your stay.tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27248498.post-3485802950470773549Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +00002012-01-26T07:00:06.174-05:00kitchen quick tipscleaning End water spots on chrome surfaces by rubbing with a piece of wax paper, coated side down.  This will remove white spots while leaving a thin coating that acts as a varnish to repel water spots from occurring.  Repeat as needed. Bon Appétit! Garden Gnome ©2006-2012http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ueNX/~3/xZjtph0V7Ds/kitchen-quick-tips-end-water-spots-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Garden Gnome)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/ueNX/~4/xZjtph0V7Ds" height="1" width="1"/>http://momskitchencooking.blogspot.com/2012/01/kitchen-quick-tips-end-water-spots-on.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27248498.post-290607826320533312Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:01:00 +00002012-01-25T11:01:35.244-05:00fishhealthy mealshealthy eatingSalmon is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids making it a good food to include in any healthy diet.  Salmon is available year round as fresh, frozen or canned sourced from wild or farmed.  However, wild salmon is superior to farmed salmon.  It is very important to read the label as some farmed salmon is dyed to the characteristic pinkish colour and may be high in dioxins and PCB (polychlorinated biphenylhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ueNX/~3/r-z4nHzan1A/honey-dijon-salmon-fillets.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Garden Gnome)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/ueNX/~4/r-z4nHzan1A" height="1" width="1"/>http://momskitchencooking.blogspot.com/2012/01/honey-dijon-salmon-fillets.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27248498.post-2342053394051539465Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +00002012-01-23T07:00:00.973-05:00cleaningpantryfrugal kitchens 101 We have been happily married for over 30 years and while I did have to deal with mice in my childhood home, I was very fortunate to not have to deal with them until we moved to a rural location.  I have extensive experience with lab mice (they really don't like pap smears!) and pet mice,  I'm sorry but I do not tolerate wild mice in home.  Wild mice are vectors of disease while contaminating http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ueNX/~3/zWH0VjSHerY/frugal-kitchens-101-mouse-in-house.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Garden Gnome)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/ueNX/~4/zWH0VjSHerY" height="1" width="1"/>http://momskitchencooking.blogspot.com/2012/01/frugal-kitchens-101-mouse-in-house.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27248498.post-3038581597843774645Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:49:00 +00002012-01-22T17:49:14.924-05:00bakingclone recipeMany turn to spray oils to help with their baking however, I don't like to use aerosol sprays due to additives.  They tend to be a lung irritant, they are expensive and they are not eco-friendly.  I use a health mister which is a reusable spray bottle filled with your oil of choice.  However, when it comes to baking cakes you need a bit more of a release agent even if using silicone bakeware.  http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ueNX/~3/f2YyUb6zv3w/wilton-cake-release-clone-recipe.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Garden Gnome)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/ueNX/~4/f2YyUb6zv3w" height="1" width="1"/>http://momskitchencooking.blogspot.com/2012/01/wilton-cake-release-clone-recipe.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27248498.post-7145978120664562158Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +00002012-01-20T07:00:08.656-05:0030 minute mealsvegetarianpastaI have been looking for heart healthy, lower cholesterol meals so was quite pleased to find a copy of Weight Watcher's Smart Choices Recipe Collection( 1992) at the local thrift store for 25¢.  This binder style cookbook is chock full of delicious recipes all meeting the Weight Watcher's guidelines for losing weight.  Each recipe has a beautiful colour photograph along with the nutritional http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ueNX/~3/6jbm318aeAs/spaghetti-with-broccoli-garlic-sauce.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Garden Gnome)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/ueNX/~4/6jbm318aeAs" height="1" width="1"/>http://momskitchencooking.blogspot.com/2012/01/spaghetti-with-broccoli-garlic-sauce.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27248498.post-915583508409400226Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +00002012-01-19T07:00:12.028-05:00kitchen quick tipslegumes In general 1 cup (250 ml) of dried beans will give a yield of 2 cups of cooked beans (500 ml).  Smaller beans will give a slight lower amount while larger beans will give a slighter higher yield. Bon Appétit! Garden Gnome ©2006-2011http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ueNX/~3/9CBMkkDt1O4/kitchen-quick-tips-dried-beans.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Garden Gnome)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/ueNX/~4/9CBMkkDt1O4" height="1" width="1"/>http://momskitchencooking.blogspot.com/2012/01/kitchen-quick-tips-dried-beans.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27248498.post-3375051686863851248Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:57:00 +00002012-01-18T10:57:52.470-05:00vegetablesside dishesDuring the holiday season I bought a couple of bags of McCain's frozen cubed hash browns to make a country breakfast casserole.  This is a nice, easy casserole that goes over well when having company for breakfast.  We have been enjoying fish a couple of times or more a week so I wanted something a bit different than the standard steamed potatoes with vegetable and side salad last week.  I came http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ueNX/~3/bBeQ8TPVY0k/pan-fried-cod-with-corn-hash.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Garden Gnome)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/ueNX/~4/bBeQ8TPVY0k" height="1" width="1"/>http://momskitchencooking.blogspot.com/2012/01/pan-fried-cod-with-corn-hash.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27248498.post-5048145742787086034Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:50:00 +00002012-01-17T21:50:10.596-05:00We had a beautiful, almost 24 lb turkey as part of our Christmas dinner feast.  Turkey is always such a versatile and extremely frugal meat!  Not only does it give a lovely main meal the leftovers can be used in so many ways including creamed turkey casserole, one of our family favourites.   You can be sure there is always a canner full of turkey stock after we have turkey as well.  There's hothttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ueNX/~3/rCE5HJm_DIY/turkey-chowder.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Garden Gnome)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/ueNX/~4/rCE5HJm_DIY" height="1" width="1"/>http://momskitchencooking.blogspot.com/2012/01/turkey-chowder.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27248498.post-3581529879921683735Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:23:00 +00002012-01-16T16:23:39.528-05:00food storagefrugal kitchens 101 Every kitchen needs food storage containers.  At one time the choice for lunch bags was brown paper bags with sandwiches wrapped in wax paper or tin foil.  The ultimate in food storage was Tuperware and yet before the plastic craze it was glass bowls with glass lids, later followed by glass bowls with plastic lids.  There remains the debate over which is better for food storage between glass or http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ueNX/~3/XlmSeoxJrZk/frugal-kitchens-101-food-storage.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Garden Gnome)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/ueNX/~4/XlmSeoxJrZk" height="1" width="1"/>http://momskitchencooking.blogspot.com/2012/01/frugal-kitchens-101-food-storage.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27248498.post-8382901089266513359Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +00002012-01-16T07:00:12.266-05:00frugal kitchens 101 My husband and I have always been heavily into re-using and repurposing household items.  You really do not need a lot of money to have a very well stocked kitchen!  I would honestly rather buy used any day as it keeps that item from finding it's way to the landfill and quite often brand new, never used or very close to it kitchen items can be found for a fraction of what they are worth.  For http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ueNX/~3/PvCYrJaeUd0/frugal-kitchens-101-frugal-kitchen.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Garden Gnome)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/ueNX/~4/PvCYrJaeUd0" height="1" width="1"/>http://momskitchencooking.blogspot.com/2012/01/frugal-kitchens-101-frugal-kitchen.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27248498.post-3263761846787637715Sat, 14 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +00002012-01-14T07:00:03.978-05:00dipsconvenience foodsM & M Meat Shops is a Canadian specialty frozen food store that I have mentioned before on this blog.  One of our friends owns a franchise so I do shop there from time to time but not on a larger scale basis.    The store is focused on foods for entertaining as well as individual serving sizes.  My three main purchases there are Atlantic wild salmon steaks, an oriental party appetizer mix and http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ueNX/~3/ujCuHfrYE-I/m-m-meat-shops-hot-dipz.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Garden Gnome)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/ueNX/~4/ujCuHfrYE-I" height="1" width="1"/>http://momskitchencooking.blogspot.com/2012/01/m-m-meat-shops-hot-dipz.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27248498.post-8881285765031031536Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +00002012-01-13T07:00:07.111-05:00bakingseafoodMy husband and I both love our beef but we also eat fish once or twice a week, sometimes more often.  By far, we enjoy locally caught fish (eg. perch, bass, pickerel) on a regular basis.  Next to that is cod and Atlantic wild salmon.  Cod is traditionally used in beer battered, deep-fried, English style fish but cod can also be pan fried, baked or grilled.  I buy a good portion of the cod filletshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ueNX/~3/p7jBE8VB7ew/baked-cod-with-bacon-wrapped-scallops.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Garden Gnome)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/ueNX/~4/p7jBE8VB7ew" height="1" width="1"/>http://momskitchencooking.blogspot.com/2012/01/baked-cod-with-bacon-wrapped-scallops.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27248498.post-5962616803592476582Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +00002012-01-12T13:16:07.287-05:00vegetableskitchen quick tips The best corn on the cob is picked the morning you buy it.  To delay the natural conversion of sugar in the kernels to starch, refrigerate the cobs until you are ready to cook it. Bon Appétit! Garden Gnome ©2006-2011http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ueNX/~3/W3R5XU8Y4SM/kitchen-quick-tips-corn-on-cob.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Garden Gnome)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/ueNX/~4/W3R5XU8Y4SM" height="1" width="1"/>http://momskitchencooking.blogspot.com/2012/01/kitchen-quick-tips-corn-on-cob.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27248498.post-8391522506319564930Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +00002012-01-11T07:00:07.130-05:00beefcountertop roasterPot roasts are the perfect wintertime, no muss, no fuss meal.  They are warm and comforting yet about as easy to make with very little prep work.  The nice thing about pot roast is you can use just about any cut of beef as well as any combination of vegetables desired.  A blade roast is typically used for a pot roast because it is a cheaper cut of meat with a lot of connective tissue that doesn'thttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ueNX/~3/9W0CxdYmT1U/hearty-blade-pot-roast-with-brussels.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Garden Gnome)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/ueNX/~4/9W0CxdYmT1U" height="1" width="1"/>http://momskitchencooking.blogspot.com/2012/01/hearty-blade-pot-roast-with-brussels.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27248498.post-7449144379988191171Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:35:00 +00002012-01-10T13:21:28.839-05:00LMDroastingchickenMy very first cookbook was Betty Crocker's Cookbook (circa 1969).  It remains my favourite recipe book for tried and true easy recipes for healthy meals.  In addition to my favourite cookbook, I have the newest Big Red Betty Crocker cookbook (2011),  Betty Crocker's New Cookbook (1996) and Betty Crocker Why It Works (2006).  Of interest is the 's is not always on the Betty Crocker cookbooks and http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ueNX/~3/9DzIPABREqg/maple-herbed-roasted-chicken-breasts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Garden Gnome)3<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/ueNX/~4/9DzIPABREqg" height="1" width="1"/>http://momskitchencooking.blogspot.com/2012/01/maple-herbed-roasted-chicken-breasts.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27248498.post-1032176646879525791Mon, 09 Jan 2012 22:04:00 +00002012-01-09T17:04:32.196-05:00frugal kitchens 101charity food events Part of the reason for being frugal in the kitchen is to give back to others via food donations and the sharing of knowledge.  My husband and I did the annual pantry clean-out.  We are rather good at keeping the foods in our very well stocked pantry rotating but even the best organized pantries suffer from a bit of food being pushed to the back.  We set up two boxes - one toss and the other to http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ueNX/~3/VLv401mNC-w/frugal-kitchens-101-giving-back.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Garden Gnome)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/ueNX/~4/VLv401mNC-w" height="1" width="1"/>http://momskitchencooking.blogspot.com/2012/01/frugal-kitchens-101-giving-back.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27248498.post-8170620261476229306Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +00002012-01-06T07:00:11.118-05:00vegetablescanningI learned very quickly in my younger canning days to make hay while the sun shined.  As a frugal home canner I tend to take advantage of any good sale I see on cannable foods year round.  This time of year the frugal canning choices tend to be citrus fruits, some meats and poultry.  We arrived home from our vacation home with only two days left to do the grocery shopping and prep for Christmas.  http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ueNX/~3/pe2BM5oD1No/another-canning-opportunity-carrots.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Garden Gnome)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/ueNX/~4/pe2BM5oD1No" height="1" width="1"/>http://momskitchencooking.blogspot.com/2012/01/another-canning-opportunity-carrots.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27248498.post-3373755948690963763Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +00002012-01-05T07:00:06.401-05:00vegetableskitchen quick tips To keep mashed potatoes hot and fluffy until serving time, place a t-towel over the pot then cover with the lid.  The t-towel absorbs any condensation that forms in the pot so the potatoes don't get soggy. Bon Appétit! Garden Gnome ©2006-2011http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ueNX/~3/_ziPmzwLcZs/kitchen-quick-tips-keep-mashed-potatoes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Garden Gnome)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/ueNX/~4/_ziPmzwLcZs" height="1" width="1"/>http://momskitchencooking.blogspot.com/2012/01/kitchen-quick-tips-keep-mashed-potatoes.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27248498.post-6454527263937019995Wed, 04 Jan 2012 22:05:00 +00002012-01-04T17:05:24.818-05:007HK36EYRECAXhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ueNX/~3/OQuo0h4Lm-Q/technorati.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Garden Gnome)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/ueNX/~4/OQuo0h4Lm-Q" height="1" width="1"/>http://momskitchencooking.blogspot.com/2012/01/technorati.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27248498.post-1672886936859373477Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +00002012-01-04T07:00:11.252-05:00canningsaucesstocksAs a result of our house being on the market for 18 months and finally moving, my pantry stock needs replenishing.  That means I am taking advantage of every home canning opportunity I can now that we are back from our vacation home.  Between Christmas and New Year's I actually had three wonderful canning opportunities.  The first two will be covered in this post and the last one in Friday's posthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ueNX/~3/B_lwVLsOPoQ/two-holiday-canning-opportunities.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Garden Gnome)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/ueNX/~4/B_lwVLsOPoQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://momskitchencooking.blogspot.com/2012/01/two-holiday-canning-opportunities.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27248498.post-3436826143870836046Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:33:00 +00002012-01-03T15:37:50.495-05:00entréesspecial daysbeefseafoodMy husband and I have long held the tradition of a grilled steak with lobster dinner affectionately known as surf and turf in the restaurants as our New Year's Day meal.  The surf (sea) portion is the lobster while the turf (land) portion is the steak.  We live in beautiful southwestern Ontario where the weather can be blizzard conditions on New Year's Day but that does not stop us from firing uphttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ueNX/~3/MbfK4XiAhE4/new-years-day-surf-and-turf.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Garden Gnome)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/ueNX/~4/MbfK4XiAhE4" height="1" width="1"/>http://momskitchencooking.blogspot.com/2012/01/new-years-day-surf-and-turf.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27248498.post-6950921908749119935Mon, 02 Jan 2012 20:28:00 +00002012-01-02T15:28:48.477-05:00pantry I have often spoken of the benefits of a well stocked pantry on this blog.  Here it is 2012 almost seven years after I started this blog and I am still tooting that same horn.  The holiday season is now past us and within a few days life will be getting back to normal.  I actually spent a couple of canning sessions restocking my pantry between Christmas and New Years.  You see, our house had http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ueNX/~3/pL-aOuMcdyk/frugal-kitchens-101-pantry-in-2011.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Garden Gnome)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/ueNX/~4/pL-aOuMcdyk" height="1" width="1"/>http://momskitchencooking.blogspot.com/2012/01/frugal-kitchens-101-pantry-in-2011.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27248498.post-2165973458092585278Sun, 01 Jan 2012 18:53:00 +00002012-01-01T13:57:29.408-05:00chit chatspecial days From our kitchen to yours, we would like to extend a warm New Year's greeting.  May your tables be laden with wonderful foods throughout 2012.  May your culinary experience in 2012 be fabulous, filled with delicious foods.  We have a lot of plans for this blog this coming year so please won't you join us in the new culinary year unfolding. Today we celebrate a brand new year with our http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ueNX/~3/6hpftJ0s8VY/new-culinary-year-begins.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Garden Gnome)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/ueNX/~4/6hpftJ0s8VY" height="1" width="1"/>http://momskitchencooking.blogspot.com/2012/01/new-culinary-year-begins.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27248498.post-39564734943662566Sat, 31 Dec 2011 12:00:00 +00002011-12-31T07:00:09.222-05:00special daysWe spent last Christmas and New Year's Eve at our vacation home in the sunny south.  It was wonderful but I really missed our family and friends.  When my husband was making plans for December's trip to our vacation home, I insisted on being home here for the week between Christmas and New Year's.  It's been a year of turmoil so it only seems fitting to end it out surrounded by family and friendshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ueNX/~3/x0YEPWhZJlk/christmas-at-our-house.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Garden Gnome)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/ueNX/~4/x0YEPWhZJlk" height="1" width="1"/>http://momskitchencooking.blogspot.com/2011/12/christmas-at-our-house.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27248498.post-6115541875928300660Fri, 30 Dec 2011 19:04:00 +00002011-12-30T14:16:01.035-05:00LMDdessertsgluten freeIncorporating special diet dishes into your menu at the best of times but when only one person has special dietary needs it can be rather challenging when hosting a get-together.  I have a fair amount of experience dealing creating dishes for those who are lactose intolerant, diabetics, those with certain food alleries and those on sodium restricted diets but until this past year had no http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/ueNX/~3/uiqy5xZSTpY/gluten-free-snowman-cake.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Garden Gnome)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/ueNX/~4/uiqy5xZSTpY" height="1" width="1"/>http://momskitchencooking.blogspot.com/2011/12/gluten-free-snowman-cake.htmlen-us© Garden Gnomenonadult