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A Love Letter to Coffee
Dear Coffee, You are my one true love. You make everything in my life easier. You are the main reason I get out of bed most mornings. The idea that I get to have you at work makes my entire day. You are my motivation: You keep me awake and keep pushing me to move forward. Without you, I would be falling asleep at my desk. Honestly, without you, I probably wouldn't even still have a job. But you're not just there for me in the mornings. You're there during meetings to give me something to sip on. You're there when I'm meeting up with someone. You give me something to hold onto when I'm feeling awkward. You make hangovers almost bearable. And at two in the morning, when my kid won't go to sleep or I have a big test to study for, you are always there to help me out. You never let me down.
By Michelle Schultz7 years ago in Feast
Why You Need To Consider Food Storage
Preparing For Emergencies We enjoy the comfort of our daily lives, but we understand sometimes life disrupts that comfort. You need to prepare for possible emergencies, and food storage is paramount to any successful emergency plan. When disasters strike, you're going to want a supply of nutrition available. Buying a food storage unit is the best investment you can make for disaster preparedness. Security during emergencies is paramount, and your food is part of that overall scheme.
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Feast
Thanksgiving Is Here
Happy Thanksgiving! As we gather around the table for another filling meal of turkey, sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, rolls of all types, dessert pies, cranberry stuff, stuffing of all types, wine, juice, milk, water, cola's, mashed potatoes, Italian green beans, and brussels sprouts, we give thanks to the people who matter the most. Thanksgiving is a tradition that everyone celebrates and it's never the same if you don't make your own imprint or make new additions to your meals. My Mom passed our Thanksgiving traditions to me and I'm keeping those traditions alive by celebrating them. I will add new additions every year. Last year, I baked my own sweet potato casserole with fresh sweet potatoes, brown sugar, honey, and jet puffed marshmallows. It was a long process but in the end, it was worth the effort because it was so delicious. I have decided to try that recipe again for this years Thanksgiving. I haven't made my own sweet potato casserole and felt it would open new broad ideas. I have also started on baking my own pies for Thanksgiving. I've baked cherry pies, blueberry pies, pumpkin pies, and apple pies. Out of all them, we settled on my cherry pie with whipped cream. Every year, the recipe for my turkeys hardly changes. It remains the same, tastes the same, and is so juicy, you'd be surprised. No jabbing with injectors, no salt solution because if you inject with salt, salt dries out the meat, and using a pop up timers to determine if the bird is done. After all, you don't want a raw turkey. I also stuff the bird with a hearty filling stuffing mix and it tastes good. All my secrets come from the seasoning and what I use. I have a secret recipe for my birds and this secret recipe comes from my Mother. One part of this secret recipe comes from love. As much as I have to say that if you show love, it shows in all of your cooking. It shows you care. Without that love, your food shows it. If you're nervous and afraid, it shows. Organization plays a part of putting the entire meal together. I try to time it all together. For example, I sit the turkey in the sink, open it and clean it fully, taking out the giblets and the gravy packet. While the turkey drains out, I start with the stuffing, the celery, mushrooms, and other spices added to the stuffing. The timing is everything for a perfect thanksgiving meal without any rushing and missing steps. The mess that comes with it is usually not so bad if you keep up. I attempt to keep up with messes. I have to or I'll have no room to work. It's very hard to work in a small space for a kitchen, but it works out in the long run. My kitchen isn't updated for big family meals. This kitchen has no breakfast bar, no eat in dining, and one small counter top to work on. I have to keep the counter space clean while I work. As much as I would love to get a bigger space, I make it work as I often do. I don't feed a big family and a twelve to fifteen pound turkey is enough for two people. It may feed more, but I freeze some of the cooked turkey for later.
By Tracy Lawson7 years ago in Feast
5 Things to Do with Leftover Halloween Candy
Donate The first word that comes to mind about handling leftover candy is donation. It is perhaps the most popular and selfless way people can clear their candy coffers. There are organizations such as Operation Gratitude and Soldiers Angels that allow people to send donated candy to troops worldwide. You can visit their websites to find specific information on how to pack and ship the items. Other places that accept donations are children’s hospitals, care facilities, and food banks. There are many places in your community where you can bring your candy. These even include your child’s school. There are many children who did not get a chance to participate in Halloween and this would help them feel included. It is worthwhile to check with your school administration to see if this is allowed. It is also important to make sure that you do not include treats that contain nuts or by-products. You can also bring candy to your place of work and leave it out in a common area such as the lunch room or reception office. Finally, you can donate sweets to small businesses such as salons, barbershops, and grocers. These places always have a container of candy available for the public so chances are they will appreciate not having to spend on those items for a few months.
By Nikita King7 years ago in Feast
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Spice Cookies with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients: Pumpkin Spice Cookies 1/2 cup unsalted butter (8 tablespoons) 2 large eggs 2/3 cup organic maple syrup (amber color) 1 cup pure pumpkin puree 2 cups gluten-free flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ginger
By Brittney Hudkins7 years ago in Feast
Potion of Love
Vegan and veggie friends, look away now!! I am about to alienate a number of my fine clean eating friends with this latest blog, but it's medicinal, honest! I've been having this delicious broth every morning for the past few weeks and I have to say I am obsessed with ensuring I have a good stock (forgive me) of it in the fridge!
By Peter Moody7 years ago in Feast
Meat Lovers Goodness
This recipe is the definition of mouth watering. The smells in the house when you make this will engross you faster than any hugs or welcomes. I suggest ribeye if you like a fattier piece of meat, but any meat is okay, we don't judge here! This meal is perfect for impressing loved ones or a date night indoors. The flavors really marry beautifully, so save this recipe for a special occasion!
By Lindsi Werner7 years ago in Feast
Why People Need to Stop Hating Vegans
With the recent news that Waitrose food editor, William Sitwell, joked about "capturing" vegans, "killing" them and force feeding them meat, and the following Good Morning Britain debate (with one of the debatees calling those who don't eat meat "irritating"), there had been a heated argument in the media about why people seem to hate vegans just so much. As a vegan myself of two years, I know first hand how people tend to treat vegans in everyday life. And I have to say, people really don't like vegans! I wanted to break down why people don't seem to like us very much in everyday life.
By Beth Haywood7 years ago in Feast
