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New Year, New He/Me/Us Plan
HIMself and I have declared 2013 as a year to become more able-bodied, active, bright-eyed, bushy-tailed, full of life, hale, hardy, healthful, physically fit, restored, rosy-cheeked, safe and sound, trim…bottom line: in fine fettle, in good shape, fit, healthy and whole. We are committed to doing all things that favorably affect [...]

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Last year I was challenged to recreate a holiday recipe from the issue of Better Homes and Gardens Magazine pictured below. The issue was loaded with wonderful holiday crafting, DIY and recipe ideas. So I saved it to browse during the holiday and inspire me to make something…

I could hardly decide what to make. I [...]

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Heinz+Ore-Ida+Tyson+Hasbro = #Dip Dip Hooray

Oh my goodness…this is one of the most fun times I have had in weeks. I was challenged to come up with some Heinz®, Tyson®, and Ore-Ida® creative meal solutions. My mind went into overdrive as soon as I learned of the ingredients – Heinz Ketchup, Tyson Chicken Nuggets and Ore-Ida [...]

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August 30, 2012

Fantasy Football Draft Party by the Pool with #SnickersMinis

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by Rebecca E. Parsons

HIMself loves some Fantasy Football. He’s not very good at it, but he does enjoy the competition. So we decided to host a Fantasy Football pre-draft party Florida style…by the pool with laptops. Since this is a practice round for the real online draft, it mimics the process. People swam a little, ate a lot [...]

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July 11, 2012

Dish, Dish, Spoon~Yummy Watermelon Pickles Recipe

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by Rebecca E. Parsons

I told you to save your 4th of July watermelon rinds!!!
I hate to waste anything…”Waste not, want not,” my Grandmother used to say. I learned well. I verge on the cusp of hoarder…but it ‘s all fun stuff I can make art with…right? So I will share this yummy recipe for watermelon pickles…so easy!!!

Watermelon Pickles
This [...]

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July 4, 2012

Celebrate the 4th Amelia Island Style ~ Feast & Fête

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by Rebecca E. Parsons

I was up early and did my 2 mile walk with Sir Chancelot along the marsh. It was really warm at 6:30 AM…so today will be a scorcher probably. When I made it home, I started preparing my Amelia Island Style ~ Feast & Fête for two. I did prepare some things to share with [...]

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I am thrilled that I have a sweet treat recipe featured today on Mom It Forward. You know how I love to bake and cook and create…So pop on over to MIF and you can see my secrets and hints plus you can have the recipe for my Red, White, and Blue Velvet Summer Trifle…it’s [...]

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Rebecca’s Sweet & Spicy Sangria in a Mason Jar

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Okay…it’s that time of year when we head to the beach for picnics, fun and games. One of my favorite things to do is pack our food and drinks in Mason jars. They are easy to carry, never spill what’s inside and come in many sizes.
Rebecca’s Spicy Sangria
This is a portable drink for picnics. We [...]

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Leftover Fresh Produce & Bread Become Fab Appetizers for #EasterMeals

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What do you do with some leftover produce from the farmer’s market, cous cous and bread? Create an original bruschetta and cous cous recipe that is a great addition to your Easter or springtime Meals!
I had some leftover Ecce Panis Mini Boule and Demi Baquettes. I love this bread because you buy it pre-made and [...]

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My St. Paddy’s Day Feast ~ Corned Beef and Cabbage

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So we have had a wonderful day just kickin’ back and watching a multitude of shows about Ireland. What a joy it has been for us…although HIMself will not be dancing the jig (he just got his cast off yesterday)…I will probably kick up my heels a tad. I love to dance to Irish music.
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Creating Candy Cane Trifles from the December Issue of Better Homes and Gardens Magazine

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So today my DIY Christmas Decor Vignette #6 is an Elegantly Sumptuous dessert. I have been challenged to recreate a holiday recipe from the most recent issue of Better Homes and Gardens Magazine. I could not resist the temptation to browse the pages while at Walmart. The newest issue of BHG is loaded with wonderful [...]

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Grab Some Gratitude This Week in The Macy’s Culinary Council Thanksgiving & Holiday Cookbook

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Have you heard about Macy’s team of culinary master chefs who are sharing their favorite recipes in “The Macy’s Culinary Council Thanksgiving & Holiday Cookbook.” The cookbook offers over 80 delicious recipes plus entertaining/cooking tips  and mouth watering  photographs from the 13 renowned Macy’s Culinary Council chefs.

The chefs – Rick [...]

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Food ~ Thanksgiving Bounty Blueberry Tart

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I love Thanksgiving. It is my favorite holiday by far. I love to decorate the table, create unique invitations, make chair covers and I even decorate my turkey. I will share how soon. I am doing some recipe creation this week and my farmers market had some beautiful blueberries…naturally I wanted to make something amazing [...]

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Rebecca’s Spicy Apple Bread, Spicy Skillet Apples with Homemade Sangria

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With apple harvest time upon us, I love to visit the orchards in northern Georgia and pick my own apples. I can most of them to use through the winter…but I always make a pie, a cobbler and my spicy apple bread. A while ago I posted a Spice Apple Yeast Bread recipe. Today I [...]

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