Posted on July 3rd, 2013 by Leah Damron
If summer’s heat ever comes back in full force, this is what you should make to celebrate its return. I made these for dinner at the lake this past weekend when it was pouring and we were bundled up in jeans and sweatshirts and what I really felt like making was meatloaf and mashed potatoes — but I had all of these ingredients on hand and decided to forge ahead with a summer menu anyway. It’s summer, darn it! Let’s eat some summer food.
Blogs, Featured, Fresh, Frugal, Fabulous | July 3rd, 2013
Posted on June 25th, 2013 by Leah Damron
No Thank You Boy returned yesterday from two weeks in China. While he was away I heard from him one (that’s ONE, as in a singular instance) time and when I did it was a one (again, ONE) sentence email in which he briefly stated that there were creepy crawlies in his hotel room but that he didn’t care because all of the Chinese girls thought he was Justin Bieber. Frankly, I don’t see the resemblance, but oh well … I had a laugh and so did he. Now he’s home and hungry for American food and (SURPRISE!) his mom’s home cooking. He said he missed milk, cheese (“I just really want some cheeeeeeeeeeeese, Mom”) and chocolate. So last night, I made these cheddar burgers in his honor.
Featured, Fresh, Frugal, Fabulous | June 25th, 2013
Posted on May 28th, 2013 by Leah Damron
Memorial Day was kind of a bust as far as the weather went, wasn’t it? Too bad. Too chilly and damp to have any fun at the lake on Monday, although my girls are crazy and decided it wasn’t too cold to go tubing both Saturday and Sunday. The husband was happy to pull them around (he’s also crazy). They had the entire lake to themselves because no one else had the desire to die from hypothermia over summer’s first holiday weekend. Good grief. With goose bumps, blue lips and chattering teeth, they asked for hot chocolate afterward (uh, hello – who keeps such an ingredient at a summer cottage?) but had to settle for hot showers instead. At least they have a story to tell.
Blogs, Featured, Fresh, Frugal, Fabulous | May 28th, 2013
Posted on May 15th, 2013 by Leah Damron
Oh my gosh, here’s a post for any and all bargain-hunting carnivores: I’ve got one for you today. A really good one. And even though I almost just burned my house down (no lie) by broiling the steak that’s in the photo above, I am still like, mega excited to tell you about this recipe. However due to the recent pyrotechnics in the oven, my entire house now smells like an Outback Steakhouse, so let’s just get on with this so that I can get on with the small matter of airing out the joint.
Blogs, Featured, Fresh, Frugal, Fabulous | May 15th, 2013
Posted on July 10th, 2012 by Leah Damron
I’m getting a houseful of company tomorrow. Haven’t had houseguests in a long time so I’m totally up for it, believe it or not. However, I don’t have hours to spend in the kitchen prepping dinner in time for their late afternoon arrival. There are tons of groceries to buy and sheets to change and if you could see my floors right now you’d surely notice there’s enough black fur floating around to build another DamDog, I swear. Housework will trump cooking time tomorrow, but that doesn’t mean I’m punting on the dinner menu (say you know me better than that!). This recipe will fool them all into thinking I spent the afternoon slaving away on a delicious, company-worthy main course when actually I was busy scrubbing blobs of blue toothpaste out of my girl’s sinks.
Blogs, Featured, Fresh, Frugal, Fabulous | July 10th, 2012
Posted on June 12th, 2012 by Leah Damron
The husband and I went to dinner at another couple’s house this past Friday night. We had brats on the grill and they were fabulous – my first brat of the season in fact, yum. Our hostess (we’ll call her ‘A.G.’) mentioned grilling anything more complicated than basic burgers and brats (like ribs, for instance) sends her into a total tiz. She said she has never and would never attempt ribs because she is convinced she would wreck them and not do it right and spend a lot of money on an inedible disaster. Well that’s a bunch of hooey, said I. Total and complete baloney. I’ve got the perfect recipe for foolproof ribs, and here you have it. Anyone can make them …. anyone!
Blogs, Featured, Fresh, Frugal, Fabulous | June 12th, 2012
Posted on June 5th, 2012 by Leah Damron
I’m constantly on the lookout for great grilling ideas. Easy ones. I don’t get in to the whole “let’s soak mesquite chips then build a dual cooking hi temp / low temp charcoal fire and smoke a twenty pound brisket for five hours” scene. When it comes to that type of grilling, I fully admit that I’m fighting outside my weight class. You’ve probably noticed by now I’m pretty much all about simple, uncomplicated, family-friendly, fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants recipes, and when it comes to grilling, I don’t really make any exceptions. Some would call me stubborn annnnnnnd …. I would have to agree.
Blogs, Featured, Fresh, Frugal, Fabulous | June 5th, 2012
Posted on May 15th, 2012 by Leah Damron
Can I just keep it real for a moment and tell you that when it came to making this chicken recipe, I was the big jerk last night. First of all, grilling is not my forte. I can handle your basic burger, flank steak, and even fish … but when it comes to chicken, I’m usually an epic failure, as was the case last night. Second of all, though I fully recognize that I’m a terrible chicken griller, that didn’t stop me from chatting on the phone, updating my Facebook status and correcting math homework when all the while, dinner was morphing into a carncinogenic nightmare out on the patio.
Blogs, Featured, Fresh, Frugal, Fabulous | May 15th, 2012
Posted on May 8th, 2012 by Leah Damron
A question posed on Sendik’s Facebook page this morning was “My favorite spring-time food is _____.” As I write this there are 12 responses; seven out of 12 respondees filled in their blanks with asparagus. My answer was “anything with grill marks.” If you like to get your grill on, here’s a great recipe for dressed up grilled sirloin, asparagus on the side.
Blogs, Featured, Fresh, Frugal, Fabulous | May 8th, 2012
Posted on October 5th, 2011 by Leah Damron
You might recognize this recipe — if you’ve been reading this blog for more than two years, that is — and by now you know I wouldn’t hit you with a re-run if it wasn’t something I really, really liked. It was absolutely my intention to share a new recipe today. But I stumbled upon this one and I couldn’t resist making it again!
Featured, Fresh, Frugal, Fabulous | October 5th, 2011
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Driscoll’s has been committed to growing strawberries for over 100 years. Each berry is hand-picked and must meet our quality standards for sweetness, size and color. Our strawberries are loaded with vitamin C, folate, fiber, potassium and antioxidants. Growing premium strawberries requires care, commitment and dedication. Driscoll’s ensures year-round availability by growing strawberries in Central and Southern California, Florida, Central Mexico and Baja. Long-stem strawberries are also offered at certain times of the year.
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Grade A. Quality Guarantee: If you are not 100% satisfied, return our product for a full refund. 1-888-423-0139. Visit www.shurfineinspires.com for our unique, inspired recipes. Product of USA.
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Driscoll's® Blueberries.
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www.driscolls.com.
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Cut and fried by hand in Milwaukee using 100% whole corn. Sendik's All Natural, Gluten Free Tortilla Chips are the perfect companion to Sendik's Homemade Pico De Gallo and Guacamole.
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cutieskids.com.
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Carefully crafted from a family recipe, seasoned with savory spices from around the world and slow roasted to perfection, our Ovengold Turkey Breast is like no other.
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Be 100% Fabulous with 50% Less Sugar & Calories
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The DORITOS brand is all about boldness. If you’re up to the challenge, grab a bag of DORITOS tortilla chips and get ready to make some memories you won’t soon forget. It’s a bold experience in snacking and beyond.
9.75 oz. bag of DORTIOS TAPATIO Flavored Tortilla Chips
Spicy taste of TAPATIO in a crunchy snack
Awesome DORITOS snack for sharing
Crunchy chips and boldness make DORITOS snacks awesome
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The DORITOS brand is all about boldness. If you’re up to the challenge, grab a bag of DORITOS tortilla chips and get ready to make some memories you won’t soon forget. It’s a bold experience in snacking and beyond.
9.75 oz. bag of DORITOS Salsa Verde Flavored Tortilla Chips
Crunchy DORITOS chips with a bold spicy flavor
Perfect for snacking
Crunchy chips and boldness make DORITOS snacks awesome
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FRITO-LAY
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Small can be a tall order of fun. Wonderfilled.
Family Size!
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Experience the great taste of Pepsi-Cola with amazing vanilla flavor. The perfect complement to your summer. (Limited time only).
Very Low Sodium
Visit pepsi.com
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It's the little things that make us happy. Wonderfilled.
Family Size!
Kosher Dairy
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NABISCO OREO
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100% pure grapefruit juices. 90 calories per 8 fl oz serving. Never from concentrate. Pasteurized. Enjoy Tropicana! Questions or comments? Call 1-800-237-7799. www.tropicana.com. Please recycle.
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Tropicana
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Tropicana
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Product of USA
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The DORITOS brand is all about boldness. If you’re up to the challenge, grab a bag of DORITOS tortilla chips and get ready to make some memories you won’t soon forget. It’s a bold experience in snacking and beyond.
9.75 oz. bag of DORITOS FLAMAS Flavored Tortilla Chips
Delicious bold spicy flavor tortilla chips
Great DORITOS chips for sharing
Crunchy chips and boldness make DORITOS snacks awesome
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FRITO-LAY
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DORITOS
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PepsiCo
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Pepsi
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0% Fat
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Kosher
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