Posted on September 25th, 2013 by Leah Damron
Sometimes the DamKids love what they order in a restaurant so much that they ask if I can duplicate the dish at home. Once in a while, I’m able to come close (this tortilla soup, for instance); other times (like when it comes to authentic Chinese food) … not so much. And I tell them simply that that’s why restaurants were invented in the first place.
Blogs, Featured, Fresh, Frugal, Fabulous | September 25th, 2013
Posted on January 29th, 2013 by Leah Damron
I got this idea from a friend who doesn’t really like to cook, so there’s not really a precise recipe here today — more like just a short list of good quality ingredients you gather up and layer together then roll tightly and bake and magically, this melty and delicious loaf of yumminess will appear in your oven 25 minutes later. Not bad for a weeknight, eh? Not bad for a homemade dinner compiled from a visit to Sendik’s deli. And not a bad idea at all to serve one or two of these babies while you’re watching the Super Bowl on Sunday night.
Featured, Fresh, Frugal, Fabulous | January 29th, 2013
Posted on February 7th, 2012 by Leah Damron
One of my New Year’s resolutions was to cut out cocktails during the week. But because I am the master self-enabler — and also really, really good at justifying just about anything — I make exceptions when it comes to adding cocktail ingredients to food. Case in point: Penne ala Vodka.
Blogs, Featured, Fresh, Frugal, Fabulous | February 7th, 2012
Posted on July 13th, 2011 by Leah Damron
I have this friend and she’s a super adventurous cook. She uses recipes as jumping off points – sometimes she doesn’t even use a recipe – and everything she makes is fabulous. Her signature-no-recipe-salad-dressing, for example, is TO DIE FOR. Every time I try to nail her down on the ingredients she’s like, “oh, I don’t know, I never do the same thing twice, it’s a little of this, a little of that” real casual-like and la-di-da and it drives me CRAZY because I am sooooo not that kind of cook.
Featured, Fresh, Frugal, Fabulous | July 13th, 2011
Posted on March 25th, 2011 by Leah Damron
I feel almost embarrassed to tell you about this salad today, because it’s so versatile that it’s practically not even a recipe. But because I think like a food blogger and not a normal person, I feel compelled to chat about it anyhow. Five (count ’em, five!) of the main ingredients are on sale, so it would practically be like withholding information for me not to speak about it.
Featured, Fresh, Frugal, Fabulous | March 25th, 2011
Posted on February 23rd, 2011 by Leah Damron
Even though I’ve shoveled our front walk and patio three times in the past 48 hours, I know that spring is just around the corner. It’s gotta be, right? Only four short days ago the snow was all but gone, my girlies and their friends were riding bikes in the cul-de-sac, and picnicking on heart-shaped cupcakes on beach towels in the driveway. Now this! And say it ain’t so, John Mulan – but there’s more on the way?
Featured, Fresh, Frugal, Fabulous | February 23rd, 2011
Posted on October 12th, 2010 by Leah Damron
Ever since Cross Country came into our lives earlier this fall, here is the scene that plays out at our house every afternoon. Two sweaty runners stumble through the door around 5:30 and they’re absolutely ravenous and a little on the grumpy side and they can barely wait until dinner is served. There are no pleasantries such as “Hi Mom, you’re looking pretty today” only “WHEN’S DINNER I’M STARVING WHAT ARE WE HAVING?!?” And they’re reaching for Ho-Ho’s and Ding Dong’s and Cheeze-Its and all other manner of calories available for immediate consumption. It’s like a feeding frenzy you’ve not seen before. Or maybe you have. Maybe I’m just a newbie because I’ve never had rapidly growing teenagers who go out and run five miles after school every da’gum day.
Featured, Fresh, Frugal, Fabulous | October 12th, 2010
Posted on September 20th, 2010 by Leah Damron
The weekend has rolled around again and as part of my normal Friday routine, I’ve stocked the fridge with milk, oj, fruit, eggs, and bacon (among other provisions) to last through breakfasts and lunches and snack after snack – hopefully enough until Sunday afternoon, when I’ll be back in Sendik’s, gathering still more groceries for Sunday supper. But that’s a good 48 hours off. First things first. We have a lot of weekend ahead of us!
Featured, Fresh, Frugal, Fabulous | September 20th, 2010
Posted on May 10th, 2010 by Leah Damron
We sat down to the dinner table last night and for the first three minutes: total silence. Total silence followed by comments such as “Good dinner, Mom!”, and “REALLY good dinner, Mamacita!”, and “Yeah, nice job!” I just love it when I hit a home run, I really do. I live for dinner time glory.
Featured, Fresh, Frugal, Fabulous | May 10th, 2010
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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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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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Cuties® E-Z Peel Seedless California Mandarins.
cutieskids.com.
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Milk from farmers who pledge to not use artificial growth hormones.
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Product of USA | | Disclaimer: It is recommended from the USDA that all meat be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
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Product of USA.
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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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Tropicana
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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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DORITOS
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Small can be a tall order of fun. Wonderfilled.
Family Size!
Kosher Dairy
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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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Tropicana
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What's in a Sprite Zero?It's perfectly clear.Simple ingredients, zero calories, zero caffeine and natural flavors.Feel good about your choice.
A Product of The Coca–Cola Company
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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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59 oz
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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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Description
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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With other natural flavors. 0 calories, carbs or sugar. Sugar free, very low sodium. Caffeine content: 38 mg/12 fl oz.
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PepsiCo
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Pepsi
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5.3 oz
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The flavor of rich caramel is expertly blended into luscious yogurt, and with a slight, subdued salty note to enhance flavor, this is the ultimate 70 calorie snack in a cup. Go ahead—indulge!
No Artificial Colors or Preservatives
0% Fat
70 calories per 5.3oz serving
Kosher
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DANNON COMPANY INC., THE
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LIGHT & FIT
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LB
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