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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LB
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The U.S. Dept of Agriculture has recommended the use of an accurate meat thermometer when cooking ground beef or ground beef patties. An internal temperature of 160 degrees is considered safe for consumption. | | Product of USA
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Driscoll's® Raspberries. Only the finest berries™. Net Wt 6 oz.
Patent pending. Visit: www.driscolls.com.
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Manufacturer
Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
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Driscoll's
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LB
Description
Product of USA
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1 lb
Description
Quality produce since 1922. Product of USA.
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Manufacturer
Wish Farms
Brand
Wish Farms
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ea
Identifier
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Description
Donut Varieties:
Glazed Apple Fritters
Bismarks: Bavarian Filled, Unfilled, Raspberry Filled, Buttercream
Cake Donuts: Chocolate Frosted, Vanilla Frosted, Plain, Powdered Sugar
Chocolate Cake Donuts with Chocolate
Chocolate Raised Ring Donuts
Crullers: Glazed, Vanilla, Chocolate
French Donuts: Vanilla, Chocolate, Glazed
Unfilled Long Johns: Chocolate, Vanilla, Marble
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LB
Description
Product of PERU and MEXICO
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LB
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Description
For more than 100 years, the Driscoll’s name has meant fresh, delicious strawberries. Working with independent growers, each strawberry is hand-picked at peak ripeness to meet strict quality standards.
Identifier
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Manufacturer
Produce
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Produce
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Identifier
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LB
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Description
Product of USA
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gal
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12 oz
Description
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.
Identifier
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1 pk
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LB
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Truss
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dozen
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ea
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gal
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pack
Description
Contains: Wheat, Soy. Net Weight 12 OZ
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ea
Identifier
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8 oz
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LB
Description
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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1/2 gal
Description
Milk from farmers who pledge to not use artificial growth hormones.
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Manufacturer
KEMPS LLC
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KEMPS
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ea
Identifier
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Description
Grade A. Fresh eggs. Quality guarantee. Visit www.shurfineinspires.com for our unique, inspired recipes. United Egg Producers Certified: Produced in compliance with United Egg Producers' Animal Husbandry Guidelines. www.uspcertified.com. Product of USA.
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SHURFINE INTERNATIONAL INC
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SHURFRESH
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Product of USA
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LB
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LB
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1/2 gal
Description
Milk from farmers who pledge to not use artificial growth hormones.
Identifier
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Manufacturer
KEMPS LLC
Brand
KEMPS
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lb
Identifier
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LB
Description
The U.S. Dept of Agriculture has recommended the use of an accurate meat thermometer when cooking ground beef or ground beef patties. An internal temperature of 160 degrees is considered safe for consumption. | | Product of USA
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LB
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4139
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LB
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LB
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Product of USA
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ea
Description
Hot House/Long Seedless/Telegraph/Continental
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LB
Description
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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ea
Identifier
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6 oz
Description
Driscoll's® Blackberries. Only the finest berries™. Net Wt 6 oz 170 g.
Comments Contact us. Call 1-800-871-3333. Visit www.driscolls.com.
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Manufacturer
Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.
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Driscoll's
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ea
Description
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Daisy® Brand Pure & Natural® Sour Cream.
Grade A. Pasteurized. (877) 292-9830. daisybrand.com.
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Daisy Brand
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Daisy
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8 oz
Identifier
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LB
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ea
Description
Product of Costa Rica.NET WEIGHT 1 OZ
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Identifier
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1 lb
Description
1 Pound Bag of Cello Carrots
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Grimmway Farms
Brand
Grimmway
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LB
Description
Wild Caught. Product of China
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Size
ea
Description
Contains: Wheat, Soy.
Identifier
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Size
9.75 oz
Description
Doritos® Tapatio® Salsa Picante® Hot Sauce Tortilla Chips. Guaranteed fresh. Flavored seasoning. Net Wt. 9 3/4 oz (276.4 g).
Tapatio is a registered trademark of Tapatio Foods, LLC. used under license. Questions or Comments Freshness guaranteed or this snack's on us. Call: 1-800-352-4477. During weekdays from 9:00am to 4:30pm Central Time. Visit our website @ www.fritolay.com. Visit: www.doritos.com. © 2013 Frito-Lay North America, Inc.
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Manufacturer
Frito-Lay, Inc.
Brand
Doritos
Size
16.85 oz
Description
Bringing Families Together. It was the passion of our founder, Gaspare "Papa Palermo" Fallucca to help bring families together over great Italian food. Papa started our pizzeria in America with the recipes he brought from Sicily, the same recipes that inspired our Primo Thin pizza. This pizza is truly deserving of the name Primo, the Italian word for first. We start our Primo Thin pizzas with an ultra-thin crispy crust, top it with our handcrafted sauces and then add a rich selection of restaurant-quality toppings. This is a great pizza for those in your family looking for a lighter, more sophisticated taste. While a lot has changed in fifty years, our commitment to family and authentic Italian food has never wavered, something we're sure you'll notice after just one bite. The Fallucca Family, Giacomo, Angelo, Peter, Laurie, Nicholas.
U.S. inspected and passed by Department of Agriculture.
Family Owned with Pride Since 1964
Real® Seal. Made with 100% Real Cheese
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Manufacturer
PALERMO'S PIZZA
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PALERMO'S PRIMO THIN
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8pk 12oz
Description
Pepsi-Cola® Made With Real Sugar Wild Cherry. Flavor with other natural flavors. 150 Calories per bottle. 12 fl oz (355 ml).
Contains 0% juice. Very low sodium. Caffeine content: 38mg/12 fl oz. Please recycle. Pepsi-Cola and the Pepsi Globe are registered trademarks of PepsiCo, Inc. Product Questions Call: 1-800-433-2652. Visit: www.pepsi.com.
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PepsiCo
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Pepsi-Cola
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12 pk
Description
It's the great taste of Pepsi with a splash of vanilla, for a taste that's smooth yet not too sweet.
The Not-So-Vanilla Vanilla
Very Low Sodium
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Manufacturer
PEPSI
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DIET PEPSI
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12 pk
Description
Diet Pepsi Lime
With Other Natural Flavors.
0 Calories Per Can.
12 Cans.
Contains no juice.
sugar free. Very low sodium.
35mg or less per 240 ml (8 fl oz).
Caffeine content: 38 mg/12 fl oz.
www.pepsi.com.
Pepsi and the Pepsi globe are registered trademarks of PepsiCo. Inc.
Please recycle.
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PepsiCo
Brand
Diet Pepsi
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59 oz
Description
Tropicana Trop50® Pineapple Mango Juice Beverage from Concentrate. 50% Less sugar & calories than 100% juice blends. No artificial sweeteners. 100% Vitamin C. 50 calories per 8 fl oz serving.
42% Juice. Pasteurized. Per 8 oz serving. Sugar - Trop50 - 11g. 100% Juice blends - 25g. Calories - Trop50 - 50. 100% Juice blends - 120. Tropicana and Trop50 are registered trademarks of Tropicana Products, Inc. Enjoy Tropicana! Questions or comments Call 1-800-237-7799. www.trop50.com. Please recycle. ©2012 Tropicana Products, Inc.
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Manufacturer
Tropicana Products, Inc
Brand
Tropicana
Size
12 pk
Description
Don't be fooled by that sweet pink color. There's nothing cute and cuddly about this Brisk. It's got intense strawberry and melon flavors that will give your taste buds a real workout.
Blast your thirst with the bold, fruit-flavored taste
That's Brisk, baby!
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Manufacturer
PEPSI
Brand
LIPTON BRISK
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12 pk
Description
Natural and artificial flavored. Made with real sugar. Per Can: 150 calories; 0 g sat fat (0% DV); 30 mg sodium (1% DV); 39 g sugars. Very low sodium. See unit container for manufacturer's identity. Caffeine Content: 38 mg/12 fl oz. www.pepsi.com. Please recycle.
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1200013050
Manufacturer
PepsiCo
Brand
Pepsi
Size
9.75 oz
Description
Guaranteed fresh until printed date or this snack's on us. Questions or comments? 1-800-352-4477. Mon-Fri 9:00am to 4:30pm CT. Email or chat at fritolay.com. Visit our website at fritolay.com. Snack boldly. Follow us for more bold experiences. Facebook: Find us on: facebook.com/doritosusa. Twitter: Follow us on Twitter at doritos.
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Manufacturer
Frito Lay
Brand
Doritos
Size
750 ml
Identifier
00098709436299
SKU/UPC
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Size
59 oz
Description
Tropicana® Trop50® Farmstand Apple Juice Beverage from Concentrate. 50% Less sugar & calories than the leading apple juice. No artificial sweeteners. 100% Vitamin C. 50 calories per 8 fl oz serving.
43% Juice. Per 8 oz serving. Sugar - Trop50: 12g. Apple juice - 24g Calories - Trop50: 50. Apple juice - 110. Tropicana and Trop50 are registered trademarks of Tropicana Products, Inc. Enjoy Tropicana! Questions or comments Call 1-800-237-7799. www.trop50.com. Please recycle. ©2012 Tropicana Products, Inc.
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SKU/UPC
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Manufacturer
Tropicana Products, Inc
Brand
Tropicana
Size
32 oz
Description
Naturally flavored with other natural flavors. 80 calories per 12 fl oz serving. Comments? 1-800-884-2867 or visit Gatorade.com. Partially produced with genetic engineering. Proven hydration with electrolytes. Contains no fruit juice.
Identifier
00052000102406
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Manufacturer
Gatorade
Brand
Gatorade
Size
5.3 oz
Description
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
Identifier
00036632038401
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Manufacturer
DANNON COMPANY INC., THE
Brand
LIGHT & FIT
Size
12 pk
Description
Crush® Cherry Soda. 12 pack. Caffeine free. Naturally and artificially flavored. 170 calories per can. 12-12 fl oz cans (144 fl oz). 12-355 ml cans (4.3L). 4 Marvel, only in theaters.
Contains no juice. Caffeine free. See unit container for manufacturer's identity. Crush is a registered trademark of Dr Pepper/Seven Up, Inc. Please recycle. Fantastic 4, Crush, Strawberry. The Invisible Woman. Fantastic 4, Crush, Grape. Mr. Fantastic. Fantastic 4, Crush, Cherry. The Human Torch. Fantastic 4, Crush, Orange. The Thing. Consumer comments 1-866-ASK-CRUSH. Fantastic four ©2015 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All rights reserved. Fantastic Four character names and their distinctive likenesses: TM & ©2015 Marvel Entertainment, LLC and its subsidiaries. All rights reserved. ©2015 Dr Pepper/Seven Up, Inc.
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Manufacturer
Dr Pepper Snapple Group
Brand
Crush
Size
LB
Identifier
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SKU/UPC
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Size
ea
Description
FRESH
Identifier
00261430000002
SKU/UPC
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Size
12 oz
Identifier
00874896007081
SKU/UPC
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Size
10.7 oz
Description
Great for cooking. 90 calories per 1/2 cup. Recipes are a click away. CampbellsKitchen.com. Labels for Education: Clip & earn 1 point for your school! labelsforeducation.com. For More Recipes, Visit: CampbellsKitchen.com. Satisfaction guaranteed. If you have questions or comments, please call 1-800-257-8443. Please have code and date information from container. Visit our Website at: www.campbellsoup.com. Steel: Please recycle where facilities available. Cooked with care in the USA.
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Manufacturer
Campbell Soup
Brand
Campbells
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1 gal
Identifier
00025586900193
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2558690019
Size
16 oz
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LB
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