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fried apples

Cooked Apples

This is an old southern favorite! We called them fried apples when I was growing up.  To make Fried Apples Core and slice apples Melt 2-3 tablespoons butter in a large frying pan. Place apple slices in pan. Should be enough to fill pan. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Stir gently to mix completely. Cook…

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ham

Perfectly Easy Ham

Ham is not a particularly healthy choice, but we enjoy it once or twice a year – Christmas and Easter. It’s pretty easy. This was actually the way my grandmother did it, and I still make it this way – Place the ham in the roasting pan, cut side down. Score the ham lengthwise at…

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Current Recalls W/E 4/11/2025

Cabot Creamery Extra Creamy Premium Butter, Sea Salted Cabot Creamery issued a voluntarily recall for a single lot of its Extra Creamy Premium Butter, Sea Salted, in seven states, totaling 1,700 pounds across 189 cases, after testing found it to be contaminated with elevated levels of coliform bacteria, possibly fecal contamination. More Info Stouffer’s and…

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stress headache

Stress Awareness Month

From the CDC – National Stress Awareness Month National Stress Awareness Month occurs annually in April to bring attention to the negative impact stress can have on your life. Being able to recognize common symptoms of stress can help you manage them. Managing stress can improve both your mental and physical well-being. Stress can cause…

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Meat Shortage

Make Your Meat Go Farther

OK, so the price of pretty much everything is going up. Wow. Don’t panic! I got you! As a working single mom, who did spend some time on food stamps (SNAP), I learned how to cut that grocery budget, and still have good food on the table every night. First, lets start with portion control….

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Important recalls

Recalls you need to know about

I’m letting you know about these recalls because these are popular products that many of you use. Coca Cola If you live in Illinois or Wisconsin, you should be aware of a Coca Cola recall. The soda being recalled are 12-count packs of Coca-Cola Original Taste with a UPC of “0 49000-00634 6” on each…

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Italian green beans with tomatoes

Italian Green Beans and Tomatoes

If you’re looking for something different, and easy, this fits the bill! 1 lb. Fresh green beans trimmed 1 pint cherry tomatoes quartered or grape tomatoes halved, or small tomatoes sliced and halved. ¼ cup Italian dressing Optional – diced onion Cook beans in a small amount of water for 10 to 15 minutes, or…

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