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There are many simple pleasures in life, and it is important to share them with those you love. I appreciated many times learning in the kitchen with my parents. They spent time teaching my sisters and me how to cook, how to clean, and how to be a [...]

The last of my Pampered Chef “Must Haves” Series is #4 - The Bamboo Spoon Set. While I know bamboo spoons are easy to find all over the cooking world, these spoons are stellar.
The Pampered Chef spoons are far above the competition - non-staining, non-breaking, and guaranteed by a warranty! These spoons are great. [...]

The third of four Pampered Chef “Must Haves” is the Classic Batter Bowl. This batter bowl is at its least a glass mixing bowl with a plastic, tight-fitting lid. But it is so much more than that! This is a measuring bowl, complete with measurements on the side, allowing you to mix and measure [...]

This is my second of four recommendations for great products from Pampered Chef. My number 2 “Must Have” is the Micro-Cooker. This a stylish black plastic bowl with lid. It mimics a saucepan, with a plastic pot with tight-fitting lid. The lid snaps into place so it can be turned upside down without any accidents. [...]

My first recommendation for a Pampered Chef “Must Have” is the Quick Stir Pitcher. This pitcher is simply amazing! I know it doesn’t sound too exciting - a pitcher. But this quick stir pitcher has an amazing feature. It has a plunger that you pump up and down in order to mix your [...]

If you ask an average cook what he or she likes best in her kitchen, I guarantee she could tell you! It is no secret that most people have particular “tools and tricks” of the trade that they prefer to use. And that makes sense. You like to use what you are good at using [...]

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While I am not as good at making them at home, I love smoothies. On this post, I am almost speaking to myself! Did you know we are supposed to get 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day! WOW! A day! Think about your daily menu. Does it include 5 [...]

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I have come across an amazing recipe! Not only does it taste great and is easy to make, it is Weight-Watchers friendly. Friends of mine on the diet introduced me to this versatile recipe, and it is exciting to have it in my arsenal.
The basic recipe is this:
-1 cake mix, 1 small [...]