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Pumpkin Ice Cream Recipe on Weather.com

Funny I was just thinking about whether or not I want to bring my ice cream maker to the Philippines, when I got an email that my Pumpkin Ice Cream recipe is featured on Page 4 of Weather.com’s article, “10 … Continue reading

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Matryoshka Measuring Cups

Aren’t they cute? These Matryoshka measuring cups store nested inside one another, like Matryoshka dolls. It takes a little getting used to measuring cups without handles, but not impossible to work with. 6-cup set includes 1/4 cup, 1/3 cup, 1/2 … Continue reading

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Modern Wife Updates

Clipped from: www.modernwife.com (share this clip) How do you like the new look for Modern Wife? I updated from a static html site to this new dynamic WordPress blog platform. It was a huge job, but definitely worth it. I … Continue reading

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Popsicles

Homemade popsicles are easy to make. You can pour fruit juice in ice trays, stick little cocktail stirrers in them and freeze. That’s the shortest short version, I suppose. Now if you want to make homemade popsicles in style, go … Continue reading

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Personal Trainer: Cooking for Nintendo DS

Personal Trainer: Cooking was a Christmas stocking stuffer from my husband. I love trying out new recipes and new ways of cooking, so it was very exciting for me to try cooking along with my Nintendo DS. There are hundreds … Continue reading

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Breadman Breadmaker

I love my Breadman breadmaker! About twice a week I make white bread for my family, who love sandwiches and french toast. And who can resist the smell of freshly baked bread? Easy recipes in a booklet included with the … Continue reading

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Bennington Potters

Around the beginning of September I start getting anxious about the coming holidays. In my family, it gets quite busy. October is my birthday, our wedding anniversary and Halloween. November is my daughter’s birthday and Thanksgiving. And then of course … Continue reading

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Blueberry Ice Cream and Sorbet

There she is! My beautiful red Cuisinart ice cream maker. My mouth is watering just looking at it. I made two desserts this weekend: Blueberry Ice Cream and Blueberry Sorbet. Ingredients Blueberry Sorbet 1 1/4 cup sugar 1 cup water … Continue reading

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Dessert Disaster

All right, I’ll admit it. I’m a gadget geek. I love computers, peripherals, cameras. I love knitting needles and the doodads that make knitting fun and easy. And I love kitchen droids that buzz and beep. I have two new … Continue reading

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Kitchen Tools and Appliances

The Steamer In my kitchen, the steamer is the appliance I use the most. I can steam a sweet potato, cut in two, two corn cobs and on the second level, chopped broccoli and carrots. Steam brings all the flavor … Continue reading

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