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Showing posts from January, 2011

Homemade Taco Seasoning

I previously posted about how every year I try to take better advantage of time, store sales, etc. to prepare some meals in advance to either stock the freezer or make the rest of the week easier, however why stop with the perishables?!  One of my favorite pantry staples is definitely taco seasoning, and I finally got rid of all the prepackaged taco seasoning in our pantry and made my own.  It takes less than 5 minutes to make up a big batch of homemade taco seasoning so I don't know why it took me so long, but now that I have I'll never buy another packet again!

Sometimes I'm a little nervous to try something homemade when it's always delicious from a box, packet, etc. because the flavor just isn't the same, however there was no need to be nervous about this!  Not only is it not full of preservatives, it's still full of flavor!  Seriously, make a batch of this and you won't regret it!  Keep it in the pantry and you'll be one step closer to having a qu…

Classic Chicken Noodle Soup



Homemade Chocolate Pudding & a Special Craving!

I know, I know - I've been slacking!  But, I assure you, it's for a very good cause.   Rob and I are having a baby!  Our first child is due June 27, 2011 and we couldn't be more excited!  I've been feeling great, in relation to how I expected to feel, however I've just been exhausted.  I haven't stopped cooking and baking, though admittedly I have slowed down a bit.  However, the lack of blogging lately is just due to pure laziness.  As I mentioned, I've been exhausted, so I either didn't feel like taking pictures of my food, or if I did take pictures they still need to be loaded and/or edited before I can post.

Though we don't know the sex yet, this baby definitely takes after daddy, or is all girl, because I've been having some major chocolate cravings.  Chocolate has never been my go-to flavor choice, though I don't dislike it, but the last few months I've been wanting it all.the.time.  However, not just any chocolate - I want soft and…

Sugar Cookie Place Cards

