Gift Ideas, Gift Wrap, Recipes and More

Posted by Cindy on December 30th, 2006 in Family, Gift Ideas, Valentine's Day

Its always hard to find that extra special gift for him!  Yet we try and try year after year to find that perfect gift.  Here are a few ideas to help you out with those special occasions.

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Posted by Cindy on December 30th, 2006 in Snack Food Recipes

3 cups shredded lettuce
1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup chopped red sweet pepper (and/or yellow sweet pepper)
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1 8-ounce carton dairy sour cream

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Posted by Cindy on December 28th, 2006 in Recipes

I read this poem today.  With the way that Christmas has come and gone and the New Year is on its way.  I thought it was fitting to share it here today.
Another year has passed
And we’re all a little older.
Last summer felt hotter
And the winter seemed much colder.

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Posted by Cindy on December 28th, 2006 in Snack Food Recipes

I know that this recipe sounds a little different.  But this Spicy Pretzel recipe is from a friend of mine.  She makes these at all of her parties and she can not keep the bowl filled.  I hope that you all enjoy.

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Posted by Cindy on December 28th, 2006 in Snack Food Recipes

1/2 cup butter
2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1-1/2 tsp. seasoned salt
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. onion powder

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Posted by Cindy on December 28th, 2006 in Snack Food Recipes

9 cups Chex cereals (Corn, Rice and/or Wheat)

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

1/2 cup peanut butter

1/4 cup margarine

1 tsp. vanilla extract

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Posted by Cindy on December 28th, 2006 in Snack Food Recipes

2 cups corn Chex

2 cups rice Chex

2 cups sesame rice crackers, broken

1 cup tiny pretzel twists

3/4 cup wasabi peas

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Posted by Cindy on December 28th, 2006 in Snack Food Recipes

3 tablespoons butter
1 envelope dry golden onion recipe soup mix
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
8 ounces unsalted dry roasted mixed nuts
Blend dry soup mix with sugar and cumin. In a large skillet, melt the butter and stir in the dry soup mixture. Add nuts and cook over medium heat about 5 minutes or until nuts [...]

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Posted by Cindy on December 28th, 2006 in Gift Ideas, Valentine's Day

Now that Christmas has come and gone; and New Years is well on its way; Its time for us all to start planning for Valentine’s Day.   Why fuss with the crowd again just for Valentines Day.  Here are the top five ideas and place to purchase your Valentine an extra special gift online.

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Posted by Cindy on December 28th, 2006 in Dessert Recipes, Main Dishes

1 large pineapple, ripe, leaves reserved, peeled, cored, and cut into chunks
3 pears, peeled, halved, and cored
2 cups cooled camomile tea
1/2 cup fragrant dessert wine (recommended: Muscat de Beaumes de Venise or Sauternes)
Honey
Freshly squeezed lemon juice

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