kathleen s. posted an article on Are You Hungry? - Jan 22, 2012, 9:52 pm
Happy New year everyone, I’ve missed you. Have you tried the new Kikkoman Kara-Age Soy-Ginger Seasoned coating mix yet? It has a wonderful flavor and provides a batter-like crust for fried fish and chicken. Each box contains two packages of coating mix. The premix mak...
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kathleen s. posted an article on Are You Hungry? - Dec 7, 2011, 10:57 pm
My family loves a good pizza. While each has their favorite combination, no medley of pizza is ever turned away! Research confirms that my family is not of an elite pizza group but rather in line with the pizza commonality. A fan of homemade dough and Italian ...
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kathleen s. posted an article on Are You Hungry? - Nov 25, 2011, 11:52 pm
Duncan Hines Amazing Glaze - Easy Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cake Happy Thanksgiving!! Isn’t it funny how mothers know exactly what foods to serve regardless of the circumstances. We planned for a small dinner with a few family members. My sons could not attend....
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kathleen s. posted an article on Are You Hungry? - Nov 24, 2011, 11:51 pm
Green Giant Steamers add a fresh vegetable flavor and feel to this traditional casserole. Moreover, the meal is perfect for leftover turkey, easy to prepare, and ideal for Black Friday. A healthy portion of vegetables while offering a fast and hearty meal alternative for a busy,...
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kathleen s. posted an article on Are You Hungry? - Nov 19, 2011, 1:07 pm
It was a conundrum of sorts. You see, I very much enjoy hummus however, the carnivores were the big challenge. Experience has shown me the mere mention of hummus invokes expressions of disgust. Being a psychiatrist mom and wife, I included the words spicy, salsa, blog, and homemade pizza in...
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kathleen s. posted an article on Are You Hungry? - Nov 5, 2011, 2:53 pm
Top 10 Tastemaker Tervis Tumbler Beverage Recipes - Tervis tumblers are amazing. Guaranteed for Life Photo: The Kitchen Noob Tervis tumblers seem indestructible. They are made to resist cracking, melting, and shattering. Tervis says, “Don’t take it as a dare or anything, but ...
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kathleen s. posted an article on Are You Hungry? - Nov 2, 2011, 8:28 am
Most would agree that pasta is economical and a much loved comfort food. However, macaroni and sardines isn't a well-received pasta dish or at least not by my American friends. I would hear “No, that’s too hard core Italian for me,” or more often, “Eeewww pasta and sardines sounds wors...
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kathleen s. posted an article on Are You Hungry? - Oct 23, 2011, 4:36 pm
A Halloween and Monday night football dinner combo that is easy, fun for the kids and ideal football food! What’s more the Foodbuzz Tastemaker program sent me Simply Potatoes coupons which made this meal even easier. First I made a quick chili con carne....
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kathleen s. posted an article on Are You Hungry? - Oct 17, 2011, 1:28 am
What do pumpkins, Godiva, Triberr, and FoodBuzz have in common? Pumpkin Recipes! The breezy and below 90 temperatures here in SW Florida were enough to inspire the purchase of a sugar pumpkin. Couple the beautiful weather with inspiration from my foodie tribe mate Arlene and G...
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kathleen s. posted an article on Are You Hungry? - Oct 9, 2011, 10:37 pm
Lentils are delicious, versatile, and easy to prepare. Sometime after my first son was born, thirty years ago, a dietician provided me with numerous healthy and economical meals. Lentils were included in many of those recipes. Healthy and economical is a very alluring combination these days as...
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kathleen s. posted an article on Are You Hungry? - Oct 1, 2011, 12:46 pm
UPS surprised me with a double delivery, chocolate and coffee on the same day, woo hoo! Oh my gosh, be still my heart, the first box filled with Ghirardelli chocolates and dark chocolates are my all time favorite. The depth of my chocolate obsession prevailed, couldn't wait t...
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kathleen s. posted an article on Are You Hungry? - Sep 18, 2011, 9:44 pm
Chocolate Coffee Bundt Cake Recipe - Kelapo Coconut Oil - Take Two With autumn fast approaching, food bloggers are presenting fall inspired recipes in massive quantities. Florida temperatures are still in the low 90s, hardly the fall weather most are experi...
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kathleen s. posted an article on Are You Hungry? - Sep 12, 2011, 12:03 am
Given an opportunity via Foodbuzz Tastemaker program to sample and compare Sargento Cheese prompted a big grin followed by hubby’s famous quote, “You love cheese”! I’m a cheese aficionada to the max. That phrase came from a commercial back in the day and stuck with the fami...
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kathleen s. posted an article on Are You Hungry? - Sep 5, 2011, 10:34 pm
The day after a holiday can be very stressful for Moms, especially those with school-aged children. What better a time to offer this review of Birds Eye® Voila!® prepared meals, right? Birdseye offers Voila!® ready-made meals in two sizes, regular and family size. I found the regular ...
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kathleen s. posted an article on Are You Hungry? - Aug 29, 2011, 10:27 pm
Tropical Infused Chocolate Snack Cake - Kelapo Coconut Oil - Take One The dog days of summer has severely limited the turnout of home baked goods in my kitchen. Unfortunately, the season has little effect on my cake cravings. When this jar of Kelapo Coconut ...
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kathleen s. posted an article on Are You Hungry? - Aug 21, 2011, 11:46 pm
Birds Eye Chef’s Favorites are steam fresh and ready to serve side dishes and worthy of the name Chef’s Favorites. The texture and flavor of the vegetables is incredibly fresh, second only to fresh from the garden. The sauces’ being marketed as light is a bit misleading as I found them ...
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kathleen s. posted an article on Are You Hungry? - Aug 15, 2011, 12:08 am
This is a new recipe idea for using leftover fresh cooked vegetables. Combining and saving small amounts of veggies is a long time practice of mine. Normally, leftover veggies go into an airtight container to be used later in the week. Oftentimes these end up in a casserole or goulash style di...
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kathleen s. posted an article on Are You Hungry? - Aug 1, 2011, 11:00 pm
Black, sweet, and never cream I am a devoted, long-time coffee drinker. However, iced coffee always gave me heartburn. Given that fact, a bit of ingenuity was required to answer a call from Godiva and the Foodbuzz Tastemaker program for a special summer iced coffee or blended drink recipe.
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kathleen s. posted an article on Are You Hungry? - Jul 24, 2011, 10:37 pm
Made with Breakstones new jalapeño flavored sour cream this creamy chicken and potato recipe was darn delicious. The recipe evolved as a result of hosting a Breakstones Sour Cream House Party. Ready in just over an hour, busy moms will find this quick and easy chicken recipe a s...
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kathleen s. posted an article on Are You Hungry? - Jul 20, 2011, 11:52 pm
Pork loin is an economical and healthy cut of pork. Being as such, I often purchase whole pork loins for added savings, which are generally 9 – 10 lbs, and divide before freezing. Upon scripting this pork loin recipe, five pork loin roasts were in the freezer. The North Carolina Pork c...
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kathleen s. posted an article on Are You Hungry? - Jul 11, 2011, 11:20 pm
Being a spicy foods enthusiast, I jumped at the opportunity to test the new KC Masterpiece Buffalo Marinade. As luck would have it, the bottle arrived just as “the other brand” of buffalo sauce was empty. Don’t you just love it when fate works in your favor! Buffalo sauce is used in my kitchen...
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kathleen s. posted an article on Are You Hungry? - Jul 4, 2011, 12:22 am
Being an enthusiast of spicy and Latin flavors, I was delighted when presented with an opportunity to sample and share Breakstone’s new flavored sour creams. I’m sure my family and friends laughed receiving an invitation to a spicy sour cream house party. I know I would have. Breakstone’s new ...
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kathleen s. posted an article on Are You Hungry? - Jun 25, 2011, 1:22 am
Time passes too quickly these days; I haven’t posted a recipe for almost 3 weeks! Did you all think we stopped eating? The food deliveries have been a steady stream of dessert items - cake mixes, cookies, and even some gluten free baking mixes. June has definitely been the month of desserts! Befor...
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kathleen s. posted an article on Are You Hungry? - Jun 6, 2011, 7:01 pm
The pantry and fridge were quite fruitless apart from three fresh, ripe peaches and a can of cranberry sauce. Not a good situation for a fruity dessert yearning let me tell you. Who craves cobbler in the summer anyway? Nevertheless, it was that fruity obsession in combination with Taste of Home peac...
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kathleen s. posted an article on Are You Hungry? - May 22, 2011, 11:24 pm
My dad moved in with us last Memorial Day. Dinner has become an interesting culinary adventure for me. Casseroles are without doubt a favorite of octogenarians, which is someone in their 80's. Serve a ground beef casserole and a homemade dessert like this rice pudding or this minty chocolate pie an...
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kathleen s. posted an article on Are You Hungry? - May 15, 2011, 6:20 pm
I have an online friend who brags that Daybreak is Utah's favorite place to live and even to buy a new home. The town website boasts that over the past several years more people have moved to Daybreak in South Jordan than to any other new-home community in Utah. Ok what is the allure? Beings ...
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kathleen s. posted an article on Are You Hungry? - May 8, 2011, 4:07 pm
Chicken is irresistible and my favorite entree. Although the collection of chicken recipes is endless, my hubby prefers chicken spicy and crispy. Fried chicken is his favorite but has accepted the spicy oven fried version in the name of lowering cholesterol. Every new chicken recipe announcement is ...
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kathleen s. posted an article on Are You Hungry? - May 2, 2011, 10:42 pm
I missed you all last week! Easter was a quiet and relaxing day for us. Indeed, it may have been the first holiday ever spent without extended family, friends, or children present. While I do prefer the excitement and bustle of holidays, I must admit this was a pleasant change. We ate a traditional ...
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kathleen s. posted an article on Are You Hungry? - Apr 20, 2011, 12:11 am
Tight Budgets and fine foods make it the perfect time for another savory cake recipe. If you enjoyed making mud pies as child, get ready for a Latin Flavored walk down memory lane! Taken from 20, 40, 60 Fresh Food Fast, Emeril created a fabulous and fun recipe in these Black bean Cakes. I did get it...
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kathleen s. posted an article on Are You Hungry? - Apr 12, 2011, 12:44 am
You are probably thinking Gourmet Tuna Fish Cakes she really IS crazy. These are not your ordinary mashed potato and tuna fish cakes. Not only are they gourmet quality but also incredibly affordable. Gourmet and affordable, two words not commonly found together. Another display of craziness or is it...
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kathleen s. posted an article on Are You Hungry? - Apr 4, 2011, 12:52 am
At the onset of spring, I was elated to find the lime basil pots sprinkled with growth. What's more, springtime breezes in Florida instigate a grilling motivation that is simply irresistible. Coupled with a number of inspirational potato blog posts, those sensations prompted dinner prepared on the g...
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kathleen s. posted an article on Are You Hungry? - Mar 27, 2011, 9:50 pm
Even though I’m not a marshmallow fan, these S’more cupcakes looked and sounded so amazing I simply had to try them. Of course, mine were chocolate topped. Perhaps the S’more police would disqualify the cupcakes due to the lack of marshmallow. However in my humble, dessert loving opinion they ...
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kathleen s. posted an article on Are You Hungry? - Mar 21, 2011, 12:42 am
Being a longstanding fan of Nutella I naturally jumped at the opportunity to host a Mommy Party. When the party package arrived, I was even more impressed. In addition to a 25-ounce jar of Nutella, the box included enough beautiful Nutella tumbler mugs, Nutella spreaders, $1.00 coupons, sample pack...
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kathleen s. posted an article on Are You Hungry? - Mar 14, 2011, 10:20 pm
Courtesy Nestle & VeryBestBaking.comDid y’all expect I would share a sweet treat for St Patrick’s Day? Aaah, you were right. This Lucky Mint Pie recipe comes from Very Best Baking.com. The minute I laid eyes on this refreshing mint and chocolate pie, my mind was set on serving it. A layer of ric...
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kathleen s. posted an article on Are You Hungry? - Mar 6, 2011, 11:38 pm
By some bakers standards, using a boxed cake mix qualifies as cheating. Others might say the cake is not truly homemade. Of course, the baking cheater label suits me just fine. Besides, pleasing my family is worth more than gold or a paycheck one of those pro-bakers could produce. This cake was wit...
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kathleen s. posted an article on Are You Hungry? - Feb 27, 2011, 11:37 pm
 According to Recipes To Go’s culinary dictionary, Involtini is defined as “thin slices of meat or fish which are stuffed and rolled. They may then be sautéed, grilled or baked.” Bizchickblogs.com featured Chicken Involtini by Italian Mama Chef Michelle just in time for dinner. Yes indeed, I...
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kathleen s. posted an article on Are You Hungry? - Feb 20, 2011, 2:31 pm
Foodbuzz, Crisco, and Emeril – Perfect Kitchen Timing On Sunday I decided Chicken Cordon Bleu should be my next 20 40 60 Fresh Food Fast cookbook recipe attempt. Chicken cordon bleu is one of hubby’s favorites. Additionally, Emeril presents an easy to prepare method along with the option of usin...
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kathleen s. posted an article on Are You Hungry? - Feb 11, 2011, 12:15 am
This is the best anchovy pasta dish I have ever prepared or perhaps ever eaten. Always enthusiastic to learn new pasta and fish dishes, as I read Joan’s Caper Pesto (Pesti di Caperi) recipe I knew it would become, in some variety, a part of our Seven Fishes holiday tradition. Caper Anchovy Pesto &...
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kathleen s. posted an article on Are You Hungry? - Feb 7, 2011, 11:36 pm
Moist, slightly sweet, and bursting with orange flavor orange fans will simply love this bread. Being an open to suggestion person I read the comments, notes, and tips before actually deciding to prepare any recipe. Characteristics that tell me nope not going to try this recipe include long ingredie...
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kathleen s. posted an article on Are You Hungry? - Feb 2, 2011, 12:11 am
Chocolate Oatmeal Cake Dense and pleasantly moist, this oatmeal infused chocolate cake made the top five family loved baked goods. Oatmeal always presents a healthy illusion while relieving a certain amount of guilt. The Taste of Home recipes have proved a reliable, enjoyable baking exp...
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kathleen s. posted an article on Are You Hungry? - Jan 24, 2011, 10:21 pm
Mmmm Shrimp Fried Rice! This is my second recipe selection, found in the 20-minute section of the 20-40-60 Fresh Food Fast cookbook by Emeril Lagasse. The notation warns to have all ingredients prepared and ready to go due to the use of high heat. This is a delicious leftover too, and reference is m...
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kathleen s. posted an article on Are You Hungry? - Jan 16, 2011, 12:46 am
For Christmas Red gave me the 20-40-60 Fresh Food Fast cookbook by Emeril Lagasse. My son truly knows me; Fresh Food Fast reflects my cooking approach, always fast and generally fresh. The cookbook so reminded me of my mother I told my son. She loved watching the food network; Emeril Lagasse and Mar...
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kathleen s. posted an article on Are You Hungry? - Jan 9, 2011, 2:46 pm
Baccala Salad is my Cousin Leonora’s favorite Christmas Eve dish. In fact, she called prior to Christmas to confirm Baccala Salad would be on the menu. Silly girl, when did I ever not include it? “I know Kath, but it’s so darn expensive. Want me to buy it this year?” She’s so sweet. This...
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kathleen s. posted an article on Are You Hungry? - Jan 2, 2011, 3:56 pm
Nearly ever blogger has written some sort of “Top Ten” review or “Best Of” post in the last week. Rightfully so, it is a new year. Reflecting is always emotional, oftentimes difficult, and makes me hungry! While finishing off the ham salad spread from New Years Eve I was thinking about my fo...
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kathleen s. posted an article on Are You Hungry? - Dec 23, 2010, 1:03 pm
Wishing you and yours a Blessed, Happy, and Safe Holiday. Merry Christmas ♥ 
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kathleen s. posted an article on Are You Hungry? - Dec 21, 2010, 12:39 am
This year I simply could not get into holiday mode. In fact, I did not even trim the tree until last week. Once the tree was trimmed and lit, my vision of sugarplums arrived… along with the realization that there was less than two weeks until Christmas. Oh, wow the Christmas craziness spirit has b...
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kathleen s. posted an article on Are You Hungry? - Dec 14, 2010, 11:19 pm
Hormel + Foodbuzz = another great Tastemaker opportunity! Being outnumbered four to one in the gender department, I knew MY family would definitely support a Hormel Party. Hubby was the first to encourage the event. The product and coupons arrived last Wednesday afternoon and the hub’s immediate r...
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kathleen s. posted an article on Are You Hungry? - Dec 5, 2010, 10:29 pm
Hefty has been part of our family Christmas Eve Feast since I took the reins back in the early 90s. Ok my foodie friends I know what you must be thinking, disposable dishes with seafood, pasta, sauce, Christmas Eve... Is she serious? For years, I have hosted this dinner to accommodate two s...
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kathleen s. posted an article on Are You Hungry? - Nov 29, 2010, 12:01 am
Pearled barley is one of those grains of which I have almost no experience. Of course, I have eaten soup with barley, if that can possibly be considered experience. Reading about the nutty flavor and chewy texture of barley heightened my curiosity big time. I was pleasantly surprised to find the p...
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kathleen s. posted an article on Are You Hungry? - Nov 21, 2010, 11:13 pm
Easy Ground Beef Dinners Thanksgiving marks the final stretch of the current year and preparing for the holidays. The holidays always initiate reminiscing for me. This stage in life is easier and much less stressful compared to when the boys were young. Those times were fun and exciting ...
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