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Sunday, July 5, 2015

My (Current) Silly Obsession

When I was little, I collected pencils.  I loved pencils. Pencils with my name on it. Smelly pencils. Decorated pencils.  I didn't care as long as I could add them to the special box I had decorated just for my pencils. It is probably one of the reasons I have an affinity for school supplies.

As I got older, I moved from pencils to Sweet Valley High books.  I bought them all until publications exceeded my funds.  I had over 85 books in the series until I moved off to college. I so wanted to be Elizabeth Wakefield.

Now as a mom, I have tried to trim down on collections due to space and time and money. I prefer my collections to be my kids' drawings and art projects. 

Still, I have one thing that I cannot stop collecting for some reason: 

Food Network Magazine 50 Recipe Booklets



My mother-in-law subscribes to the magazine, and in each magazine there is a pull-out booklet. Each booklet has 50 recipes all with one theme. She graciously allows me to take out the booklet.  I LOVE these little booklets. They have all kinds of ingredients and recipes at all degrees of levels. Out of the 63 available booklets, I have 62.  I don't have the very first one: Toast Toppers. And in all honesty, I think I misplaced Holiday Cookies in our move, so if I don't find it soon, I will be on the lookout for that one, too.  To check out the pictures of the covers of each booklet, click here. Most titles are linked to the Food Network Magazine Recipe Index.


















































Deviled Eggs 

Party Punches 












Things to Make with Zucchini 

These booklets are the best.  I even look up the media kit for the magazine so I know what is coming up for the whole year. I haven't tried all of them, of course.  In fact, I probably collect more than I try out the recipes.

I am willing to buy the two booklets needed: Toast Toppers and Holiday Cookies.  Contact me for more info: caroltyner@yahoo.com




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Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Pantry List Printable

Do you have a list of all the necessary items to keep a well stocked pantry?  I didn't, so I made one. Feel free to print and use if you want.


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Saturday, January 24, 2015

Easy Lasagna

Since my dear hubby wanted lasagna this week, I added it to a the menu.  I didn't find a pin I liked, so I took a couple of recipes I had to made my own. Of course, I forgot to take a picture of the finished result, but it was yummy and looked oh so good.

First I gathered my ingredients:


  • One box of Barilla Oven-Ready Lasagna Noodle (no boil). I truly only used about 6 because I used an 8x8 glass dish.  Use a 9x13 to make it a little "thinner".
  • 15oz. Ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups Mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tablespoons dried minced onion
  • 1 jar of Spaghetti sauce- I used Ragu meat flavored because that was what was in my pantry. 
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
First, I browned my meat with a little minced garlic.  Now, we use the jarred kind.  Yeah, yeah, I know it doesn't have the flavor, but that is what what we use. 

When that finished, I just ladled off the fat.  It was a very small amount due to the quality of the beef. (P.S. I got it at The Fresh Market on its Tuesday special; $2.99lb) 

Then I mixed the following together: Ricotta, Mozzarella, grated Parm, and dried onion.  I love onions; my family does not.  These minced onions are small enough that they don't notice them, but I get the flavor.   It looked very crumbly, but that is ok.


After that, I started assembling my lasagna.  Now, we are a family of five, but my two youngest as super picky, and my family almost refuses to eat leftovers, so I try to fix just enough. you can make it go further by adding a another jar of sauce.I added a little sauce to the bottom of the dish, then placed my two noodles,  If you used a 9x13, you would need three.  They expand during cooking so don't worry if they don't seem to fit.



Then I added my cheese mixture.


Followed by the ground beef


And some shredded cheese


I used some Kraft Italian cheese.  I was in the fridge.





I continued to layer into the top which was two layers of noodles, sauce and cheese.  I very top layer was the cheese mixture. I covered it in aluminum foil and cooked for about 30 minutes.

I fixed a little garlic bread to go with it, and hubby was very happy.

-Carol
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Saturday, October 13, 2012

Kids Eat Free: Macon Edition

 I don't know about you, but we often try to plan our eating out adventures (believe me, it is definitely an adventure) on where kids can eat for free.  I can google it all day and still have to wade and sift through numerous sites to find this information. Even after all of that, most of my info is word of mouth.  This list is for the restaurants in Macon, GA.  

 Sunday:  
  • Firehouse Subs (Forsyth Rd,. Presidential Prkwy, & Riverside Dr.)- Two free kid's meals for every one adult purchase- all day- dine in only
  • Teriyaki House (Riverside Dr)- Kids Chicken Teriyaki Meal with adult purchase
Monday:
  • McAlister's Deli (Zebulon Rd. & Presidential Prkwy) One free kid's meal with adult meal purchase from 5pm-9pm for ages 12 and under
  • Buffalo's (Zebulon Rd.) One free kid's meal with adult meal purchase- all day
  • Barberitos (Riverside Dr.) One free kid's meal with every adult entree after 3pm - 12 and under
  • Mellow Mushroom (Bowman Rd) One free one topping pizza for every $7.50 spent. Kids will make own pizza a table before cooking. Drink included. All Day.
  • Marco Ristorante Italiano (Forsyth Rd.) One free Homemade Pasta meal Per adult adult entree. Ages 8 and under
Tuesday:
  • Moe's Southwest Grill (Vineville Ave)  One free kid's meal with one adult purchase from 4pm-9pm for ages 10 and under
  • Locos Grill (Riverside Dr.) One free kid's meal with every adult meal purchase
  • Polly's Corner Cafe (Zebulon Rd.)- One free kid's meal with adult entree.
Wednesday:
  • Georgia Bob's Barbecue (Riverside Dr.) One free kid's meal with adult meal purchase for ages 10 and under.
  • Guitarras Mexican Grill (Off Northside Drive) One free kid's meal with adult meal purchase.
Thursday:
  • Captain D's  (Thomaston Rd) 2 free kid's meals for every adult purchase- dine in only
  • Barberitos (Riverside Dr.) One free kid's meal with every adult entree after 3pm - 12 and under
  • Moe's Southwestern Grill (Zebulon Rd) One free kids meal with each adult entree purchase from 4pm-9pm for ages 10 and under. 
Saturday:
  • Georgia Bob's Barbecue (Riverside Dr.) One free kid's meal with adult purchase - 10 and under AFTER 5pm
Everyday: 
  • Doughboy Pizza (Cherry Street)- Free slice of cheese and drink for kids under five.  Must ask for free slice upon ordering.
 Not free, but still really cheap:
  • S & S Cafeteria (Riverside Dr.)  EVERY DAY: Kids eat for only 99 cents.
  • Texas Roadhouse (Shoppes @ River Crossing) SUNDAY: Kids eat for $1.99. 12pm-5pm
  • Applebee's Neighborhood Grill (Riverside Dr.) WEDNESDAY: Kids eat for 99 cents.
  • Miss Hattie's Kitchen & Bakery (Bolingbroke) WEDNESDAY: Kids eat for 99 cents.
  • Bearfoot Tavern (Cherry St.) MONDAY-FRIDAY. Kids Meals half-price 4pm-7pm.
During Ball Season for VineIngle Participants (a little specific, but hey, free is free, right)
  • Twang Southern Tastes & Sounds (Payne City): MONDAY & TUESDAY: a free hot dog or chicken and waffle dinner to VineIngle players under 12 if wearing uniform (only during ball season)

If you know of some other places that offer free kids meals OR if you know that a listed offer no longer exists, please let me know so I can update my list.

C

Updated as of September 2015
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