Peanut Butter Caramel French Toast
February 2, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Food
Dessert for breakfast? Or breakfast for dessert? Either way, you can’t go wrong! Servings: 8 Preparation Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 45 minutes Crisco Original No-Stick Cooking Spray 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup Jif Extra Crunchy Peanut Butter 2 tablespoons light corn syrup 12 [...]
How to Save on Super Bowl Snacks
February 1, 2012 by Fayette Woman
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With Super Bowl XLVI just two weeks away, fans are starting to make plans for one of the best parties of the year. Anticipation for the big game doesn’t only surround the battle for supremacy between the NFC and AFC, but also the chance to consume large quantities of French onion dip and other salty [...]
Jazz it up! Five Ways to Celebrate Mardi Gras
January 30, 2012 by Fayette Woman
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Bring the fun and flavor of Carnival season to your table by creating a “Big Easy” celebration at home. Revel in the true meaning of Mardi Gras with good music, good friends and a tasty menu of festive favorites like classic dirty rice, jambalaya with a twist and traditional King Cake. Tips to Jazz Up [...]
Do-It-Yourself Home Projects Help You Save
January 26, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Home Improvement
(Family Features) This year, everyone is looking to save on their household budget. But just because you’re scaling back, doesn’t mean you can’t make some improvements around the house. Use these DIY home improvement and cleanup tips from the experts at Grime Boss to help revamp your home, without spending a fortune: Repaint the walls [...]
The Art of Repurposing
January 25, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under Decor
The need for change is a natural desire, especially with the changing of seasons. Often times it seems as though redecorating a home can only be made possible with a large wallet, but this is far from the truth. With a little time and creativity, the items in your home can be revamped and used [...]
Roasted Lemon-Garlic Chicken
January 24, 2012 by Fayette Woman
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(Family Features) Ripe vegetables, fresh herbs and fragrant spices all lend vibrant, bold flavors to mouthwatering meals that are worth lingering over with friends. This is what Mediterranean cooking is all about. Add some Mediterranean inspiration to your everyday meals with these recipes using Crisco® olive oils to help you turn an ordinary meal into [...]
Eight Ways to Outsmart the Overspending Impulse in 2012
January 20, 2012 by Fayette Woman
Filed under At Home
For many Americans, overspending seems like a birthright. But, warns financial advisor and author Leslie Greenman, sooner or later, those bad spending habits will catch up with you. She explains why we feel compelled to overspend and provides advice for making 2012 the year you tighten your purse strings. If you rang in the New [...]
8 Shopping Tips for Dining At Home in a Dine-out World
January 16, 2012 by Fayette Woman
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Remember all those tips saying you should cook rather than eat out? Well, the USDA says we might just be wrong about that in the near future. A recent study by the government agency estimated the price gap between eating at home and dining out will narrow even further in 2012. Grocery prices are expected [...]
Liven Up Game Time!
January 13, 2012 by Fayette Woman
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7-Layer Dip & Other Snack Ideas (Family Features) When it’s time to watch the big game, kick the party up a notch with foods that will keep the party going from kickoff to post-game interviews. These ideas from Bob Evans will keep fans satisfied throughout the season: Dips and Appetizers: Finger foods made more fun [...]
Smart and Green Gardening Resolutions for 2012
January 12, 2012 by Bonnie Helander
Filed under Garden Views, Home Improvement
Even if you don’t make (or keep) New Year’s Resolutions, I know you are interested in living smarter and saving money. As you consider ways to make small changes in your life, don’t forget to review your gardening practices. “Greener” gardening can save time and money and lets you enjoy your landscape while doing your [...]
Veggie Italiano Quesadilla
January 7, 2012 by Fayette Woman
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Hungry Girl’s Hey Mambo! Veggie Italiano Quesadilla One serving 1/3 cup canned cannellini (white kidney) beans, drained and rinsed 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 large low carb/high fiber tortilla with about 110 calories 1 wedge The Laughing Cow® Light Mozzarella, Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil cheese 1/4 cup sliced zucchini 1/4 [...]
Spicy Tequila Lime Shrimp Salad
December 30, 2011 by Fayette Woman
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Inspiring Recipes by Chef Candice Kumai (Family Features) Year after year, saving money and eating healthier rank high on the list of New Year’s resolutions, but as many know all too well, busy schedules can make it hard to keep these resolutions up. “Pretty Delicious” author and “Top Chef” alum Candice Kumai has partnered with [...]