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Homemade Chicken Broth 

I love making my own broths and stock. Not only is it cheaper than buying commercial varieties, but it tastes so much richer (and less salty). Chicken broth is also chock full of minerals and amino acids that can help stave off illnesses, and by slow cooking the ingredients you get more nutrient extraction. Today,… Continue reading Homemade Chicken Broth 

Sesame Stir-Fried Noodles

I love Asian food of all types and this recipe is a sort of strange culinary mix of Japanese and Chinese flavors and ingredients. It’s an interesting combo but trust me when I say it’s 100% delicious, and very quick to make which makes it perfect for weeknight dinners. You can add some chicken or… Continue reading Sesame Stir-Fried Noodles

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Savory Tortellini Soup

Today I have a completely original, totally made up recipe I want to share with everyone because its amazing. When I woke up this morning I knew it was going to be one of those Sundays where I needed to fix something warm and hearty for lunch. It was quite chilly outside and Mr. Ogle… Continue reading Savory Tortellini Soup

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Jameson Beef Jerky

Until recently I had never had beef jerky, and then a few months ago I bought a food dehydrator on a whim, and my life was changed forever. Trying to figure out exactly what to do with my new Nesco dehydrator I read the recipe booklet that came with it, and beef jerky was the… Continue reading Jameson Beef Jerky

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What’s for Dinner?

Usually on my weekday off I spend the afternoon cooking, and prepping meals for the next few days, but seeing as how I’ve been under the weather (just a bad cold) since last night, that just didn’t happen today. In fact, it was a bit of a struggle just to figure out what to cook… Continue reading What’s for Dinner?

A Fancy Frugal Recipe And Why Even Though I’m a Grocery Snob I Still Shop at Aldi(sometimes)

So I don’t love Aldi. It’s meandering aisles and palletized food in cardboard shipping boxes makes my retail side cringe. Call me old-fashioned, but I like my groceries to be neatly zoned on shelves and to have my groceries bagged for me. I just do. Yet, I find myself in Aldi at least once a… Continue reading A Fancy Frugal Recipe And Why Even Though I’m a Grocery Snob I Still Shop at Aldi(sometimes)

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Perfect Anytime Coffee

I love coffee. Hot or iced, I can drink coffee all day. I have a Keurig at home and one in my office, ensuring that I’m never more than a few yards away from my caffeine lifeline. I know it’s sad, but I just love it so.  Iced is my favorite way to enjoy coffee,… Continue reading Perfect Anytime Coffee

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Chicken Fajita Soup

Now that Fall is just around the corner, I thought it would be nice to share with you all one of my favorite slow cooker soup recipes. Those of you who know me, know that I use my slow cooker at least three times a week. It’s a life saver for those days that I… Continue reading Chicken Fajita Soup

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