Category Archives: Kitchen Creations

Recipes & Canning

Creative Kids: Make Your Own Auntie Anne’s Pretzels Product Review

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Make Your Own Auntie Anne’s At-Home Pretzel Baking Kit Auntie Anne’s Pretzels was not particularly “easy” as described on the package, but it WAS fun!  Adult supervision is required, but kids can be involved in most, if not all, of the steps.  Kids can make the pretzel shape (clearly described in the instruction sheet) or [...]

Awesome, Easy, No-Bean Crock Pot Chili

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I’ve made this recipe twice to rave reviews…chili isn’t my favorite food, but this tasted great!  I modified the recipe on the back of the McCormick Original Chili Seasoning Mix 1.25 oz packet. One of my dinner guests said it had just the right kick to it! Serves 6 hungry adults. Ingredients 2 pounds ground [...]

Historic Gatlinburg Arts & Crafts Community

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Independent Artisans My annual visit to the Gatlinburg Arts & Crafts Community in Tennessee is a trip I look forward to every year.  There are a few galleries and shops that I must see, but I try to visit at least a few different ones each time.   The 8-mile driving loop through the community features [...]

Featured Web Site: Design*Sponge

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Design*Sponge founder Grace Bonney has been featured on Martha Stewart’s television and radio shows and the Good Morning Show.  She has written for the Philadelphia Enquirer and many design magazines.  She has also worked as a contributing editor and style editor.  Grace is also a 2003 graduate of my alma mater, a fact for which [...]

Create Unique and Artistic Gifts for Christmas

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I realized today that the holidays are rapidly approaching!   In need of some new ideas, I mined the internet for instructions for unique and artistic gifts.  Here are just some of the projects I found! How to Make Penny Rugs How to Make Wrapped Leather Bracelets How to Make a Stacking Block Game How [...]

Product Reviews: Wilton Romantic Castle Cake Set & Make ‘n Mold Castle Pops

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  Wilton Romantic Castle Cake Set Online Price: $13 – $30 My Opinion: A challenge, but fun with wonderful results.  Before purchasing this set, I recommended reading Wilton’s directions and the customer reviews. A Challenge When I saw this set in the store cake decorating section, I just had to try it.  I love miniatures, [...]