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Final update on January’s “Slow Month”

January 31, 2012 By Deanna Piercy 2 Comments

Well, folks, tomorrow is the last day of January and the official end of my “Slow Month” challenge. Here is what I’ve purchased since my last update: Apple Market (Jan. 24th) I forgot to write it down but I’m pretty sure this was what I bought. I don’t have a receipt because I always donate…

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Menu Monday ~ January 30, 2012

January 30, 2012 By Deanna Piercy Leave a Comment

Click here for more menu ideas! Update: I’ve completed my final update on my January “Slow Month” challenge over on my Tea With Dee blog. Click here to read it.  My month of very limited grocery shopping is almost over. As the month wore on I bought more than I had intended to and the…

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Guest Post Friday ~ Tortellini Alla Crema Rosa

January 27, 2012 By Deanna Piercy Leave a Comment

Tortellini Alla Crema Rosa by Craig Claxton Periodically one of my friends will post a picture on Facebook of something delicious that they cooked. Some will agree to write a guest post sharing their recipe. When I saw this on Craig’s page I had to ask if he’d share. He graciously agreed. Here it is:…

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Black Bean Patties with Corn Relish and Avocado Cream Sauce

January 25, 2012 By Deanna Piercy Leave a Comment

Oh, my goodness! You have to try this. I finally got around to making Black Bean Patties with Corn Relish and Avocado Cream Sauce last night. I’ll admit that it was a little time consuming but oh, so worth it. Here is the recipe but do go to the link, see the pictures and leave…

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Slow Month Update – #2

January 23, 2012 By Deanna Piercy 3 Comments

I meant to do this earlier so I do hope I can remember my purchases. One evening after work David was in town and asked if I needed anything. We were low on milk but since he didn’t have cash and was going to have to write a check, he asked if there was anything…

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Menu Plan Monday ~ January 23, 2012

January 23, 2012 By Deanna Piercy Leave a Comment

Click here for more menu ideas! Last week didn’t exactly go according to plan. In fact, Monday was the only night we ate what was on my menu. Some weeks are just like that but I still find it helpful to plan a menu in advance. This week appears to be a little less busy….

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Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes

January 20, 2012 By Deanna Piercy 4 Comments

Notice anything different? I decided it was time for a little blog redecorating. I’m cleaning things up, getting rid of some widgets, adding some new ones and moving things around. This will most likely continue for the next couple of days so please be patient. If you have any suggestions, let me know. I’m also…

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Dee, the Domestic Diva

January 16, 2012 By Deanna Piercy 7 Comments

One of my New Orleans friends is fascinated and impressed by the fact that I iron my pillowcases when I wash my sheets each Monday. So much so that she sent me a link for a job: “Domestic Diva Needed for Advice Blog” It also included doing video blogs. She said I’d be perfect for…

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Menu Plan Monday ~ January 16, 2012

January 16, 2012 By Deanna Piercy Leave a Comment

Click here for more menu ideas! Monday: hot dogs (I had a package of uncured, nitrate-free, all beef hot dogs in freezer and will make homemade buns.) macaroni salad baked beans (I realized just how many dried beans I have when I organized the pantry!) Tuesday: lentil soup with dumplings apple muffins with streusel topping…

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