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Merry's KItchenMerry's KItchenDo you love to cook? Are you a kitchen gadget junkie? Do you own more cookbooks than your local library? If so, welcome to Merrys Kitchen. Topics covered will include recipes, cookbook reviews, food trends, contests, product reviews and more!
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My Cooking Magazine Addiction
2008-05-30 17:05:00 I love cooking magazines almost as much as I love cookbooks. If you could see my office, right now, you would see what I mean. Every time I get a new one, my husband grumbles a little louder and reminds me that I’m running out of space. Not long ago, I decided to invest in Taste ... More About: Cooking , Magazine , Addiction
Lynchburg Cake and Candy Co.
2008-05-28 03:09:00 After reviewing the Deen Bro’s Cookbook, I decided to contact all of the establishments featured to request sample products. I’m happy to report that I received an overwhelming response and will be reviewing many additional products, in the days to come. Today, I am reviewing products from the Lynchburg Cake and Candy Co. Owner, ...
Easy Gourmet Grilling
2008-05-23 21:44:00 There are many people that are addicted to grilling; my husband is one of them. He would probably fire up the grill in the middle of a Michigan blizzard, if I said I wanted barbecue ribs. How sweet is that? There are literally hundreds of gourmet barbecue sauces and rubs available, today. I really think that ... More About: Grilling , Easy , Gourmet
Pizza Memories
2008-05-23 17:26:00 I have a friend who recently moved to Canada. Even though her physical presence will be missed, I’m grateful that we can easily keep in touch, via the Internet. You are probably wondering why I chose this topic for a blog post. In a nutshell, Susan was my baking buddy. She loves to cook as much ... More About: Pizza , Memories
Cookbook Review: The Deen Bros. Cookbook – Recipes from the Road
2008-05-21 21:35:00 I collect cookbooks. One of the best parts about maintaining a cooking blog is that it gives me the opportunity to review many different types of cookbooks. I was more than thrilled when The Deen Bros. Cookbook – Recipes from the Road , showed up in my mailbox. All I can say is… Order this cookbook, y’all!! ... More About: Review , The Road
Kid’s Birthday Party Menu Ideas
2008-05-20 21:16:00 When it comes to birthday party planning, the menu is probably one of the most important things to consider, at least from an adult point of view. You don’t want to send the guests home, having eaten only junk food. Especially when many parents don’t let their children eat it, on ... More About: Ideas , Party , Birthday Party , Birthday , Menu
Bushs Grillin Beans
2008-05-07 21:32:00 I recently received four cans of new Bush’s Grillin Beans , to taste and review. All I can say is… YUM! Go out and buy these beans. You won’t regret it. It’s no secret that I love baked beans. It is the dish that I make for most family get-togethers. Normally, I buy canned beans and ...
Kraft Tuscan House Italian Dressing
2008-05-01 23:53:00 I recently received two complementary bottles of Kraft Salad Dressing from Catherine McIntyre, who represents Kraft. This particular dressing is a new line of salad dressing with no artificial preservatives and more quality ingredients. I received one bottle of Tuscan House Italian and one bottle of Light Ranch. I totally love them, especially the Tuscan House!! When ...
Do You Love Twinkies?
2008-02-19 21:04:00 I have a confession to make. I love Twinkies. If I had my way they would be deemed an official group on the food pyramid… right along with fruits and vegetables and dairy products. I know they are far from healthy. But, let’s face it they are a comfort food, in their own right. There’s something ... More About: Love
Throw a Boboli Pizza Tailgate Party
2008-01-16 05:52:00 Today I received some yummy looking samples of Boboli products, compliments of Samara, from Marina Maher Communications. (Thanks Samara! ) The package included: whole wheat mini crusts, sauce and 32 recipes inspired by the cuisine of popular football cities, across the U.S. All of these recipes would be great dishes to serve at your next tailgate ... More About: Party , Pizza , Throw
Copy Cat Kozy Shack Rice Pudding Recipe
2008-01-15 05:52:00 Today, I was saddened to learn of the death of Vincent Gruppuso, the founder of Kozy Shack Enterprises. What is so special about Kozy Shack Enterprises, you might be wondering? I can answer that in two simple words… rice pudding. Mr. Gruppuso first tasted this pudding in a Brooklyn delicatessen, while making his rounds as a ... More About: Recipe , Rice , Copy , Pudding
Homemade French Fried Onions
2008-01-13 19:06:00 Did you know that you can easily make French Fried Onions at home… for a fraction of the cost? I love French Fried Onions. But, I hate the fact that they are so expensive, especially since I have been known to eat them right out of the can. (Try it sometime. They make a yummy snack!) I ...
49 Free Cookbooks - Well Amost!
2008-01-03 01:29:00 I am offering a cookbook package of 49 cookbooks (eBook format) for $7. That’s right 7 bucks! Most of these cookbook come with Private Label Rights, which means you can re-sell them on your webite or blog, if you wish. Titles Include: 100 Great Sandwich Recipes 126 Smoothie Recipes Delectable Vegetable Dishes 150 Venison Recipes 65 Amish Recipes Mouth Watering Apple Recipes All-Time Favorite ... More About: Free , Cookbooks
Homemade Brown Sugar
2007-12-04 04:55:00 This is a very simple recipe, for homemade brown sugar. After making your own, you may never opt to buy a commerical brand again. 2 T. molasses 1 c. white sugar All you do is combine the ingredients and mix well with a fork. How much simpler can it be? For light brown sugar, use less molasses… for dark, ... More About: Sugar , Brown , Brown Sugar
Using Coupon Binders
2007-12-01 23:37:00 Last week, I started using coupons again. I am very happy to report that between manufacturers coupons and my store shopping card, I saved $54. I probably would have saved more, if I had been better organized. I guess this is the time I should tell you… I don’t recommend using a letter-size envelope as a ... More About: Coupon
Easy German Potato Salad
2007-08-09 04:16:00 I have been searching for this recipe, ever since the birth of Merry’s Kitchen. I thought I remembered where I put it… but unfortunately, until yesterday, it was ‘hiding’ in a box in my office. (I guess this is the time I should probably mention that I’m not the most organized woman in the ... More About: German , Salad , Potato , Easy , Germ
Catalogs.com
2007-08-07 05:27:00 I love catalogs! I guess you could even call me a catalog junkie. To be honest, I think this addiction stems from my childhood. I loved going to my Grandma’s because she always had catalogs, in her magazine rack… Not that my Mom didn’t encourage us to read, at home. We just didn’t get catalogs, ...
Blogging For Pay
2007-07-30 06:02:00 I recently submitted Merry’s Kitchen to payperpost and was approved to be a ‘paid poster’, for lack of a better phrase. I learned about the opportunity while visiting one of the many great blogging forums available to blogger’s, old and new. If you have a blog of your own, I suggest that you head on over ... More About: Blogging , Blogg
Easy Fruit Sorbet
2007-07-16 19:08:00 I love fruit sorbet. When you are in the mood for somthing light and refreshing, there’s almost nothing better! This recipe, for Strawberry-Banana Sorbet, is very basic and super easy to prepare. It can be adapted, using many other varieties of fruit. Don’t be afraid to get creative. Strawberry-Banana Sorbet 2 medium bananas 1 cup sliced strawberries 2 T. ... More About: Fruit , Easy
Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liners (Free Sample)
2007-07-15 20:55:00 I love my crock pot. It is a life-saver on hot summer days and days when I’m scheduled to work 12 hours. I hate to clean my crock pot! Especially since the one I’m using now doesn’t have a removable crock. I have a ‘to die for’ recipe for mac and cheese, but because of the ... More About: Free , Liners , Slow , Sample , Free sample
Omelet in a Bag a.k.a The Ziploc Omelet
2007-06-03 00:20:00 If you love omelets as much as I do, I really hope you’ll try the following technique, the next time you have a hankering for eggs. Boiling your omelet in a bag is a fast and easy alternative to frying. Clean-up is a breeze… because there isn’t any! This is a fun recipe to make with ... More About: Mele
Product Review: Baker’s Edge Brownie Pan
2007-05-23 18:31:00 Things have been very hectic here, lately. It seems like forever but I finally got the chance to try out my Baker’s Edge Brownie Pan. All I can say is… I LOVE IT! I decided to use Ghirardelli Walnut Brownie mix, for my trial run. It was the only mix I had, on hand. The directions ... More About: Product Review , Review , Product , Prod
World Famous Barbecue
2007-05-15 17:49:00 My husband can do wonders with a barbeque grill. I’m not saying he’s a ‘grilling junkie’, but he has been known to fire up the grill, in the dead of our freezing Michigan winters. He loves everything that has to do with grilling… cookbooks, sauces, utensils… you name it, he wants it! He’s always asking me ... More About: World , Famous , Barbecue
MomCooks.net
2007-05-10 03:33:00 If you love cooking blogs, there is a ‘new one in town’ that is worth mentioning. My friend, Elizabeth, is proud to announce her newest blog, MomCook s.net. In a matter of a few short days, Elizabeth has won my total admiration. Why, you ask? Well…. not only did she mention Merry’s Kitchen, she also posted a ... More About: Cooks
Hidden eBay Bargains
2007-05-05 20:12:00 If you are anything like me, you shop on eBay to satisfy your ‘I need a new cookbook or kitchen gadget itch’. I’m probably cutting of my own nose despite my face… but I have a great link to share with you. FatFingers.com is a search engine, of sorts. It finds listisings, which contain spelling errors. Most ... More About: Ebay , Hidden
Google Offers Free Lunch
2007-05-03 23:33:00 Google ranks #1 on FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best Companies To Work For 2007, list. One of the many reasons for this is the fact that employees working at corporate headquarters, in Mountain View, CA., can (and do) eat for free. I’m not talking burgers and fries, here. Google runs 11 cafeterias, on the complex. Each ... More About: Google , Lunch , Free , Offers , Googl
Bays English Muffins Recipe Contest
2007-05-02 23:14:00 If you are an english muffin fan, consider creating a yummy recipe using Bays English Muffins . You just might win a $500 Sharper Image gift certificate and a case of original style muffins, to boot. Enter Bays English Muffins “Dad’s Day to Cook” contest by submitting a recipe between May 1st - May 22nd. (No, you ... More About: Contest , Recipe , Test
Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk
2007-04-30 23:12:00 I love sweetened condensed milk. So much so that I have been known to eat it straight from the can… I know… I know… Bad Merry. If you do a lot of baking or creative dessert making, you can save money by making your own sweetened condensed milk, right at home. It’s quick, easy and requires ... More About: Milk , Made , Ense , Conde
Free Cooking Magazine and Cookbooks!
2007-04-29 18:37:00 Everyone likes free stuff… I know I do! Listed below are a few cookbooks that are free of charge. Enjoy! If you run across a free cookbook in your Cyber travels, let me know. I’ll be happy to post it, for everyone. Kraft Food & Family Magazine (WONDERFUL magazine!!) Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk Recipe Book Jiffy ... More About: Cooking , Free , King , Cook
The Drinkable Artisian Tea That Blooms Before Your Eyes!
More articles from this author:2007-04-25 05:08:00 My son was born on Mother’s Day. On the day that he was born I told him he would never have to buy me a Mother’s Day gift, because he was (and still is) the most precious gift of all. For those of you that don’t celebrate a birthday, on this particular day, now is ... More About: Eyes , That , Fore , The D , Bloom 1, 2 |
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