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Leontyne Pryce, Voice of a Century

March 6, 2015October 10, 2017 - by Meghan G - 3 Comments.

I confess, it has taken me a lot longer to do this review than I think it should have. That’s because ever since my review copy arrived, I have been …

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Make the humble onion into the star of your plate

February 26, 2015November 1, 2017 - by Meghan G - 8 Comments.

Hollowing an onion is not as hard as one might think, and these stuffed onions make what would otherwise be a plain-Jane casserole into a rock star entree that’s fancy enough for company, but easy enough for family dinners.

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Easy Rice and Lentil Pilaf recipe for your slow cooker or microwave

February 19, 2015October 18, 2017 - by Meghan G - 4 Comments.

The inspiration for this Rice and Lentil Pilaf Recipe is that I have always loved those rice pilaf mixes that come in a box. The ones with rice and pasta …

Holy Mole Chili Easy Everyday Slow Cooker Recipes Joy Makin' Mamas Review

Take your slow cooker beyond soups and stews

February 17, 2015November 1, 2017 - by Meghan G - 12 Comments.

Slow cSlow cooker recipes are disappointing. Okay, not all slow cooker recipes. But it is definitely common enough that if you think “crock pot” equals “boring” then you are not …

Please make a Kiva loan today for FREE and share one of Becky’s Hugs.

February 14, 2015February 14, 2015 - by Meghan G - 4 Comments.

All of us have had special people in our lives whom we lost too soon. Becky was one of those people for me. Valentine’s Day was her birthday, and it would really mean a lot to me if you’d spare a little time for this request from Becky’s Hugs, the organization founded by her family to spread love in her name. It’ll take you about two minutes, and it will make a real difference in the world… so please? It’ll make you feel good!
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My friends at Becky’s Hugs? would love it if you could commemorate Becky’s birthday today by making a Kiva? loan on their team. And Vita Coco is offering an opportunity for you to get $25 to loan for completing a short, three question survey on their site. (They do request a name and an email address.) So you can help move this project along by donating about 2 minutes of your time.

Love Tinkerbelle? Or Cars? Go to Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy IMMEDIATELY

February 12, 2015September 19, 2017 - by Meghan G - 5 Comments.

I have to rush off to an appointment, so I can’t tell you everything I want to tell you about Disney On Ice Presents Worlds of Fantasy right now, and …