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Thanksgiving Day Dishes Done Easy

A lot of preparation and planning goes onto a Thanksgiving Day meal. From what the appetizers will be to which wine will be served. Take some of the stress out of it all by preparing these Thanksgiving Day dishes ahead of time, so that you can spend more quality time with family and friends. Orange-Scented Cranberry Sauce This delicious Martha…

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Set the Menu, Nightly, Weekly or Monthly to Save Time and Money

Creating a meal plan is extremely important to saving money and starting a smart shopping habit. Some families like to meal plan by the month, others by the week and for a select few, there is a nightly meal plan. There are certain benefits to each one of these types of meal plans as well as certain drawbacks. No matter…

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Delicious Make Ahead Meals

By Ann Martin Fall is a beautiful and wonderful time of year to gather with family and friends! Trips to the orchard during cool autumn weekends are a perfect way to enjoy the refreshing fall weather. Having the neighbors over for football on Sundays is another way to enjoy the coziness of the season. Make the most of your autumn…

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Making the Most Out of Meal Planning

By Ann Martin With school back in session now and finally a routine or schedule is starting to come into view, make the most out of your time and plan out your meals. More than likely you already have a loose plan put together for what your children will eat for lunch during the school week, so why not do…

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Juicy Beer-Marinated Pork Roast

I’ve always been a little afraid of cooking pork roast. No matter how vigilant I am, it always seems to turn out dry and tasteless. I know it’s my skills that are at fault — when other people cook pork, it turns out juicy, flavorful and delicious. Because it’s one of the least expensive types of roasting meat, I gaze…

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