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How To Host A Lego Party

10 comments May 22, 2013

So, um, Trevor turned 5…a month ago. Details schmetails, right?! His birthday theme was a no-brainer this year. I asked what he wanted (knowing the answer), and he immediately said [...]

Introducing CookieHound.com – for the cookie lover!

16 comments May 3, 2013

Are you ready to get your cookie on? You ready to engross yourself in the world of delicious cookies? You ready to go make a few hundred batches? Look no [...]

I Visited Bakeaholic Mama!

2 comments May 2, 2013

Every time I think I can’t possibly follow one more blog, another fabulous one is introduced to me. I adore Carrie at Bakeaholic Mama! When she asked if I wanted [...]

A Quick Note To Very Culinary Subscribers

11 comments April 3, 2013

Hello my loves! More technical stuff. Zzzzzz. But it’s a necessary evil as Very Culinary grows, and as hosts, publishers, and social media avenues pop up or change. Along with [...]

I’m Visiting Rachel Cooks Today!

4 comments April 2, 2013

Do you all know Rachel of Rachel Cooks? Well, you should! She shares my desire need for tasty meals with easy prep. We both also eat popcorn every day (or [...]

Farewell Google Reader

9 comments March 23, 2013

It will be known as “the cry heard around the world.” The cry referring to March 13th, the day Google announced they would be eliminating Google Reader from their repertoire. [...]

10 Skinny Recipes To Start The New Year

8 comments January 1, 2013

Happy New Year! This is my last round-up for awhile, I promise. But HELLO. Anyone else in need of a serious sugar detox? It takes a lot…A LOT…for me to [...]

My Top 10 Favorites for 2012

11 comments December 30, 2012

Who knows why some recipes hit a cord and others don’t. A lot of times it’s just timing – who’s taking a break from their computer, who’s dieting, if the [...]

Made It! Loved It!

10 comments December 27, 2012

There’s no question that if I devoted an individual blog post to every single recipe I tried and loved, I would bog down your news feed and e-mail in-box. Nobody [...]

A 6YO’s Lunch Box

23 comments September 17, 2012

Several readers have asked what I put in Haley’s lunch box. It never occurred to me to share that information – it’s so top secret and all! Ha. No. It’s [...]

Thumbs Up for Capri Sun’s New Super V and Your Chance To Win a $1,000 Visa Gift Card

66 comments August 17, 2012

You all know how much I love my snacks – torture to give them up. Won’t be doing anything that foolish again! Haley and Trevor love snacks, too. What kid [...]

ConAgra’s Got The Dish. And a $50 Visa Gift Card Giveaway.

98 comments August 8, 2012

Pam cooking spray, Wesson vegetable oil, Orville Redenbacher’s popcorn, Pudding Snack Packs, Gulden’s Spicy Brown Mustard, RO*TEL…all products in my pantry. Always. And all products that are part of the [...]

Gardening “Planting the Seeds” Teacher Gift

9 comments June 1, 2012

I know you all come for the food, but I also know a lot of you are parents. So if you’re part of that crowd, check out this cute teacher [...]

How To Host A Word World Birthday Party

32 comments April 29, 2012

My little Trevor isn’t so little anymore. Only 2 pounds lighter than his sister, who is 2 years older. And he’s catching up on her height, too. He turned 4 [...]

Made It! Loved It!

9 comments April 14, 2012

My kitchen gets a workout! And so does my mind, with the never ending list of recipes I want to try. Even though I don’t blog every day, that doesn’t [...]

Why Didn’t I Think Of That?!

7 comments March 23, 2012

One might accuse me (and by “one,” I mean Paul) of wasting time on Pinterest. But I say quite the contrary – I can’t believe all the helpful tips I’ve [...]

Do You Pin?

21 comments January 21, 2012

It’s Saturday, I know. Sometimes things can’t wait until Tuesday or my head will explode. You know all those folders you have – one for home decorating, birthday party ideas, [...]

Audio: T’was The Night Before A Very Culinary Christmas 2011

13 comments December 22, 2011

Did you listen to Paul’s rendition of this classic poem from last year? Well, he’s baaack. Here he is recapping our 2011. Click on the audio link and enjoy. (Or [...]

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