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I don't know about you, but I have always had a hard time throwing away any pictures that my children made for me while they were growing up. My refrigerator always looked this way... proudly displaying all their current art projects. As they grew, it became "the message center"; the means by which we communicated with each other during their busy teen years that we seemed to all be on very different schedules.

Not much has changed over the years. Yes, all my children's paintings and "I love you mommy" notes have been lovingly packed away, but now a new generation of artwork proudly graces the face of my fridge. A smile crosses my face every day as I gaze upon my new collection of masterpieces.
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Cookery for Entertaining by Marlene Sorosky
This is the first cookbook I purchased after getting married in 1977. It was published in 1979 and out of my entire collection purchased over the years, it's still my favorite.
Desserts-  by Martha Stewart
This cookbook comes in a close second. Actually, I think Martha's recipes have them all beat in the "overall flavor category"
My copy has many well worn pages. Great recipes in this one too.
"In the childhood memories of every good cook,
there is a warm stove, a simmering pot and a mom"
Barbara Costikyan
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What's under your kitchen sink, in your garage, in your bathroom, and on the shelves in your laundry room?  Learn more about what's in these products, about potential health effects, and about safety and handling.

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Butter is better for you??
Believe It Or Not.. it is.  read more
If buying organic is too expensive for your pocketbook, don't fret.  You can still eat greener and protect your family by avoiding the worst pesticide offenders.
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The kitchen has always been the place where my family  generally discussed interesting current events... like, who broke up with whom at school or what to wear to the prom. You know, all the important things in a teens life.  My family is all grown now with families of their own, but the gathering spot remains the same in "Gammy's House" right here in the Kitchen!
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Canning vegetables and homemade goodies for your family is much easier today than back in the day of our grandmothers.  We live in a new age that makes this once tedious chore a breeze.  Try one of the following easy methods. 

1. Run the jars through a short cycle on your dishwasher. (my favorite method)

2. Place them in a large pot (12 quart) of water on top of a steaming rack (so they don't touch the bottom of the pan), and bring the water to a boil for 10 minutes. (old method)

3. Don't have a dishwasher? Rinse out the jars, dry them, and place them, without lids, in a 200°F oven for 10 minutes.
Merry Christmas
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Favorite Christmas Recipes - on the web
Our Favorite Christmas Recipes- (scroll down)
For Breakfast:
    Cappuccino Muffins
    Pumpkin and Cream Cheese Muffins
Christmas Dinner:
  Appetizers-
   Gammy's Sweet Deviled Eggs
    Baked Brie
  Main Dish-
    Texas Deep-Fried Turkey- Yep, we fry everything in Texas!
    Standing Rib Roast
  Sides-
    Bourbon-Cranberry Compote- Yummo!
    Brussel Sprouts with Bacon- Not a Brussel Sprouts lover, but love this!
    Gammy's Candied Yams
    Piccadilly Carrot Soufflé
    Mrs. Scida's Stuffed Artichokes
 Dessert-
    Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Spicy Caramel Apple Sauce
    Chocolate Candy Bar Pie
    Gammy's Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie
    Double Layer Pumpkin Pie
    Autumn Pumpkin Bread with Orange Glaze
From Gammy's Kitchen to Yours!
There are an abundance of sites that are sharing their favorite Christmas Recipes.  What is your favorite Christmas cookie recipe?  Email me and let me know. 
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Simply put, Edible is a celebration of local food. For too many reasons to mention, I believe (and have my entire adult life), that buying food from local organic farmers is one of the most important things we can do to care for the health of our families, our community and the health of our country as a whole.  I was so excited to find Edible.  When you visit, click on the site for your area to find wonderful restaurants that support local farmers, great recipes and information on what's in season where you live and where you can go to find it.
Want to find more organic food in your local area.  Updated continually, Local Harvest has a search engine to help you find farmers' markets, family farms, and other sources of sustainably grown food in your area.  Local Harvest Organization
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The Dirty Dozen...
The Environmental Working Group tests produce for the highest and lowest traces of pesticides.  The have put together a Worst and Best list to so if organic is unattainable, at least you'll know which foods are the safest, and which should be avoided.  Download your copy.
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