recipes

Olde Westport Chili Review!

By ducktapegurl | April 7, 2015 | 4

There is nothing like a hot bowl of chili on a cold night.  I especially like it when it’s been simmering in the crock pot all day since it’s doing all the work itself!  Olde Westport Spice and Trading Co. sent a package of their Championship Chili Spice Blend.  I am not lying when I…

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The Paleo Chef Book Review!

By ducktapegurl | February 20, 2015 | 2

My husband is on a low carb diet and sometimes that and the Paleo diet go hand in hand.  The Paleo Chef By Pete Evans is not one of those times.  However, I’m not going to denigrate the book based on that statement alone. I love the photography in the cookbook and the recipes sound…

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10 Uses for White Vinegar!

By ducktapegurl | February 18, 2015 | 1

Did you enjoy the different uses for baking soda?  Well, as a second installment, I decided to list some uses for white vinegar, baking soda’s older brother.  I say this because they go together a lot and their relationship is usually explosive.    As you can see, we always buy it in bulk!  White vinegar, while…

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10 Uses for Baking Soda!

By ducktapegurl | February 9, 2015 | 3

Don’t you just love a product that you can buy and use for practically everything?  My family does and that gave me an idea to start a series called “10 Uses For.”  Each time, I’ll choose something that does double duty around your home while also saving you money!  I decided to start with baking…

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Olde Westport Spice & Trading Co. Info and Review Soon!

By ducktapegurl | February 3, 2015 | 3

I love using spice blends when cooking. They make dinner interesting.  Olde Westport Spice & Trading Company is a 33-year-old spice manufacturer that is still going strong. This online company operates a small plant in Goodland, Kansas, and claims to know a thing or two about spices, seasonings and soups. This family owned and operated…

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