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Recipes: These casseroles aren’t from the ’50s

A little of this, and a little of that. Casseroles can be a collection of flavor-balanced ingredients that team up to make enticing one-pan meals. Convenient comfort food. According to “The Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink” (Oxford, $125), casseroles of one sort or another have been around since prehistoric times, adding that they took on a distinctive American identity along the way. Many ingredients were scarce during World War I and leftovers were turned into casserole meals. The same was true during The Great Depression of the ’30s. Growing up in the 1950s, I thought of casseroles as troughs smothered in cream-of-something canned soup. For many, those years brought the ubiquitous tuna-potato chip casserole. Now at my house, COVID-caution...

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The Ultimate First Apartment Checklist: Everything I Own & Love In My Apartment

When I moved into my first apartment (and the months leading up to the move-in) I was OBSESSED. It's all I thought about. I made list on list of every single thing I thought I needed to buy.  Fast forward two years of me living in my first apartment and I can confirm all the things that you absolutely 100% need to have for your first apartment and all the things that you don't need to buy.  Moving into your first apartment is SO exciting! However, I did think I was going to be broke after realizing how much I had to buy. hah! There is so much to consider for your first solo place. I searched the internet for...

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Homemade Churros

A fun and tasty Mexican treat, these Homemade Churros are quick to put together, are so delicious and make the perfect snack or dessert! A FUN MEXICAN DESSERT Have you ever had the Churros at Disneyland? Every time I go, I gotta save room for some churros! Who doesn't love a fried treat that is rolled in a cinnamon sugar mixture? I know that I do and this recipe is one that we whip up when we are craving our favorite Disneyland treat. They make a great snack or dessert. Once you start making them yourself, you won't be able to stop. Nothing tastes better than a fresh churro! So if you love Churros or have never tried to make...

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Best Dumbbell Sets for Homes, Serious Lifters, And More

Out of all possible pieces of gym equipment, dumbbells are some of the most versatile, compact, and affordable. You can buy individual pairs of dumbbells, as well as sets of dumbbells. Buying a full set can be a convenient and less expensive way to build out your home gym, as many brands sell packages of dumbbells at a lower rate than it would cost to buy an equal number of pairs individually. With such a wide variety of dumbbell sets out there (hex-shaped, round, rubber-coated, adjustable, etc.), it can be hard to decide which set is right for you. If you are on the hunt for a great set of dumbbells, but have no idea where to start, we’ve got you covered. We’ve scoured...

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Top 17 Best Lazy Susan Shelves

  1. sun gurg 2 Tier Lazy Susan Organizer, Cabinet Turntable Organizer Spinning Spice Rack Adjustable Height with Divided Storage Bins for Pantry Kitchen Countertop Shelf ¾360 degree spinning organizerrotates in a circle for easy access to all the items stored from back to front such as boxed and bagged food cooking supplies and ingredients nail polish cleaning supplies hair supplies bottles soaps and other small items ¾acrylic divided storage binslazy susan with removable bins allows you to separate and organize items by category or usage and transparent clear walls provide easy visibility keeping items visible for quick selection preventing falling during rotating ¾multifunctional lazy susan turntableideal for home storage and organization Can be used on table shelf countertop or...

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