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    How to Cut an Onion Without Crying – No More Tears, Please!

    Seriously, I cry pools of tears when cutting onions.  Sniff, sniff. I LOVE onions — but HATE crying for no good reason. 😉 As a child, I could be in a completely different room and still shed tears when my parents chopped onions. I’ve tried different methods to prevent crying… and this one I have not tried yet, but definitely will. – Light a candle near where you’re peeling and chopping your onion. (Evidently, the flames burn the onion juices from the air.) *Credit Source:  I got this idea from here: http://creeklinehouse.com/2014/02/the-one-tear-free-onion-cutting-trick.html What methods have YOU used to prevent crying while peeling onions?  Do tell! I’ve also heard of these…

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    50 – Best $5 Amazon Items for Your Kitchen

    50 – Best $5 Amazon Items for Your Kitchen All of these items (at the time of this post) are currently $5 and under.  Several are way under 5 bucks! AND — these items are Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping! WHICH — means you can purchase several items from this list and get FREE shipping on all of them! GIFT IDEA — Make a gift basket by stuffing a few of these items in a cute basket to present as a gift! *Gift Basket Tips – Add a few food items that can be used with specific kitchen gadgets, and a matching kitchen towel and pot holder set that…

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    20 Tasty Potato Recipes to Try

    Potatoes are cheap and very filling!  Yes, they are known for their naughty carbs, but if you’re not at the point of needing to reduce a lot of weight…you might splurge and enjoy them every once in awhile. Especially around Thanksgiving time or when you’re having company over to visit. Potatoes can be a meal on their own if you bake them, and then create a potato bar with the works:  bacon bits, sour cream, onions, chives, butter, salt, pepper, etc. There’s 4 easy ways you can bake a potato: – Oven Baked (unwrapped) – Oven Baked (wrapped in aluminum) – Microwave – Slow Cooker Here’s some nifty step-by-step instructions…

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    How to Make Fresh Strawberry Cake Filling – Recipe

    Pin this here: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/138204282289781285/ Making a strawberry filling that you can use on cakes and pies is super easy! ==>> And, it’s a good way to use up those old strawberries that aren’t so pretty to eat anymore. You only need 3 main ingredients… Strawberries, Sugar, Cornstarch (and Water) Ingredients: 4 cups strawberries 3/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 cup cold water Preparation: Start by washing and slicing the strawberries in half. Put them in a saucepan and add the sugar. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Turn down the temperature to medium low. Let mixture boil until the strawberries are well softened. In a small bowl, mix…