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Back to Basics: Healing from Lost
July 9, 2012 – 1:01 am | No Comment
Back to Basics: Healing from Lost

Three years ago I lost someone very dear to me, my grandmother. She had fought a long battle with her heart and after many years she passed away at home with her family and friends. …

Andes Mint Cupcakes
May 9, 2012 – 1:01 am | One Comment

by Tricia Thomas
 
So I have to confess- I have a great addiction to cupcake shops! You walk in and there are so many different amazing flavors. I could leave with one of each! They can …

Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal (gluten free)
October 26, 2011 – 2:00 am | No Comment

I found this recipe on a blog I follow.  The Baking Beauties is a wonderful blog and a great resource for gluten free cooking. I have not discussed here, on Wives in Bloom, much about my …

Bacon-wrapped Dates
September 2, 2011 – 12:01 pm | No Comment

Well guys (but mostly gals), it’s time for another recipe.  This one is a party favorite, fo’ sho. Make it during your next Super Bowl gathering, or going away party (military wives know something about …

Nutty Cranberry Granola
July 29, 2011 – 12:01 pm | No Comment

You know, I <3 granola.  It’s my unfortunate hippie tendencies coming to the surface, I’m sure.  I may not be totally “crunchy” but I still love granola.  Okay, here’s how I do it.
Ingredients:
 
3 cups rolled oats …

Culinary Tips and Tricks
October 31, 2010 – 12:42 pm | No Comment
Culinary Tips and Tricks

by Claire Shackelford
Most of us have our little tricks and tips we use in the kitchen. Some of them we learned from our mothers, some we learned from our friends, and others we learned by …

Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Cake
October 31, 2010 – 12:15 pm | 2 Comments
Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Cake

by Olivia Smith
We have started a new tradition in our house…every Sunday we get together for a big Sunday dinner.  The idea came to me a few weeks ago when I went to the local grocery …

Recipe: Cuban Pork & Plantain Stew
October 24, 2010 – 12:39 pm | No Comment

3/4 -1 lb pork tenderloin, cubed
3 Tbl Flour
2 Tbl Olive Oil
1 small green Chile, chopped (or 1 small can of chopped)
4 large cloves Garlic, chopped
1 Green Pepper, chopped
1 Lg Onion, chopped
1/2 tsp ground Cumin
Juice of three …

Recipe: Marshmallow Pops
September 11, 2010 – 5:31 pm | 2 Comments
Recipe: Marshmallow Pops

from Jocelyn Green
This recipe is great for a hands-on afterschool activity and snack! OK, it’s not so great on the nutrition scale, but it’s fun, easy, and the kids love it. Double the batch easily …

Recipe: Pasta Salad with a Twist
August 22, 2010 – 6:10 pm | 2 Comments
Recipe: Pasta Salad with a Twist

by Melissa Fisher
I love pasta salad.  I love that you can throw almost anything in it and have it still taste good.  Here are my staples:
Pasta (usually spiral) and Italian salad dressing–I prefer the dry …