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How to Make Pumpkin Puree

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It all started with Curious George.

Story time in our house is always an exciting time.  It usually involves me reading while my little ones ask ten thousand questions.  The conversations vary from what are clouds made of to the most recent, how does pumpkin pie taste?

Curious George was eating a pumpkin pie, and my husband pipes in, “Can you make a pumpkin pie?” I was ecstatic! My family never asks for any specific food. Let alone a vegetable! I’m counting pie as a vegetable in this instance.  It’s an ingredient, right?

Before we make a pie, we need to make the pumpkin puree.  Let’s go to the chalkboard.

Want to learn how to make pumpkin puree from scratch?

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Can You Eat Shrimp Tails?

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I was recently sitting down for dinner with my favorite shrimp recipe, and as I was eating, I pushed the shrimp tails to the side of the plate as I always do. I looked at those little tails, and my mind went all over the place.

Can you eat shrimp tails? How do they taste? What else can you do with them? I knew there was work to be done.

Want to learn more about whether or not you can eat shrimp tails?

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Copper Cookware

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Copper Pots

Up early with the kids on the weekend I couldn’t help but come across the copper chef infomercials. You may have seen them boasting a square pan! Oven-safe! Heatproof! Non-stick! I mean, what’s not to love? I was intrigued. Cooler heads prevailed before I went online to purchase. I started researching copper as an element in cookware right away. Did I need a Copper Chef pot in my kitchen? Do you?

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Online Grocery Shopping Tips

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Tips For Online Grocery Shopping

Online grocery shopping has increased in popularity.

Here are some online grocery shopping tips to make your next shopping experience a successful one.

  1. Always check the specials section when shopping. There you can often find great savings including free delivery, deep discounts, and even complimentary items.
  2. Create a grocery list from the essentials you purchase every week to make checkout easier.
  3. To ensure you get the delivery time you want, start shopping a few days earlier. Check out using your grocery list of essentials and add other items later on. Most services allow you to add items up to 12 hours before the delivery time…

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