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Discussions About our Mental & Physical Wellbeing

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Articles to help your beloved household friends live their best lives too! Also information about wildlife.

Food News & History
Fun food history, along with information about food recalls, restaurant & grocery store news.

Appetizers & Snacks
Starters for home dinners and snacks for the crowd


Hot Spinach Dip: A Cheesy, Bubbly Appetizer with Crispy Bacon and Golden Mozzarella
Few appetizers are as universally loved as hot spinach dip. Creamy, cheesy, and bubbling from the oven, it’s the kind of dish that always...

ER Kent
3 min read


Easy Bisquick Sausage Balls: A Cheesy, Savory Bite-Sized Favorite
Few appetizers are as beloved — or as easy to make — as Bisquick sausage balls. These golden, cheesy bites are savory, satisfying, and...

ER Kent
3 min read


Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Meatballs: A Spicy, Tangy Party Favorite with a Slow-Cooked Kick
Buffalo chicken wings may get all the attention, but these Crock Pot buffalo chicken meatballs are a game-changer. Juicy, tender, and...

ER Kent
3 min read


Grape Jelly Cocktail Meatballs: A Sweet and Savory Party Classic
Few appetizers have stood the test of time quite like grape jelly cocktail meatballs. With just a handful of ingredients, this retro...

ER Kent
2 min read


Slow Cooker BBQ Meatballs: Sweet–Smoky Party Meatballs With a Tangy Kick (Set-It-and-Forget-It!)
When you need a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, these slow cooker BBQ meatballs deliver: tender, saucy bites bathed in a sweet–smoky, tangy...

ER Kent
3 min read


Chicken Piccata Meatballs: Juicy, Zesty Meatballs Simmered in a Bright Lemon-Caper Sauce
Chicken piccata meatballs take everything we love about the classic Italian chicken piccata — lemon, butter, capers, and a silky white...

ER Kent
3 min read


Philly Cheesesteak Skillet Dip: A Gooey, Meaty, Cheese-Layered Party Dip That Feeds a Crowd
If you’re looking for the ultimate game-day or party appetizer, this Philly cheesesteak skillet dip is it. All the bold flavors of the...

ER Kent
3 min read


Homemade Caramel Corn: Crispy, Buttery, Sweet Popcorn That’s Impossible to Resist
Few treats feel as nostalgic and crave-worthy as homemade caramel corn. Withirresistible crunch, buttery caramel coating, and golden...

Ryan S.
3 min read


Easy Crock Pot Rotel Cheese Dip: The Ultimate Party Starter That Practically Makes Itself
When it comes to crowd-pleasing appetizers, nothing gets devoured faster than a warm, cheesy dip. This easy crock pot Rotel cheese dip...

ER Kent
3 min read


Mexican Street Corn Dip: A Creamy, Cheesy Fiesta-Inspired Appetizer Everyone Will Love
Few things are as irresistible at a party as a dip that makes people keep going back for “just one more scoop.” This Mexican street corn...

ER Kent
3 min read


Quick & Easy Mini Chicken Pot Pies: Comfort Food Baked Into Golden Biscuit Cups
There’s something undeniably cozy about a warm, creamy chicken pot pie. But when you don’t have time for rolling out crusts and waiting...

ER Kent
3 min read


Lemon Raspberry Muffins: Bright, Bakery-Style Muffins Bursting With Citrus and Juicy Berries
These lemon raspberry muffins are everything you want in a bakery-style treat: golden domes, tender crumb, and the perfect balance of...

ER Kent
3 min read


Savory Cheese & Olive Quick Bread: A Golden, Cheesy Loaf Bursting With Mediterranean Flavors and Comforting Warmth
Few things feel more satisfying than pulling a golden loaf of bread out of the oven, its aroma filling the kitchen with the promise of...

ER Kent
4 min read


Dill Pickle Bread: A Zesty, Savory Loaf That Surprises and Delights Every Bite
There are recipes that you stumble across once and never forget, and dill pickle bread is one of them. It’s not your everyday loaf of...

ER Kent
3 min read


Corn Fritters Golden and Crispy From the Frying Pan With Sweet Kernels in Every Bite
Few things capture the joy of summer produce like biting into a hot, golden corn fritter fresh from the frying pan. Crisp on the outside,...

ER Kent
2 min read


Baked Apple Fritters With Sweet White Glaze That Taste Just Like the Fried Version
There’s something irresistible about apple fritters—the soft, spiced dough, the tender bites of apple, and that glossy white glaze that...

ER Kent
4 min read


Crispy Parmesan Potato Wedges (Golden, Cheesy, and Perfectly Seasoned for the Ultimate Side Dish or Snack)
Perfectly golden on the outside, tender and fluffy on the inside, these crispy Parmesan potato wedges are tossed in aromatic seasonings...

ER Kent
2 min read


Lemon Crumb Muffins with Lemon Glaze – A Bright, Tangy, and Sweet Treat for Any Occasion
Lemon Crumb Muffins with Lemon Glaze are the perfect balance of zesty citrus, soft and tender muffin texture, and a buttery crumb...

ER Kent
2 min read


Ground Beef Enchilada Dip – A Gooey, Meaty, Cheesy Skillet Full of Bold Flavor That Disappears in Minutes at Any Party
This Ground Beef Enchilada Dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser—oozing with melted cheese, packed with seasoned beef, and smothered in...

Ryan S.
3 min read


Savory Greek Chicken Meatballs – A Flavorful, Herb-Infused Mediterranean Delight
These savory Greek chicken meatballs are a perfect blend of fresh herbs, zesty lemon, and garlic, all wrapped into tender, juicy bites....

ER Kent
2 min read
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