Ripening Tomatoes Indoors…

I love vine ripened tomatoes…the problem?  They ripen on the vine.  Confused?  Well, what I mean is when they ripen on the vine every bug, squirrel and critter feeds off of them.

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Freezing and Canning Peaches…

I am no expert on freezing and canning.  I just go by what others who are experienced tell me and what I find online.  So join me on my adventure in freezing and canning peaches…

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How does your garden grow…

I love fresh vegetables and I love having a garden.

We got ours in the ground a little late and are just now reaping a harvest.  Here is how my garden grows…Enjoy!

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How to freeze bell peppers…

Over the weekend my brother gave me some beautiful bell peppers.  With the price of bell peppers it pays to freeze them when you get your hands on a good amount.  My favorite way to store them is to flash freeze them.  Not familiar with that method?  Here’s a tutorial for you-

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Extreme Couponing or Unrealistic Couponing…

OK…I’ll admit it, I’m hooked on TLC’s “Extreme Couponing” even though it should be called “Unrealistic Couponing”.  I don’t know about you, but I don’t know any store that will allow you to clear out shelves or use 1000 coupons.

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Soup and crackers…that could be a meal!

Ok, Ok, does anyone remember the episode on Seinfeld where Kenny Bania, an obnoxious comedian, offers Jerry a brand new Armani suit for free.  In exchange he asks for a meal.  Jerry takes him out and Bania only orders soup.  Jerry tells Elaine and she asks, “Did he crumble any crackers in it?”  Jerry is silent and Elaine asks again, “Did he crumble, any crackers in it?” Jerry- “As a mater of fact, he did.” Elaine- “Oh, well. Crackers in a bowl. That — That could be a meal.”

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Harris Teeter Super Doubles Are Coming…

Attention Ladies and Gentleman!!!  Harris Teeter “Super Doubles” will start Wednesday, February 16th -Tuesday, February 22nd.  Now is the time to look at the ad scan at “A Full Cup”, grab a few extra Sunday papers and search Ebay for some killer coupons!!!

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Why I LOVE Coupons…

Well, today is the last day for Super Doubles at Harris Teeter and I can’t wait for them to come back.  After totaling my receipts for the past week here are my savings.

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Mountain Chicks…

My sister-in-law, Stephanie, and I spent a great weekend in the mountains.   It was 50 hours of fun!!!  No kids, no husbands, just the two of us in the High Country of North Carolina.  We started our weekend away with a delicious breakfast at The Boone Bagelry.  It was absolutely wonderful!  The staff was really nice and the bagels were delish.  If you ever make it to Boone, NC you must stop there for a bagel.

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It’s {Almost} Fall Ya’ll…

I adore Fall. The leaves turning brilliant colors, the smell of wood burning, not to mention Halloween and Thanksgiving.  And speaking of food…Krispy Kreme is introducing some new doughnuts.  They look awesomelicious…wait…what?  Anyway, they look good!

‘Nuff said…

And now a word from Krispy Kreme-

Krispy Kreme has two new delicious doughnuts in time for the fall — Apple Spice Cake and Caramel Apple Cobbler! You’ll think you’re back in Mom’s kitchen with these limited-time doughnuts, available until October 3.

Our Apple Spice Cake is a delicious traditional cake doughnut made with real apples and complementary spices, including cinnamon. Our Caramel Apple Cobbler is a yeast-raised doughnut filled with sweet, tree-ripened apples and a smooth caramel icing and crunchy oat topping.