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Category: Little Ditties

Merry Christmas from Dish Ditty

Merry Christmas from Dish Ditty

From our home to yours, wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas!

Why is my chicken broth cloudy and not clear?

Why is my chicken broth cloudy and not clear?

The question of the day: Why is my chicken broth cloudy and not clear?

How to Microwave Spaghetti Squash

How to Microwave Spaghetti Squash

Roasting Spaghetti Squash is delicious but time consuming. If you want a quick way to get that spaghetti squash ready for use with your spaghetti sauce, try microwaving it.

Bacon Straws as Seen On Pinterest

Bacon Straws as Seen On Pinterest

Sweet and Savory Cheesy Bacon Wrapped Puff Pastry Twist by Half Baked Harvest is a hit!

Happy Birthday to my Hubby! Here’s your Birthday Pie!

Happy Birthday to my Hubby! Here’s your Birthday Pie!

In honor of my husband’s birthday today, I want to give him pie! I am not making it this year as we are on a low-sugar diet, so he is getting a virtual happy birthday pie.

Make Croutons from leftover Hot Dog Buns (Hot Dog Bun Crouton Recipe)

Make Croutons from leftover Hot Dog Buns (Hot Dog Bun Crouton Recipe)

Yep, it’s true. Hot Dog buns make great croutons. They have the right texture and consistency and my son said they were the best croutons he has ever had.

Sometimes life gets in the way…

Sometimes life gets in the way…

I have been MIA the last two weeks… I hope you didn’t miss me too much. My real job (you know, the one that pays me) had me working days and nights and there just wasn’t time for anything other than work, eat, hug my […]

Dolphin Fruit Display: Fun with Fruit!

Dolphin Fruit Display: Fun with Fruit!

This is a simple and easy fruit decoration that you can make with your kid. Depending on your child’s age, they can help you with the eyes, or they can even do the whole thing (like my 11 yr old). What you’ll need: Grapes Bananas […]

Fun times at KCBS Backyard BBQ competition yesterday.

Fun times at KCBS Backyard BBQ competition yesterday.

I had such a great time yesterday at my first ever cooking competition in Santa Clara at the Kansas City BBQ Society Backyard BBQ Competition. And… I won 2nd place for my tri tip!!!

Infuse your water with Pineapple!

Infuse your water with Pineapple!

The hype on detox waters, infused waters, etc. is almost overwhelming. Most of the water recipes are a little weird for me. Some fruits just don’t work well with water. But, Pineapple is hands down my favorite flavor infusion for water.