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Dinner in 15 Minutes Flat - Make Your Selections

Dinner in 15 Minutes Flat - Make Your Selections

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Death by Caffeine - StumbleUpon We’ve used the very latest research to determine what’s appropriate for your body weight. See more about your daily caffeine limits. Recommendations for caffeine levels are different for aged 18 and under. The calculator is intended for use only by adults over 18. See more about caffeine limits for children and teens. Sure are. How to Grow 100 Pounds of Potatoes in 4 Square Feet On many occasions, we've been tempted to grow our own potatoes. They're fairly low maintenance, can be grown in a pot or in the ground, last a fairly long time if stored properly, and can be very nutritious (high in potassium and vitamin C). Here's more incentive: according to this article, you can grow 100 pounds of potatoes in 4 sq. feet. Learn how after the jump...

How to Make Caramel Apple Shots Photo: Michelle Oddis Once in a while, a party trick comes along that grabs our attention. Food blogger Michelle Oddis of That's So Michelle loves making caramel apple shots we can't imagine anyone would turn down. How To Make Great Granola Every Time Cooking Lessons from The Kitchn Previous image Next image Basic directions for making a great batch of granola, every time. We here at The Kitchn are very fortunate to have a multi-talented team of writers, with careers that include professional photographer, cookbook author, architect, songwriter, actor, magazine editor — and more! But today, we're happy to note one particular pro: Granola entrepreneur. Megan Gordon, one of our regular contributors, writes from Seattle where she also owns Marge, a little company turning out the most scrumptious granola you've ever tasted.

The best detox foods to look great - StumbleUpon Having a diet rich in detox foods will naturally help your health. But some of those foods are especially good to make you look great. Eating more of the detos foods below will not only improve your look but also support your body to detox naturally and flush out environmental toxins as well as metabolic waste. Losing weight

Bold Book Shelving Branches Naturally Along Interior Walls Want to bring a bit of nature inside, but not have to worry about watering the plants or picking up after the leaves? Well, this branched, tree-shaped bookcase might be just the thing. One hung from the wall itself, simple biscuit joints connect ever-smaller branches that spoke out from the primary limb, providing niches for books, odds and ends in the void spaces Olivier Dollé creates along the way. Abstractly, they are simply attractive organic forms, turning a blank wall into something bordering on artistic – practically, they avoid the one-size-fits all mandate of regularly-stacked shelves where each level provides an enclosed box with the same height and width as the one below it.

Apple Nachos! I have no clue where I originally saw this idea years ago–but in today’s blogging world, apple nachos have become just about as ubiquitous as raw ballz… But, there may still be a few folks remaining who aren’t tuned into all the apple nacho hoopla. If you’ve never tried them, give ’em a whirl! They are ridiculously easy and taste much more awesome than they sound. Plus, my kids LOVE them as a midday snack.

Heavenly Hot Dogs Hot dogs, wieners, frankfurters, weenies, dogs, pups, red hots, sausages, brats. July 20 is National Hot Dog Day! Slathered with mustard, ketchup, barbecue sauce, or mayo, drenched in sauerkraut, chili, red onion, relish, cheese, celery salt, chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, pickles, or jalapeno peppers, and boiled, broiled, steamed, fried, grilled or microwaved, these juicy gems are part of an enduring American love affair—whatever name you give them. With a side of coleslaw, baked beans, potato salad, or a favorite bag of chips, nothing else shouts “summertime” in quite the same way. In fact, what’s a state fair without our fair share of corndogs—hot dogs coated and fried in a corn breading—first introduced in Texas in 1942. Born in Germany where they’re called Frankfurter Wurstchen (wurstchen means little sausage) and popular since the 13th Century, the thumb-shaped meat with a robust flavor was served to people during imperial coronations.

Wild Mood Swings - Surf the web on a whim. (C) Sean McManus - StumbleUpon <p style="font-size:x-large;">Oh no! You don't have Javascript enabled. Please <a href=" Javascript now</a> or the only moods you'll experience will be boredom and frustration. Today’s post is a lesson in improvisation. Why? Well, this project was INTENDED to be a candy tray, a fancy version of something I saw done flawlessly at Tutto Bella. After reading through that tutorial, I thought it would be a breeze! Famous last words, right? Now, if I was a crafting perfectionist, or blogging perfectionist, or if I’d had two more cups of coffee today, maybe I’d've tried a second time to make my vision work…but I’m not, I’m not, and I didn’t.

The Pastry Affair - Home - Butterbeer This is part III in a mini-series of Harry Potter snacks from the books brought to life (part I is on Honeydukes treats, part II is all about the cauldron cakes, and part IV showcases decadent butterbeer cupcakes). Last August, my family made the two thousand mile journey to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios. Orlando has always been one of my family's favorite vacation destinations.

Chilled Cucumber Soup - How to Make Healthy Cucumber Soup Quick and easy to make yet good enough for a summer party, this delicious and refreshing chilled cucumber soup makes a surprisingly filling appetizer. Thick nonfat Greek yogurt adds a healthy dose of protein and calcium. Prep Time: 15 minutes Chill: 1 hour Abs Diet: Oblique Exercises Working your obliques is crucial to having the strong, lean body you want. Try these 6 exercises to strengthen your core and bulletproof your obliques. Oblique V-Up Lie on your side with your body in a straight line.

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