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Mrs. Dash Salt Free Seasonings: Not Just for Low Sodium Diets

I am sure most of my readers are familiar with the original Mrs. Dash Salt-Free Seasoning, but even as a regular user myself, I didn't realize how many different Salt-Free Seasonings and Marinades Mrs. Dash actually makes. There seems to be one for just about any taste you have. Mrs. Dash Salt-Free Seasoning is not just for those who need to be on a low sodium diet, as you will see very soon, most Americans could really use it. Salt is not the Devil, but overuse of it could make Continue Reading

Spike Your Turkey with Jägermeister

Jagermeister can add an interesting subtle flavor of to your Turkey this year. The distinct herbs, blossoms, roots and fruits of Jagermeister are an excellent accompaniment to this festive bird. Why not spike your turkey with Jägermeister! Jagermeister Roasted Turkey with Fresh Herbs Ingredients: 1 Fresh Turkey 13-15 lbs. 1 sweet onion cut in quarter 1 carrot peeled and chopped 1 branch of celery chopped A bouquet of sage, parsley and marjoram Salt and pepper 6 Tbsp unsalted Continue Reading

Ergo Chef Pro Series Knives Review

I am addicted to kitchenwares, and have a near fetish for quality kitchen knives. When I saw the new ergonomic cutlery from Ergo Chef, I was immediately intrigued and inquired about doing a review. They kindly sent me a 7" Santoku from their Pro-series, for this review, and I have been using it for a few weeks now. Since Santoku knives are designed for more of a chopping motion, rather than rocking slice motion like most western chef's knives, it took me a few tries to become accustomed to Continue Reading

Haunted House: Coventry, Rhode Island (Part 2)

Here is Part 2 of the big Halloween display, in Coventry, RI. While the last post was all from the haunted house part, this is the back part of the haunted house, along with outdoors & spooky out buildings. Don't let the Peanuts gang fool you, there is some gruesome stuff here. Dare you have your fortune read? The little darlings in the ghouls nursery are glad to eat you. Now for a walk through the graveyard. We come upon, what appears to be an old abandoned Continue Reading

Haunted House: Creepy Halloween Display (Part 1)

I love Halloween displays. This display was done by my parents last year, in Coventry, RI. Make sure to check out Part 2 as well, there is a cool building they constructed especially for the Halloween display. Check out the ghoulish shop keeper. M checking out the gruesome selection. Apparently dogs are allowed at this haunted halloween store. Check out the alien autopsy. The executioner welcomes you. The electric chair. The pendulum of Continue Reading

Halloween Doesn't Scare Her at All

While editing pics from visiting my parent's Halloween display (they really go all out), a saw a running theme among the pics. My daughter's innocent total lack of fear, when it came to things that I would expect to frighten her. Her response...fascination. She had no fear at all. Even the big devil in the haunted house section didn't phase her one bit. Last year it made her scream. Here she abuses the the midget killer clown. After tweaking his nose several times, she went after his Continue Reading