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5 Ways To Use One Whole Chicken & Get The Most For Your Money

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I'm always looking for ways to stretch my grocery budget. I would never have thought you could do much with one whole chicken from the deli, but the mom seen in the following video proved me wrong! Here are all the ways you can use a single chicken (you know, the whole roasted chicken that you can buy already seasoned and cooked at most grocery stores) to save time and money: Purchase a deli chicken and eat the first meal as chicken with a side dish or two. Use the leftover chicken … [Read more...]

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5 Reasons To Buy A George Foreman Rotisserie

The George Foreman name is synonymous with nutritious meals, and the George Foreman rotisseries are no exception.   Designed to change the way that people perceive healthy eating, these appliances are boldly affirming that healthy eating no longer has to be a tasteless and time-consuming task.  George Foreman rotisseries come in large and small varieties including: Baby George Rotisserie Big George Rotisserie George Jr. Rotisserie Check out all of the comments and reviews … [Read more...]

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Best Fried Chicken Recipes & Restaurants With The Best Fried Chicken

Pork is no longer the trendsetting meat of choice, the word on the street this year has chicken moving into the spotlight again. Oh sure, they could be talking about the health benefits of chicken, but I'm going with who makes the best fried chicken, instead: I've always been a fan of the Colonel's 11 Herbs and Spices. When I lived down south Popeye's was another of my favorites. We often would partake in some of Church's Chicken as well. Often said to be an important part of … [Read more...]

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Reasons To Avoid Food Products From Factory Farms & Try Organic Instead

Do you know where (and how) the eggs you ate for breakfast were produced? Factory farms, otherwise known as CAFO's (concentrated or confined animal feeding operations), are the source of 95% of the eggs consumed in the United States today. Home for these unfortunate chickens is an endless row of small wire cages, with as many as 8 birds housed in a mere 14 square inches of space.    … [Read more...]

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Whole Canned Chicken Isn’t As Bad As It Sounds… It’s Great For Homemade Soups!

Are you living in a dorm room with little more than a hot plate to cook with? Tired of Ramen Noodles or Hamburger Helper night after night? Whole chicken in a can will liven up your cuisine and introduce you to a whole new world of flavor. (Don't laugh.  This will be really good once you get past what it looks like coming out of the can!) Canned chicken has quite a few advantages over fresh or frozen chicken: … [Read more...]

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It’s Football Season – Time To Get A Tailgating Grill!

Labor Day tends to mark the end of the summer season, but grilling has 2 seasons: summer - and - football Now is the time of year when backyard grillers become parking lot chefs at tailgate parties coast to coast. About 50 million people tailgate each year, and the centerpiece of the party is the grill. Before you buy a tailgating grill, here are some things to consider...   … [Read more...]

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Grilling Tips – A Collection Of The Best Tips That Will Make You A Grill Master At Home

If you're like me, the gas grill has a permanent position just outside the door on the deck. For at least 3 seasons of the year, if I get the urge for a quick bratwurst for lunch or a steak for supper, my trusty propane-powered cook station is at the ready to satisfy my need for charbroiled meat. Though I prefer the flavor of a true charcoal barbecue, the convenience of turning the knob and pushing the piezo electric igniter better suits our last-minute "Let's do shrimp on the barbi" … [Read more...]

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Easy Chicken And Dumplings Soup Recipe

With fall upon us and cooler temperatures becoming a frequent visitor, I’m always looking for a hearty meal that can satisfy a crowd. With a couple hungry buddies helping to lay in firewood for the coming season, it seemed right that I rustle up some grub that would satisfy their above average appetite.   Chicken Always Satisfies Chicken soup warms you through and through. Plus, when it comes to feeding a group, chicken is about the most cost-effective meat you can buy. … [Read more...]

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How To Make Your Own Baby Food

It's been a while since I have done this, but the recent addition to my extended family has me giving advice about making baby foods. While I realize the new moms in my family think my ideas are a little crazy sometimes, they also know that I have money in my pocket because I spend carefully. Still, they purchase baby foods at full price and complain that they are broke. For this reason, I'm grateful to have an audience who is actually looking for these ideas.   … [Read more...]

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4 Of The Best Reasons To Buy Local Meat

If you own a chest freezer (and if you don’t you should), then you'll want to consider purchasing meat in bulk from local farms.  You can purchase ¼ cow that is cut and packaged into individual meals by the farmer or local butcher.  You can also go to the local poultry plant and purchase chicken in convenient shrink-wrap packages.  If purchasing a case of chicken or a side of beef sounds like too much to stomach, consider splitting the purchase between a few friends … [Read more...]

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