Eclectic Recipes

Homemaking Recipes

The Resurgence of Canning and a Basic Tutorial

Monday, April 5th, 2010

When I was a kid, canning was something my family did to save money. It was something associated, at least to me, with being poor. I learned basic canning from my granny. People have been canning for a very long time. The process was first invented before refrigeration as a way of preserving foods. With [...]

Spring Cleaning Tips

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

Spring has sprung, and its time for some spring cleaning. I have been cleaning like crazy the past few days, and still have much to do. I like to start my spring cleaning by cleaning up my plant beds and planting some fresh flowers outside to spruce things up. I got these pretty daisies, along [...]

Purex 3 in 1 Free Samples

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

Have you been hesitant to try the new Purex 3 in one Laundry sheets. Well here is your chance to try them for free.  Just fill out this short from at TryPurex.com, and they will send you a 2 pack of the new 3 in 1 laundry sheets for free. The new Purex 3 in [...]

How to Make Gravy from Scratch

Monday, December 28th, 2009

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Gravy is something we had with nearly every meal as a kid. And it is something that I continue to make with many meals today for my family. When I was a kid it was almost always a brown gravy, made after frying meat. Other times, it was a milk gravy made with sausage or [...]

How to Cook Eggs

Monday, December 21st, 2009

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There are many different methods on how to cook eggs, especially scrambled eggs. Many recipes call for adding cream or milk to the eggs to make them fluffier. This does work, but creates a consistency I do not prefer. The methods I have outlined below are the ways I have been taught by my family, [...]

How to Season a Cast Iron Skillet

Saturday, November 21st, 2009

A good seasoned cast iron skillet is the best tool you’ll have in your kitchen. When properly seasoned and cared for, it is virtually nonstick, an excellent conductor of heat for cooking your foods, and also adds a little beneficial iron to your diet. And did I mention it is very economical. With just a [...]

10 Secrets to Cooking the Perfect Turkey and a Giveaway

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

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It is that special time of year again, when we spend lots of time in our kitchens, and make fabulous feasts for our family and friends. Whether you are cooking for a crowd, or just having an intimate dinner with your significant other, it pays to incorporate some turkey cooking tips to help ensure a [...]

How to Make Homemade Baby Food

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

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Making food for your baby has many benefits. The benefit that I was most attracted to was the cost savings. Making your own organic baby food, as compared to purchasing it saves alot of money. You also get more nutritious meals for your baby when you add herbs to the baby’s food, that are not [...]

Keep It Clean: Which Goods You Should Wash Before Using

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

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I am happy to introduce to you another great guest blogger, Allie Firestone. Allie blogs for Divine Caroline. Allie loves to bake and spend time with her dog. She is also a runner, which I deeply respect. Some people throw everything in the washer immediately after they buy it. Others (ahem … me) prefer to [...]

Eco-Friendly Laundry Soap

Friday, October 9th, 2009

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I happy to introduce you to my newest guest blogger, Julieann Rose , of Divine Caroline. Julieann Rose is a writer, editor, and proofreader, who loves to spend time with her kids, eat good food, and write. I wondered for the longest time about Oxy Clean I used it against my own what I call [...]

Simple Solutions to Everyday Stains

Friday, September 25th, 2009

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I would like to introduce my first guest blogger, Rebecca Barger. Rebecca is a writer for Divine Caroline.  Divine Caroline is an amazing resource for women.  They have member submitted articles on all kinds of different topics. Rebecca resides in Nashville, Tennessee, and loves to write. Rebecca loves the feel of Nashville because she says it is [...]

Coupon for New Purex Sheets

Sunday, September 13th, 2009

I am very happy to share with you that I have been one of the few chosen mom bloggers to be a Purex Insider.  As a Purex Insider I will be able to share with you the latest on New products from Purex, as well as links to great coupons. I will also be able [...]

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