Sweet & Spicy Cookies

Sweet & Spicy Cookies What a busy, busy, September, (daughter and niece got married), October, November, December and most of this January has been for me! Please forgive me as this blog has been put on the back burner as life had taken over.  And even in all that hustle, bustle, bake-a-thon that went on here, [...]

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Power Ranger’s Birthday Cake for my Grandson

Every year my little Grandson (David) has a request for his birthday cake.  This year he turns 4 and he had a hard time picking between Power Rangers and Sponge Bob. So, to make my little man Grandson happy, we decided on a Power Rangers Birthday cake and Sponge Bob and Patrick Cookies. (Which by [...]

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Homemade Salad Supreme Seasoning

I wanted to pass on a recipe for Salad Supreme Seasoning, that not only will save you money, but is a close duplicate and tastes great.  I use this seasoning quite often, (It adds flavor to a lot of dishes)  and it costs more than I think it should in the grocery store.  Make your [...]

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My Top 5 Favorite Recipes for 2010

As promised, following is my Top 5 recipes for 2010!! my #1 Top 5 recipes are: #1 My Top 5 Recipes for 2010 -  Rib Steak & Salad This is my favorite Dinner Recipe. Give me a Steak, a Baked Potato and a salad and I’m all set! #2 My Top 5 Recipes for 2010 [...]

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Happy New Year & Top 10 Posts for 2010!

Thank you to all of you that stop by and read my blog! I am Honored. Your presence here is very much appreciated and gives me reason to keep posting!  I wish all of you a Happy, Healthy, Prosperous 2011!! I thought I would share the top 10 posts that you, the reader’s have found [...]

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Happy Thanksgiving!

  Happy Thanksgiving from Fire up the Oven!  May your blessings be many!

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Join Jennifer Garner at the Kid’s Table & Support Save the Children

I find this a very worthy cause and wanted to help spread the word. Nobody contacted me to do so, but I seen it on another blog and clicked the link to learn more. Please take a few minutes and click the link!  Not only do you help kids in need by clicking on this [...]

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James Beard Celebrity Chef Dinner Coming To Detroit!

The Celebrity Chef Tour is coming to Detroit on November 4th 2010!! Not only does this mean a once in a lifetime opportunity for you to enjoy a spectacular meal by some of America’s top culinary talents, but also a chance to meet the chefs and ask questions!  The November 4th event will take place [...]

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Poochie Pleasing Pretzel Nibs

I have for sometime made my own Dog Food, Dog Biscuits and recently ran across a recipe for Doggie Pretzels.  My dog loves these things. They’re really easy to make and they don’t take a whole lot of time.  I don’t shape them into pretzels. I make it easier by making pretzel nibs.  I slice [...]

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Homemade Dog Treats

This is Sadie. Our 4 legged pet kid. She’s extremely spoiled!  I have been making her dog biscuits (and dog food for that matter, another post, another day) for quite sometime. We have noticed quite a difference in her energy levels.  Here are some good tips for those that want to make your own pets [...]

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