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It’s National Pretzel Day – Go ahead and celebrate!
You know you want to.

It’s National Pretzel Day – Go ahead and celebrate! <br /> You know you want to.

Today, April 26, is National Pretzel Day! I’ll take any old reason to celebrate, especially when there are salty snacks are involved. How did the lowly and oft overlooked pretzel get it’s start? I took a little cruise around the internet and found that most agree the first pretzels were created around 600 AD by Catholic monks using left over dough which was twisted into the pretzel knot we know today. Some say the knot shape … Read entire article »

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Liz’s Top Seven ways to use boiled eggs

Liz’s Top Seven ways to use boiled eggs

You know the drill. Easter is over. Chocolate bunnies sit in their baskets devoid of ears, pieces of shiny fake green grass are strewn from one end of the house to the other, and no fewer than two dozen eggs bide their time in the refrigerator, asking themselves but one thing: “Will we be eaten? Or tossed to the curb with all that shiny fake green grass?” Which is where I make a confession. As much as … Read entire article »

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Let’s Eat – More Easter Treats!

Let’s Eat – More Easter Treats!

Our Liz’s last minute Easter eats seems to have struck a chord with those of you out there looking for easy, yet cuter than cute, Easter ideas. We aim to please, so here’s another last minute Easter idea that’s yummy, simple to make, and totally impressive. Who doesn’t love  Rice Krispie treats and chocolate? Easter Pops (aka Chocolate Covered Rice Krispie Treats on a Stick) Ingredients: *Rice Krispie treats cut into bars 2 x 21/2 or so. … Read entire article »

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Peep-a-licious! – Kate’s Escapades

Peep-a-licious! – Kate’s Escapades

Since Easter is only days away, I’ve been out stocking up on my Peeps supply. Heaven forbid I leave my Peep shopping to the last minute, and to my horror, find the shelves bare of the ooey, gooey, sugary marshmallow treats. I would be forever disowned as head holiday empress of my kingdom. I love me some Peeps! Do you love Peeps, too? I’ve gathered a few peep-a-liscious ideas in case you’d like to impress your peeps … Read entire article »

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April Fools’ Day Frozen Cereal Prank

April Fools’ Day Frozen Cereal Prank

Over the years, I’ve been known to play some fairly elaborate April Fools’ Day food pranks on my family. It’s almost always at dinnertime, so they have learned to have their guard up and to expect to be pranked with their dinner. (Past successes…Cupcake Dinner Prank and Meatloaf/Cake Dinner Prank) Last year I decided to mix it up a bit and catch them off guard with a breakfast prank. This one is SUPER easy and only … Read entire article »

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Kate’s Escapades – April Fools’ Day Food Prank

Kate’s Escapades –  April Fools’ Day Food Prank

Since April Fools’ Day is coming up in a few days, we decided this post from two years ago is worth a Second Glance... It’s finally here.  The day when I get to release my pent up immaturity…the day when it’s perfectly acceptable for me to feel mischievous and sneaky…the day when I get to be all the things I try to teach my kids not to be. I must confess, when I was writing yesterday’s ridiculous … Read entire article »

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Let’s Eat – Egg in a Basket

Let’s Eat – Egg in a Basket

My 22 year old son was about to cook some fried eggs and toast for breakfast the other day when he remembered an all-time favorite breakfast he used to eat at our neighbor’s house when he was a little kid. He didn’t know what it was called, but said it was a fried egg inside a hole in a slice of toast. Some quick googling and we discovered it’s called Egg in a Basket, Bird’s … Read entire article »

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Second Glance –
It’s all about the GREEN! Happy St. Patrick’s Day

Second Glance – <br />It’s all about the GREEN! Happy St. Patrick’s Day

Second glance – Since St. Patrick’s Day is coming up this Saturday, this post from last year is worth a second glance. It’s a great way to celebrate the holiday with an all green meal. (Or perhaps you’d prefer this meal featuring GREEN chicken or this GREEN breakfast idea.) Today is St. Patrick’s Day. As you probably know, I’m all about the holidays. I like to have a reason, any old reason, to take what could … Read entire article »

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Let’s Eat – Jammin’ Jambalaya

Let’s Eat – Jammin’ Jambalaya

My daughter saw this adorable cookbook, The Princess and the Frog: Tiana’s Cookbook., and HAD to have it. Really, what little girl wouldn’t want to cook like Princess Tiana? My ‘little girl’ happens to be 23, but who’s counting?. I looked through the cookbook, which  is chock full of mouth-watering New Orleans recipes, and discovered it’s not just for kids. So, here’s Princess Tiana’s recipe for… Jammin’ Jambalaya Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into … Read entire article »

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Easy King Cake for Mardi Gras – Kate’s Recipe of the Week

Easy King Cake for Mardi Gras – Kate’s Recipe of the Week

It’s party time! Mardi Gras is coming up next week, Tuesday, Feb. 21, and per Liz’s special request I’ve been assigned the task of figuring out an EASY way to make a King Cake. Thanks Liz, I don’t have enough to keep me busy. But never fear, I’ve done it, and I think you’re going to like it. It’s easy. It looks impressive, and it tastes even better. So, what IS a King Cake? And why … Read entire article »

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Kate’s Escapades – Fat Tuesday means pancakes for dinner

Kate’s Escapades – Fat Tuesday means pancakes for dinner

“(Tuesday) is Fat Tuesday, and of course, this being America, it will be followed by Even Fatter Wednesday, Obese Thursday and Fat-A** Friday.” –Jay Leno How much do you love a holiday that has as it’s main objective encouraging you to pig out? I’m talking about Fat Tuesday, of course, which just happens to be today.  Or perhaps in this politically correct day and age, we should call it “big-boned Tuesday” or possibly “full-figured Tuesday”. You … Read entire article »

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Kate’s Escapades – Valentine’s Day
How to personalize fortune cookies

Kate’s Escapades – Valentine’s Day <br /> How to personalize fortune cookies

Valentine’s Day is almost here. I’m sure I don’t need to tell you that. You’ve probably been stewing over what to do for days.  If you’re still looking for that perfect idea to make that certain special someone feel loved and appreciated, look no more because I have just the thing for you.  Personalized Fortune Cookies! And let me tell you, someone’s gonna be super impressed with this  fun, unique, and easy Valentine’s Day idea. Personalized … Read entire article »

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Introducing KitchenKuffs – Liz’s Rave!

Introducing KitchenKuffs – Liz’s Rave!

There are several statements that take place in our house over and over again: Pick up your dirty clothes Chew with your mouth closed Throw away your trash And my all-time least favorite: Can someone come push up my sleeves?!?! PLEASE!?!? Well, Kate, bar the door, those days are gone. May I present: KitchenKuffs!!! That’s right, people. It’s time to say goodbye to soggy sleeves! The brainchild of Barbara Doran, KitchenKuffs mean you’ll never have suds-soaked cuffs (or anything else, for that matter) on … Read entire article »

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Recipe of the week –
Cheater Chicken Parmesan

Recipe of the week – <br /> Cheater Chicken Parmesan

Here at Coffee Break we just LOVE our Cheater recipes. So what’s a “Cheater” recipe?  It’s a way to end up with a delicious home cooked meal, side dish or dessert without spending lots of  time to get there. This recipe was sent to us by Coffee Break reader, Susan Stephens. I (Kate) decided to give the Cheater Chicken Parmesan recipe a try this week to see if the family would like it.  I took some pics … Read entire article »

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Kate’s Escapades – Let’s Talk Turkey

The big day is almost here. We have a Thanksgiving motto at my house… Gobble ’til You Wobble! A perfectly acceptable motto for one day of the year, don’t you think?  Well, maybe you could stretch that out to two days, if you have enough leftovers.  But three days?  Don’t try it unless you are expecting a gym membership for Christmas. The star of every Thanksgiving feast is certainly the turkey.  And probably nothing strikes more fear into a cook than taking that heavy, slimy, pale blob of meat and bones, and turning it into the perfectly golden delicious main dish.  I myself have only cooked one turkey over the years, as that Thanksgiving tradition  has always been left to my mother and mother-in-law.  I’m sure my day is coming. I  found an amazing … Read entire article »

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