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I always see these little smoothie kits at Costco that I am TOTALLY tempted to buy. Who wouldn't want to have easy, healthy, ready-to-blend smoothies sitting there just waiting to be eaten? The problem is they are so expensive I can never justify buying them. My sister-in-law clued me in to this system she has been using to make her own homemade smoothie kits and the best part is they use powdered milk so they are perfect for rotating through my food storage supply of milk.Fruit and Yogurt SmoothiesServing Size: 2 large glasses Prep Time: 5 minutes (if you make a bunch of baggies ahead of time)Ingredients: 3/4 cup of frozen strawberries 1/2 cup of frozen blueberries 1/2 cup of frozen peaches or raspberries 1 cup of powdered milk prepared* 5 ice cubes of fat-free strawberry yogurt (or any other kind) Sugar or other sweetener to taste *instead of water [Read More..]

Chicken Dog Food RecipeIf you are looking for a sweet treat that will make your dog's mouth water, try a chicken dog food recipe. Chicken is a very inexpensive way to treat your dog to the protein he needs. Making your own food and treats offers you control over what you feed your dog. You will no longer have to check label after label in the stored to be certain your dog is getting the best nutrition. You can now simply make your own foods and treats at home, which will save you a ton of money and health concerns in the long run.Chicken Rice Doggie ChowThis is a chicken dog food recipe that will make you hungry. Cook a half cup of brown rice on the stove as you normally would and then allow to cool. While cooking the rice, use a saut [Read More..]

Candied yams has come full circle, especially when it comes to popular soul food recipe side dishes. An always popular side dish for the holidays, it now has expanded in popularity year around. Many have gave this dish various names. For example, candy yams, candied yam, candied sweet potato recipe, yams candied or soul food candied yams to name a few.Most people enjoy the festive atmosphere candied yam recipes bring to a meal. So, as a result more people are enjoying this tasty side dish during non-holiday months. But still the holidays is when this dish really shines and brings a festive atmosphere to any table. Because of the availability of yams year around now, the popularity continues to grow at a steady pace. In addition, because of this vegetables health benefits, more health conscious consumers are discovering it.Yams are rich in dietary fiber, beta carotene, vitamin A B and [Read More..]