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5 Uses for Butterscotch Pudding Mix~Low Budget Gourmet Ideas

Posted by: thetalkingspoon on: November 3, 2011

Butterscotch is a classic candy flavor with buttery overtones that add richness to a lot of recipes.  Here are a few idea to kick start using this ingredient, which is perfect for the fall. Butterscotch pudding mix will add both flavor and moisture to the some of the following items Butterscotch Cake. Simply add butterscotch pudding mix to cake [...]

TTSPTip: Play With Your Food! (Faking Your Way Into Baking)

Posted by: thetalkingspoon on: October 29, 2011

Fake your way into baking by using semi homemade recipes and jazzing it up! Now, I can say I have a much stronger sense that certain ingredients like vanilla can enhance flavors, but nutmeg and cinnamon can be paired up with certain fruits to round it out or add depth, and make cakes and other baked good from scratch. The same goes for non baking food. Play with your food, and you’ll have a better sense of how seasonings work, and more confidence!

TTSTip: Spicing Up Your Fiber! Healthy Post!

Posted by: thetalkingspoon on: June 8, 2011

Do you want to spicy up yor oats? No really! Here’s a quick tip to get extra spice in your oatmeal, Sure, it does involve adding a little ore sugar, but it’s sure to please your buds Instead of buying bulk packs of flavored oatmeal that is full of added sugar, corn syrup (yuck) and sodium, [...]

love making and drinking smoothies. It’s a great way to get your fruits serving, calcium and even protein! It’s a great way to replace a meal, and you can even add veggies to your smoothies!!! (I think only carrots may work for this, though) I am currently drinking a green tea and strawberry (with orange juice) smoothie. I love the green tea’s light and herbal flavor, but I also appreciate its caffeine content.

TTS Tips: Stuff To Do With Pesto Sauce

Posted by: thetalkingspoon on: June 1, 2011

Pesto, the perfect mix of pine nuts, basil, garlic, parm and olive oil enhance bland dishes and can be quite a versatile condiment to have in your household. I’ll admit that I’m a pesto fanatic. Mostly because I love anything with garlic and basil, and find that pesto can really add pep (Oh, goodness.what a [...]

Where Have I Been? Recipes and New Cooking Ventures

Posted by: thetalkingspoon on: May 31, 2011

have made scones from scratch, biscuits, dinners, a peach cobbler with fresh sliced peaches, cakes, and interesting drinks! I have a few pictures of them prepared items and will try my best to share the recipes. Although I use recipes, I also get creative and add my own ingredients to it to give the dishes originality. So the way they come out will be a tad different from the ways your may if you do follow the directions very closely.

Copy Cat Gourmet: McDonald’s McGriddle (with Recipe)

Posted by: thetalkingspoon on: April 15, 2010

*Warning! The following contains unorthodox ways of creating the classic dish, French Toast in unique manners. If offended by the idea of eggs NOT being used in the French Toast batter, I advise you to leave. Viewer discretion is advised.


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