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Masala Chai Recipe – Bulk Spice Blend

Lynn — Sun, 26 Oct 2025 13:13:18 +0000

This bulk masala chai recipe makes enough spiced tea blend to last for months, which is perfect if you drink chai on the regular 🙋🏼‍♀️ or want to make gifts. The spice proportions follow traditional Indian recipes, so you get the authentic flavor rather than the watered-down versions often found in stores. The recipe utilizes...

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Pulled Pork Rub Recipe

Lynn — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 20:11:17 +0000

A great dry rub is the key to mouthwatering, flavor-packed pulled pork. This Pulled Pork Rub recipe combines smoky, slightly sweet, and savory spices that enhance the natural richness of pork butt or pork shoulder. Whether smoking, slow cooking, or roasting, this seasoning blend creates a flavorful crust that locks in moisture and depth of...

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The Best Oils to Season Cast Iron

Lynn — Sat, 27 May 2023 21:30:40 +0000

Cast iron has long been my preferred cookware when I need a non-stick surface, whether it is my cast iron skillets or Dutch oven. But, keeping it appropriately seasoned is imperative in maintaining the non-stick surface. In a previous post, we discussed how to clean rusted cast iron. This post goes in-depth on the best...

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Old Bay Seasoning Substitutes and Recipe

Lynn — Wed, 10 May 2023 17:50:35 +0000

This post offers several suggestions for Old Bay Seasoning Substitutes, as well as a recipe for Homemade Old Bay Seasoning. I’ve spent most of the last 50 years living in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. With that comes 50+ years of enjoying traditional east coast cuisine. From Philadelphia Cheese Steaks to Boiled Shrimp...

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Lemon Pepper Seasoning Recipe

Lynn — Wed, 10 May 2023 15:11:56 +0000

Lemon pepper seasoning is a popular and versatile spice blend that combines the bright, tangy flavor of lemon with the bold, pungent taste of black pepper. It is used to season a variety of dishes, including poultry, fish, vegetables, and salads. Lemon pepper seasoning is particularly popular in American and Mediterranean cuisines. Make your own...

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Homemade Barbecue Sauce Recipe

Lynn — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 01:09:34 +0000

Simple ingredients come together easily to make this slightly tangy and slightly sweet homemade barbecue sauce. You can use it to sauce up your pulled beef sandwiches or pulled pork sandwiches. Slather your ribs, chicken pieces, or shrimp with the bbq sauce before you grill them. Use it as the base for barbecue pizza. Truly,...

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Baking Soda and Baking Powder

Lynn — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 13:13:24 +0000

Baking soda and baking powder are important chemical leaveners when baking. They serve the same purpose as organic leaveners, like yeast. What’s the difference between the two? How do they work? Can you substitute them? How do you know if they are fresh? If you do any baking at all, you are familiar with baking...

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Groceries to Buy on a Budget | Eat Well for Less

Lynn — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 11:02:53 +0000

You CAN eat well for Less! Specific, actionable tips and suggested groceries to buy on a budget that are still healthy. I don’t know anyone who isn’t tightening their belt right now, adjusting their budgets to deal with inflation. If you are anything like me, you’ve always been trying to find more economical ways to...

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Dehydrate Apples Without a Dehydrator

Lynn — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 14:43:22 +0000

Crispy Apple Chips make a healthy and easy snack. This post gives instructions on how to dehydrate apples without a dehydrator. We eat a LOT of apples in our home, easily complying with the ‘apple a day’ admonition. Accordingly, it seems I don’t walk into the grocery store without walking out with a bag of...

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Chili Powder Substitutes and Recipe

Lynn — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 15:54:26 +0000

A variety of chili powder substitutes that you most likely have in your pantry. Argh… We’ve all been there, you had your heart set on a big pot of chili on a cool day. You sautee your meat and onions and are at the ‘add 2 tablespoons of chili powder’ part of the recipe. You...

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