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I am an unemployed journalist, so I thought I would do some freelancing until something works out! And, I've always wanted to do some anyway!

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Style & Beauty > Vintage & Bargain Clothing Store reviews: Ross Dress for Less: 1 of 16
I have always been a bargain shopper. As soon as I enter a clothing store, I head straight to the clearance. I rarely bother looking at other areas, unless they have a 50 percent off sale going. So, imagine my joy the first time I entered a Ross clothing store. I have been in love ever since. The store has a huge variety of ... More..
Food & Drink > Recipes (Other) Recipes: Quesadilla: 3 of 11
I love quesadillas. I sometimes crave the crisp tortillas with spicy meat and tons of oozing cheese. My recipe has come from some experimenting and it tastes so good every time! Four tortillas, flour or corn 1 chicken breast, cut up Half red pepper, chopped Half an onion, chopped Cajun seasoning Mozzarella or other cheese bl... More..
Food & Drink > Bread & Baking Recipes Recipes: French toast: 5 of 12
Weekend breakfasts just wouldn't be breakfast without pancakes, waffles or my favorite French toast. Pancakes and waffles are made with a batter, but French toast is bread cooked with a little egg and milk. So, how in the world does it taste so good? The answer to that question won't come from me, but I have an amazing recip... More..
Food & Drink > Pasta, Grain & Rice Recipes Recipes: Easy baked macaroni and cheese: 3 of 7
I have loved macaroni and cheese since my mom would grate a mountain of cheddar, melt it with milk and flour and mix it with elbow noodles. It was delicious, but, her method has always seemed a little too time consuming. And I prefer baked macaroni with a nice crispy topping. After much searching, I came upon a recipe that I... More..
Food & Drink > Poultry Recipes Recipes: Chicken pot pie: 6 of 13
I created the most amazing chicken pot pie recipe recently. I have never been fond of making pie crust so I wanted a way around that. So, I used crescent roll dough instead. It's amazing! Two chicken breasts, cut up One small onion, diced One can cream of mushroom soup Frozen mixed vegetables Pepper, salt, chicken boullion O... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) Getting creative with leftover food: 7 of 14
Leftovers have always been a problem for me. Currently, we do not have a microwave, so a fast reheat the next day will not work. I've learned to pare down most recipes to adequately feed the two of us, with few leftovers. But, no matter how hard I try, I always have leftover mashed potatoes. My husband and I both love them, ... More..
Food & Drink > Dairy & Egg Recipes Recipes: The perfect omelet: 10 of 19
I don't know if what follows is the perfect omelet, but it was so good that my husband oohhed and aahhed the whole time. When I make an omelet, I open my fridge, pull out leftover turkey, shredded cheese, a couple green onions, eggs and milk. I chopped the turkey and green onions together. Then I decided that garlic might be... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking Fruits & Vegetables How to bake a potato: 6 of 11
Baked potatoes are a fantastic side dish. For lunch, they can be the main attraction, with just a salad to go along with it. To bake a potato, it takes a little while in the oven. My mom always baked them in a 350 degree oven for about an hour. But, I found that when I want one a whole lot sooner than that, they can be tosse... More..
Food & Drink > Fruit & Vegetable Recipes Recipes: Broccoli: 10 of 17
I recently discovered the wonder of roasted broccoli. And, it's so simple, anyone can make it! One bunch broccoli Olive oil Salt Pepper Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Cut broccoli into florets and half the florets so each piece is close to the same size. Put in a bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Add salt and freshly ground pep... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) Where to get interesting cooking ideas: 3 of 5
You only have so many recipe books, don't you? So, where can you go to get new ideas for side dishes, main courses or desserts? Well, when I discovered my love of cooking, I headed to the library. It had a huge selection of cookbooks that I could check out and page through. If I liked the sound or look of a recipe, I would c... More..