hostlaura
Jersey Shore, NJ
I love everything about cooking! I delight in the aromas that fill the kitchen, I enjoy tweaking recipes to make them my own, and I have a good time winging it by simply combining the ingredients that I have on hand. I especially love that cooking draws people to the table. There's no better way to enjoy your family and friends then by having great times and wonderful conversations over a meal. I look forward to "mixing" it up with all of you here! I've been a message board moderator for Meredith since 2007. I've also been participating and working on message boards since 1997. I have a Liberal Arts degree and have worked as a newspaper reporter and editor.
hostlaura Interests
Baking, Cooking for Kids, Desserts, Food & Wine Pairings, Grilling, Healthy Eating, Holidays & Entertaining, Quick & Easy, Slow Cooker
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hostlaura RECENT RECIPES
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Try these easy and delicious apple tea cakes made with matzo meal.
10/31/2011 06:03 PM
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Celebrate Hanukkah with these soft yeast doughnuts filled with fruit preserves.
10/31/2011 05:40 PM
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Special soft and sweet Hanukkah doughnuts filled with fruit preserves.
10/31/2011 05:39 PM
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Turn Hostess Sno-balls and green Tootsie Rolls into fun Halloween Jack O Lantern treats.
09/28/2011 10:20 PM
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One cake mix, some food coloring, an ice cream cone, fudge frosting and Halloween candies, combined with some imagination create this terrific Halloween treat.
09/28/2011 10:14 PM
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09/19/2010 02:41 PM
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Mushroom, Spinach & Artichoke Lasagna
Lasagna with tons of flavor.
02/28/2011 06:03 PM
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Vince's is a great Italian place. When I saw this on the menu,I just had to try it. Loved it so much went home a wrote down all the ingredients. This is my take on that salad. I make it about once a week with all the fresh fruit now available at the farmers market.
07/31/2011 10:00 AM
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vegan pasta dish featuring the fresh and summery taste of cherry tomatoes
09/03/2010 11:36 AM
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Mushroom and Chicken Quesadillas
Quick and easy and a little fancier than a plain ol' sandwich.
05/03/2010 10:38 PM
hostlaura DISCUSSIONS
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I will save them..They look so cute..from teddie
On February 22, 2012, 7:51 AM
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What are some of your favorite healthy dessert recipes?
On February 21, 2012, 9:11 PM
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fruits like apples, oranges, peaches, pears, blueberries,etc.
Vegetables....like carrots, celery, broccoli, etc.
On February 21, 2012, 9:07 PM
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I'm also looking forward to seeing quilt pictures!
On February 21, 2012, 8:03 AM
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Birdie watches the birds when she is on her high cat stand I call her throne....it is right next to the window otherwise she watches them while sitting on the back of the couch. Our birds at times are quite light...I didn't have half as many as I did last winter...maybe it is because we have had open grass areas....or it could be the large eagle that passes over head...it is so beautiful with his large white head but too far away for me to get a picture when he is gliding through the sky. I have the juncos, chickadee and some gold finches that will come up and grab a shell less peanut once in a while....I have hawks that frequent the yard and scare everything off too....Sherry8
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Our ravioli was really good....I have to think of something for dinner tonight...
On February 20, 2012, 7:06 AM
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hostlaura JOURNALS
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Do you like chocolate? Why not join us for the February Bingo game? The game will being Sunday, February 5th. Game words will link to delicious chocolate recipes right here on the site! What'
by hostlaura @ January 30, 2012, 9:17 PM
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Community Journal ~ Week of January 23
Have you had enough of the cold, rainy or snowy weather? There's nothing better than a nice, warm bowl of soup to comfort you on a Winter day. Please join us at Soups, Stews and Chowders for discu
by hostlaura @ January 23, 2012, 11:08 PM
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Community Journal ~ Week of January 9
There's nothing better than a hot bowl of soup on a cold winter day! There are also a variety of ways you can top your bowl of soup. Some folks prefer croutons and crackers and some like to drop a
by hostlaura @ January 9, 2012, 8:22 PM
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Are you ready for our January Bingo game? The game will begin Sunday, January 8. With the cold winter days ahead, the theme is "Soups, Stews, and Chowders". We have a group by
by hostlaura @ January 4, 2012, 7:51 AM
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Community Blog ~ Week of December 26
As the year winds down we are starting to make plans for the new year. How will you be spending New Year's Eve and New Year's Day? Join this conversation and tell us about your special pl
by hostlaura @ December 27, 2011, 3:06 PM
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August 11, 2011, 8:24 AM
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