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If you could have a luncheon with any three people (real of fictitious/ from any time period, dead or alive) , which three people would you choose and why?

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Top Chef DC Premiere

I enjoyed watching the Top Chef DC premiere last night, but I think they got off to a slow start. I don't have a favorite chef yet. No one really jumped out at me.

I really did not care for Angelo. He started from the very beginning being arrogant, and then of course, won both the Quick Fire and Elimination challenges.

I was impressed with Timothy! He was lightening quick in the Quick Fire Challenge! I think he will be a strong contestant this season.

I always feel sorry for the first person knocked off. John, the kooky, dreadlocks wearing chef was the first to go. I personally, hate when they get rid of the kooky contestants first. Keep them around a little while, get rid of the boring ones. There are a few this season. But, I am going to give them a chance before I start screaming at the TV.

Did you watch last night? what do you think of Top Chef DC so far?

Degree Women- Natureffects Body Mist Sample

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$25 Challenge

I thought it would be interesting to create a blog challenge. How much can you get for $25. It can be groceries, clothing, baby gear, scrapbooking products, whatever you are interested in. Of course coupons can be used, those are actually encouraged! Get shopping and share your bargains!

Maple Banana Bread recipe

Lately, I have been in the mood to bake! Do you ever get like that? I just want to bake and bake, then the mood will fizzle out for a few months. The process repeats itself. I found this recipe for Maple Banana Bread. It is a nice variation of traditional banana bread.

1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. maple syrup
1 egg
2 ripe bananas
3 tbsp. milk
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 c. nuts (I used pecans)
3tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla or maple extract ( I used vanilla because I did not have maple extract)

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 5x9 inch loaf pan.

2. In a large bowl, mix the melted butter and maple syrup. Beat in the egg and bananas, leaving a few small chunks. Stir in the maple extract and milk. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, and baking powder, and stir into the banana mixture just until moistened. Transfer to the prepared loaf pan. Mix the nuts and sugar, and sprinkle evenly over the batter.

3. Bake 50 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean.


I really love the taste of the maple with the banana. This has a nice sweetness to it. My husband and kids loved it, so that is all that matters to me. I am glad to have found this recipe.

THis recipe is linked to Crazy Daisy's Tuesday Taste

Earth Fare Coupon- Free Corn with Any Purchase!

Earth Fare Coupon- Get 6 ears of corn free with any purchase. This will go great with the meat coupons from yesterday!

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