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Now We’re Cookin’

Quiche - Sounds fancy or scary, but it’s really not!  This great leftover recipe is basically an egg bake in a crust.  This easy recipe can be changed up by adding different meats or veggies.  Give it a try! Wishing everyone Easter Blessings! Let us know if there is something you would like us to...
Two recipes this week include Pancetta - which provide a great option for those who would like a little something different this year on their Easter table.  Pancetta is a cured pork product that has a similar taste to bacon. NOTE: All sites I visited did say you can substitute bacon for the...
Have you ever wondered “Why ham at Easter?”  With a little research it sounds like, before refrigerators, people would cure ham during the winter months and when the ham thawed out in the spring it made sense to use it as an Easter meal.  No complaints from my family! Let us know if there is...
Turning the clocks always creates a week of chaos for everyone when trying to get schedules back on track, but it does mean Spring is getting closer!  This week we are focusing on a few new ideas for meals during Lent.  Here’s to being closer to Spring! Let us know if there is something you would...
Did you know ... Every St. Patrick’s Day, an unknown powder is used to turn Chicago’s river green. Only members of 2 Irish/American families; The Butlers and the Rowens, know the recipe for the powder and are allowed on the boat crew that distributes it! Let us know if there is something you would...
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day!  A few interesting things to note: Corned Beef and Cabbage was an American Innovation.  Ham & Cabbage was eaten in Ireland.  Earliest known celebration of St. Patrick’s Day was held in the 17th Century -...
Preparing for snow and possible school snow days always has me thinking about being a kid and the excitement of a free day off!  As an adult, we typically do not get those days anymore but we can make these days a bit easier on ourselves with a bit of planning and the use of the crock pot and...
Even though Minnesota is far from New Orleans, the spirit Mardi Gras is still celebrated this far north. This week’s recipes are just a sampling of all the good eats one can find in Louisiana. Let us know if there is something you would like us to put in our column, or if you have a recipe to...
Here are some recipes that are sure to bring you comfort during this Minnesota mid-winter. Let us know if there is something you would like us to put in our column, or if you have a recipe to share, please submit to ads@thedrummer.com. Banana Milk Coffee   Total Time 5 mins Servings: 2 large cups...
Gearing up for the Big Game? Here are some fun recipes that are sure to please all fans. Let us know if there is something you would like us to put in our column, or if you have a recipe to share, please submit to ads@thedrummer.com. Chile-Lime Party Mix   Level: Easy Total: 35 min Active: 20 min...

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