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    Winter grilling on the Traeger in Minnesota means you need a insulation blanket. Traeger makes these and they are exceptional quality. Unfortunately, we have a Pro Series 575 and Traeger hasn’t released a blanket to fit quite yet. No worries! I have a quick fix that costs less than $10 and took less than 10 minutes. Continue Reading

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    It’s no secret that pit bulls are our breed of choice. We got Rue from MN Pit Bull Rescue and often donate to the rescue. For their anniversary party, I donated a pit bull…

    October 5, 2019
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    October 5, 2019
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    September 27, 2019
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I was sitting and thinking: Why do wedding cakes t I was sitting and thinking: Why do wedding cakes taste so terrible? And, why are the fillings really the worst part?

I mean, you add in a layer of disgusting jam/fake filling with vanilla cake (that is too dense and sweet) and then coat it with some sugary wedding frosting. What’s not to love?! 🥴

So, I decided to recreate my vision of a better option. 

Fluffy vanilla cake + strawberry coulis + mascarpone whipped cream. Cut into 3 inch rounds. Stacked two high. Served room temp(ish). 

The result: A light and fluffy delicacy that isn’t too sweet and looks adorable. 

#sawsandspatulas #homebaked #homebaker #cake #vanillacake #strawberrycoulis #whippedmascarponefrosting
This guy is hard at work in his lounging chair… This guy is hard at work in his lounging chair… With a heating pad and covered in blankets. 

He’s the best. 😍

#sawsandspatulas #amstaffsofinstagram #adoptdontshop #americanstaffordshireterrier #sleepydog
Smoked cream cheese and homemade strawberry jam on Smoked cream cheese and homemade strawberry jam on a @ritzcrackers toasted chip. One of my favorite combos. 

@joshuaweissman jam recipe. @traegergrills Signature pellets. @meatchurch Holy Voodoo seasoning. @phillycreamchs cream cheese. 

#sawsandspatulas #smokedcreamcheese #homemadejam #strawberryjam #traegergrills #traeger
This guy loves bread! He definitely got to be the This guy loves bread! He definitely got to be the taste-tester. 

And, he has an ear infection which is not shocking given it’s allergy season. 

#sawsandspatulas #homemadebread #cinnamonbread #amstaffsofinstagram
Carne asada tostada with pickled jalapeño pineapp Carne asada tostada with pickled jalapeño pineapple salsa. 

Eating meals with whole ingredients is the best. Making your ingredients, like pickled jalapeños, makes it even better. It’s less than 10 minutes to pickle jalapeños. They are spicy, crunchy, sweet and taste a million times better than the crap from a jar. If you haven’t ever made some, I’ll share how to my stories soon. 

Another @halfbakedharvest masterpiece. 

#sawsandspatulas #halfbakedharvest #carneasadatostada #halfbakedharvestsupersimple #pineapplesalsa
I have been craving a Wendy’s spicy chicken sand I have been craving a Wendy’s spicy chicken sandwich. So, I made it. When I say “made it”, I’m talking buns from scratch, chicken marinating overnight, homemade toum mayo, homemade spicy sauce and frying on my own cooktop. 

You guys! This was 100% the best chicken sandwich I’ve had in my life. 

@joshuaweissman was not lying when he said, “Wendy’s, but better”. 

#joshuaweissman #wendysbutbetter #chickensandwich #friedchickensandwich #eatathome #homemade #homemadebread #wendysspicychicken #wendys
Another day, another opportunity for after dinner Another day, another opportunity for after dinner snoozing. 

#sawsandspatulas #pitbullsofinstagram #pitbull #amstaffsofinstagram #amstaffs #spoileddog
☀️ Just waiting on Spring ☀️ #pitbullsofi ☀️ Just waiting on Spring ☀️

#pitbullsofinstagram #sleepydog #pitbulls #amstaff #amstaffsofinstagram #adoptsontshop #mnpitbullrescue #saveabullmn
The Taco ‘Bout It Tote. Another donation item The Taco ‘Bout It Tote. 

Another donation item for the @mnpitbull fundraiser auction that kicks off this week! 

Similar to the previous tote, but this one features a detachable strap with swivel hooks. This will also be auctioned off with some @barkbox toys. 

#sawsandspatulas #sewingproject #totebag #sotakpatterns #donate #sewing

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I was sitting and thinking: Why do wedding cakes t I was sitting and thinking: Why do wedding cakes taste so terrible? And, why are the fillings really the worst part?

I mean, you add in a layer of disgusting jam/fake filling with vanilla cake (that is too dense and sweet) and then coat it with some sugary wedding frosting. What’s not to love?! 🥴

So, I decided to recreate my vision of a better option. 

Fluffy vanilla cake + strawberry coulis + mascarpone whipped cream. Cut into 3 inch rounds. Stacked two high. Served room temp(ish). 

The result: A light and fluffy delicacy that isn’t too sweet and looks adorable. 

#sawsandspatulas #homebaked #homebaker #cake #vanillacake #strawberrycoulis #whippedmascarponefrosting
This guy is hard at work in his lounging chair… This guy is hard at work in his lounging chair… With a heating pad and covered in blankets. 

He’s the best. 😍

#sawsandspatulas #amstaffsofinstagram #adoptdontshop #americanstaffordshireterrier #sleepydog
Smoked cream cheese and homemade strawberry jam on Smoked cream cheese and homemade strawberry jam on a @ritzcrackers toasted chip. One of my favorite combos. 

@joshuaweissman jam recipe. @traegergrills Signature pellets. @meatchurch Holy Voodoo seasoning. @phillycreamchs cream cheese. 

#sawsandspatulas #smokedcreamcheese #homemadejam #strawberryjam #traegergrills #traeger
This guy loves bread! He definitely got to be the This guy loves bread! He definitely got to be the taste-tester. 

And, he has an ear infection which is not shocking given it’s allergy season. 

#sawsandspatulas #homemadebread #cinnamonbread #amstaffsofinstagram
Carne asada tostada with pickled jalapeño pineapp Carne asada tostada with pickled jalapeño pineapple salsa. 

Eating meals with whole ingredients is the best. Making your ingredients, like pickled jalapeños, makes it even better. It’s less than 10 minutes to pickle jalapeños. They are spicy, crunchy, sweet and taste a million times better than the crap from a jar. If you haven’t ever made some, I’ll share how to my stories soon. 

Another @halfbakedharvest masterpiece. 

#sawsandspatulas #halfbakedharvest #carneasadatostada #halfbakedharvestsupersimple #pineapplesalsa
I have been craving a Wendy’s spicy chicken sand I have been craving a Wendy’s spicy chicken sandwich. So, I made it. When I say “made it”, I’m talking buns from scratch, chicken marinating overnight, homemade toum mayo, homemade spicy sauce and frying on my own cooktop. 

You guys! This was 100% the best chicken sandwich I’ve had in my life. 

@joshuaweissman was not lying when he said, “Wendy’s, but better”. 

#joshuaweissman #wendysbutbetter #chickensandwich #friedchickensandwich #eatathome #homemade #homemadebread #wendysspicychicken #wendys

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