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Fettuccine Alfredo

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This is a recipe that I created by modifying my mother's recipe. My boyfriend is a fettuccine Alfredo connoisseur and he scrapes the pan every time! I get nothing but rave reviews when I make this dish. I must warn you, this recipe is not for the hea...

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MAY
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Chicken Parmesan Recipe

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Recipe by:Chef John "My version of chicken parmesan is a little different than what they do in the restaurants, with less sauce and a crispier crust." 4 servings  Ingredients4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halvessalt and freshly ground black...

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MAY
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A Mother's Journey of Heartbreak and Hope

AngieJourney Angie, Tyler and Joseph

A single mom, raising two teenage boys. A proud mom, as her older son, Tyler, graduated high school, his whole life in front of him. All of their lives changed less than a month after that proud moment. Tyler went to a party at a friend's and was fou...

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MAY
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What to do for Mom of a lost child on Mother's Day

Flowerswing Mother's Day Remember Moms of who have lost children

​SOME THOUGHTFUL ACTS CAN MAKE THIS TIME A LITTLE LESS PAINFUL. By: Robbie Miller Kaplan 2 years ago Holidays that focus on parents are a particularly difficult time when you have lost a child. What does a mother do on Mother's Day if she is a bereav...

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MAY
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Happy Mother's Day!

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Happy Mother's Day!  This is a day to let your mom know just how much you appreciate her!  Many of us honor the memory of our mothers.  Many mothers have lost children .... For those mothers, talking abut their child may be a priceless...

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MAY
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WNC Nature Center launches its Brews and Bears series

BearWNCCenter WNC Nature Center

WNC Nature Center launches its Brews & Bears Series posted on May 8, 2019 by Polly McDaniel On May 10, the WNC Nature Center will host its first Brews & Bears event of the 2019 season. Due to the popularity of this after-hours event...

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MAY
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Obermiller's Strawberry Farm

Strawberrybasket Obermiller's Strawberry Farm Now Open!

Our hours are:Monday and Tuesday afternoons 4pm - 6pmThursday and Saturday mornings 8:30am until picked out - normally by noon. ** We do need to note - we will not be open on Mothers Day  Strawberries are $10.00 per gallon and we are pick your o...

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MAY
07
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BBQ Teriyaki Pork Kabobs

"A simple way to make kabobs for summer grilling, and easily adaptable to add your favorite veggies. Great with rice and a nice salad!" Ingredients3 h 50 m6 servings297 calsOn SaleWhat's on sale near you. 3 tablespoons soy sauce3 tablespoons olive oi...

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MAY
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Cinco De Mayo

Cincodemayo Cinco de Mayo

Cinco De Mayo May 5, 2019 Let Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, is a holiday that celebrates the date of the Mexican army's 1862 victory over France at the Battle of Puebla during the Franco-Mexican War. The day, which falls on Sunday, May 5 in 201...

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MAY
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BBQ Time! Grilled Corn on the Cob

Cornoncob1 Yummy Grilled Corn On the Cob !

Ingredients6 ears corn6 tablespoons butter, softenedsalt and pepper to tasteAdd all ingredients to list Directions10 m Cook 30 m Ready In 40 mPreheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.Peel back corn husks and remove silk. Place 1 t...

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BBQ Time! Unbelievable Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients 1/4 cup cider vinegar 3 tablespoons prepared coarse-ground mustard 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 1 lime, juiced 1/2 lemon, juiced1/2 cup brown sugar1 1/2 teaspoons salt ground black pepper to taste 6 tablespoons olive oil 6 skinless,...

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MAY
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BBQ Time! Best Grilled Shrimp Foil Packets Recipe

Foilbbq Best Grilled Shrimp Foil Packets

These quick & easy foil packets take inspo from the beloved (but tedious) shrimp boil. INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 lb. large shrimp, peeled and deveined2 cloves garlic, minced2 smoked andouille sausages, thinly sliced2 ears corn, each cut crosswise into 4 ...

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MAY
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BBQ Hacks

Tin Creative BBQ Hacks

 Stick An Ice Cube In Your Burger Patty — Yup Why would anyone stick an ice cube inside a raw hunk of meat, you ask? Because you don't want over-done, disgusting burgers ... duh! This trick comes to you from Graham Elliot: "Make your patties, th...

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For Most Americans, real wages have barely budged in decades

DollarSign Real Wages Really Stagnant For Decades

 BY DREW DESILVER On the face of it, these should be heady times for American workers. U.S. unemployment is as low as it's been in nearly two decades (3.9% as of July) and the nation's private-sector employers have been adding jobs for 101 strai...

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All About Urban Forests

What are urban forests?Over 130 million acres of America's forests are located right in our cities and towns. Urban forests come in many different shapes and sizes. They include urban parks, street trees, landscaped boulevards, gardens, river and coa...

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Brother Wolf to sell sanctuary property to bridge $1M funding gap

Bigdogcat Brother Wolf Needs Your Help

Press release from Brother Wolf Animal Rescue:Asheville, NC – April 22, 2019) Leah Craig Fieser, Brother Wolf's new Executive Director who joined the organization in February when founder Denise Bitz resigned, has spent the past couple of months revi...

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Cheap, Fun Things to Do This Weekend!

Whattt Cheap, Fun Things to Do?

Ever have a conversation that goes like this...? "What do you want to do this weekend?" *Shoulder shrug* " I dunno, whatta you wanna do?" *Shoulder shrug and sigh* "I dunno; there's nothing to ever do around here." I've had conversatio...

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Annie's Fruit Salsa and Cinnamon Chips Recipe

 Annie's Fruit Salsa and Cinnamon Chips Recipe found on All Recipes! Ingredients 2 kiwis, peeled and diced2 Golden Delicious apples - peeled, cored and diced8 ounces raspberries1 pound strawberries2 tablespoons white sugar1 tablespoon brown suga...

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White Water Rafting Bryson City, North Carolina

Four Rivers Offer Whitewater Fun for All Ages in the NC Smokies NANTAHALALocated about a dozen miles west of Bryson City on US 19/74, the scenic Nantahala River ranks among the most popular whitewater rafting rivers in the country. Without a doubt, i...

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Earth Day 2019, Personal Daily Steps to Cut Pollution

Earthdayworld Earth Day 2019 Personal Steps You Can Take

There are many small, but critical sources of air pollution in our homes and neighborhoods. Such sources — vehicles, construction equipment, lawn mowers, dry cleaners, backyard fires, and auto-body shops — are located where we live and work. Total em...

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