| How to Make a Cupcake Tree |
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Adina Bailey, Co-Founder, TakeThemAMeal.com on Nov 19, 2012
I recently made these cupcakes for my eldest son's birthday. He is an outdoor loving, tree climbing boy who was born in autumn, so I knew these treats would [...] |
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| 5 Scrumptious Thanksgiving Potluck Recipes, from Comfy in the Kitchen |
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Janelle Paris, Author, Comfy in the Kitchen on Nov 15, 2012
Ohhh, how I love Thanksgiving! The heart-felt giving of thanks...family gathered around the dinning room table together... the excitement of [...] |
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| The True Measure of our Thanksgiving |
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Adina Bailey, Co-Founder, TakeThemAMeal.com on Nov 12, 2012
I've learned a lot about our users this week as I've answered questions that have been e-mailed to us. Most of all, I have been overcome by the generosity of those who [...] |
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| Winter Squash Soup |
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Todd Van Patter, Author, Foodie's Arsenal on Nov 5, 2012
This is a fantastic soup recipe from Maureen Witmer. We tried it out with a few adjustments, and loved it! It's warm and satisfying, and has a great balance of [...] |
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| Plan Thanksgiving with PerfectPotluck.com |
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Adina Bailey, Co-Founder, TakeThemAMeal.com on Nov 1, 2012
"Thanksgiving dinners take eighteen hours to prepare. They are consumed in twelve minutes. Half-times take twelve minutes. This is not coincidence." ~Erma Bombeck [...] |
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| Questions To Ask A Meal Recipient |
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Adina Bailey, Co-Founder, TakeThemAMeal.com on Oct 30, 2012
What can you do when you meet someone who would be helped greatly by a few meals, but you don't know the person well? Maybe it's a new neighbor who is [...] |
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| Butternut-Ricotta Stuffed Shells |
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Posted By:
Todd Van Patter, Author, Foodie's Arsenal on Oct 25, 2012
We found this recipe on Twitter, and thought it was too good not to try. It takes all the homey deliciousness of Italian stuffed shells, and gives it a fresh twist with great fall flavors like [...] |
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| Free Printable Label for Meals |
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Posted By:
Adina Bailey, Co-Founder, TakeThemAMeal.com on Oct 22, 2012
Once I'm finished preparing a meal for a friend, I typically rush to the computer to type out the menu or I'll write out the cooking directions quickly on a [...] |
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| Baked Caramel Apples |
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Adina Bailey, Co-Founder, TakeThemAMeal.com on Oct 15, 2012
Many of our most popular recipes are from Janelle Nehrenz at Comfy in the Kitchen. When we discovered that she had a free Thanksgiving eCookbook, we wanted to [...] |
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| Meaningful Items During a Difficult Time |
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Posted By:
Adina Bailey, Co-Founder, TakeThemAMeal.com on Oct 11, 2012
Recently, a friend of our site, Ruth Newquist, shared the following with us: "My husband died 6 years ago. I appreciated everything people did for me. But..... I had lots of paper products and lots of fried chicken. Someone in my husband's office [...] |
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| Tried and True Mexican Pasta Casserole |
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Adina Bailey, Co-Founder, TakeThemAMeal.com on Oct 8, 2012
In my opinion, recipes that have stood the test of time are always worth trying. When Chris Nease of Celebrations at Home described a Mexican Pasta Casserole that has been [...] |
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| If you can chop vegetables, you can make these healthy, slow cooker freezer meals |
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Posted By:
Adina Bailey, Co-Founder, TakeThemAMeal.com on Oct 4, 2012
We recently discovered a fantastic eCookbook that will simplify caring for your family and friends. After trying several freezer meal techniques, Stephanie of the Mama and Baby Love developed a very easy approach to [...] |
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| Versatile, Vibrant Casserole Carriers |
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Posted By:
Adina Bailey, Co-Founder, TakeThemAMeal.com on Sep 25, 2012
After seeing these delightful casserole carriers by Terry at moonlight55, I had to order one for myself. These carriers simplify the process of transporting a meal to a friend and they're adorable. My new carrier is a big improvement [...] |
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| What to say and do when someone is given more than they can handle |
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Adina Bailey, Co-Founder, TakeThemAMeal.com on Sep 10, 2012
In 1998 Heidi Cave was an active young woman looking forward to all the possibilities life had to offer. That all changed when her car was struck by a reckless driver going more than 100km/hr (60 mph). The car crash resulted [...] |
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| How to support someone through loss and transition |
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Adina Bailey, Co-Founder, TakeThemAMeal.com on Sep 4, 2012
Trying to support a friend or family member while they are going through a major life transition can be a very helpless feeling. We don’t know what to do, what to say, or how to act. Are we being supportive enough? Are we too [...] |
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| From Your Freezer To Your Family |
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Adina Bailey, Co-Founder, TakeThemAMeal.com on Aug 27, 2012
Recently, I was introduced to the eCookbook, From Your Freezer To Your Family written by Stephanie Brandt Cornais of the blog Mama and Baby Love. This collection of recipes is full of healthy ingredients and [...] |
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| The Friendship Behind TakeThemAMeal.com |
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Adina Bailey, Co-Founder, TakeThemAMeal.com on Aug 13, 2012
Knowing I was going through a difficult time, she called to see if she could bring us dinner. I opened the door and she was on my porch with a foil covered casserole dish and the three most beautiful [...] |
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| Spiced Chai Mix |
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Posted By:
Adina Bailey, Co-Founder, TakeThemAMeal.com on Jul 30, 2012
Recently, Scott (co-founder of TakeThemAMeal.com) mentioned a tea mix that a mutual friend of ours had given his family as a gift. Being a tea lover and hearing Scott rave about a [...] |
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| Coffee Chip Muffins |
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Posted By:
Adina Bailey, Co-Founder, TakeThemAMeal.com on Jul 23, 2012
We recently were introduced to a fantastic blog. Jenny at The Healthified Mom has made it her mission to bring healthy and homestyle cooking together. What a great combination to consider when [...] |
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| Our 6 Favorite Meal Taking Containers |
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Adina Bailey, Co-Founder, TakeThemAMeal.com on Jul 17, 2012
More often than not, I select what meal I am going to take to someone based on what containers I have on hand. I'm more likely to have a low stress meal taking experience if containers are one less consideration as I'm [...] |
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