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happyhomeblog1
Jun 28, 20241 min read
Nespresso Old Fashioned
This is a nice whiskey alternative to an espresso martini for those prefer bourbon to vodka. 2 oz Bourbon 1/2-3/4 oz brown sugar syrup 1...
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happyhomeblog1
Jun 21, 20242 min read
Dr. Earth Soil and Fertilizer Review
We've been wanting to do a Dr. Earth Soil and fertilizer review because we use so many of their products on our rooftop garden. Our lime...
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happyhomeblog1
Jun 14, 20241 min read
Nespresso Martini
Here's a tasty version of an espresso martini recipe using Nespresso coffee. This is the perfect cocktail for an after dinner treat or...
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happyhomeblog1
Jun 7, 20241 min read
Papa a la HuancaÃna
Here is a recipe from our Peruvian side of the family. It's a tasty side dish with a nice kick and it's great on any warm day. We hope...
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happyhomeblog1
May 31, 20241 min read
Grill Igniter Replacement Review
When the igniter on our grill stopped working, it was a major disappointment as our grill wasn't even 3 years old at the time. Had we...
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happyhomeblog1
May 24, 20241 min read
Vertuo Quick Rinse Tutorial
There's a hidden feature on the Nespresso Vertuo machines that we recently discovered. The Vertuo allows you to perform a quick rinse. ...
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happyhomeblog1
May 17, 20241 min read
Mango Lime Sorbet
This is a delicious cold treat to enjoy this summer. Here's how to make your own home made Mango Lime Sorbet. 4-5 Mangos 1/4-1/3 Cup...
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happyhomeblog1
May 10, 20241 min read
Instant Pot BBQ Ribs
Here is our version of an Instant Pot BBQ Ribs recipe that will cut down your cook time and leave you with fall off the bone ribs. 1 Rack...
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happyhomeblog1
May 3, 20242 min read
Char-Broil 2-Burner Gas Grill Review
One of the first things we wanted to add to our outdoor patio space was a gas grill. We wanted something on the smaller side as we have...
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happyhomeblog1
Apr 26, 20242 min read
IKEA Deck Tiles Review
With the overwhelming amount of rain in Los Angeles this winter, we encountered a massive leak in our home. It resulted in our roof...
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happyhomeblog1
Apr 19, 20241 min read
The Pain Killer
The Pain Killer cocktail is a variation on a Piña Colada. We had one over the summer for the 1st time and decided to give it a go making...
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happyhomeblog1
Apr 12, 20242 min read
Instant Pot Carnitas
Here's a tasty recipe for Instant Pot Carnitas that is both quick and easy. We hope you enjoy them! Ingredients • 2-2.5 pounds boneless...
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happyhomeblog1
Apr 5, 20241 min read
Fat Washing Spirits
We've been experimenting with fat washing our spirits. You can use different kinds of fats from bacon grease to butter. In our case, we...
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happyhomeblog1
Mar 29, 20241 min read
Smoked Old Fashioned
Here is a variation of an old fashioned cocktail to try with a smoker kit! 2 oz Bourbon 1 bar spoon full Simple Syrup 2 dashes Angostura...
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happyhomeblog1
Mar 22, 20242 min read
Howard Cutting Board Oil Review
In our review of the Tidyboard, we learned that we needed to treat our cutting board with food grade mineral oil. We found this bottle...
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happyhomeblog1
Mar 8, 20242 min read
Instant Pot Corned Beef and Cabbage
If you can't wait to taste some Corned Beef and Cabbage this year, here's a quicker way using the Instant Pot! 2 to 4 pound Corned Beef...
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happyhomeblog1
Mar 1, 20241 min read
Nespresso Irish Coffee with Baileys Whipped Cream
A tasty Irish Cocktail that my family likes to end Saint Paddy's day with is an Irish Coffee. This is our twist on that tradition. A...
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happyhomeblog1
Feb 23, 20242 min read
Mr. Smokesome Cocktail Smoker Kit Review
For anyone who enjoys a finely crafted cocktail, there is always another element or ingredient to play around with. If you've exhausted...
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happyhomeblog1
Feb 16, 20242 min read
TidyBoard Review
We do a fair amount of meal prep throughout the week and we're always looking for tools to make life easier. We came across an ad on...
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happyhomeblog1
Feb 9, 20242 min read
Shrimp Scampi
We are big fans of Shrimp Scampi in our home. It's refreshing but has a little kick to it. We usually make it 2-4 times a month. We...
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