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happyhomeblog1
Feb 2, 20241 min read
Nifty VertuoLine Rolling Coffee Pod Drawer Review
In an effort to maximize counter and cabinet space, we found a great coffee pod organizer to fit under our Nespresso machine. It's...
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happyhomeblog1
Jan 26, 20242 min read
GreenPan Valencia Pro Review
Early last year our non-stick pans decided they didn't want to be non-stick anymore. Everything we cooked in them firmly attached itself...
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happyhomeblog1
Jan 19, 20242 min read
Nespresso VertuoLine Descale Tutorial
If you want to keep your Nespresso pods tasting their best, you will need to do an annual or semiannual descale depending on how...
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happyhomeblog1
Nov 26, 20231 min read
Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
4-5 medium potatoes (we prefer yukon gold) 1 1/2 cups of water 2-3 tbsp of butter or butter substitute 2 garlic cloves salt & pepper to...
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happyhomeblog1
Nov 21, 20231 min read
Hot Spiced Rum Cider
1 cup apple cider 1 cinnamon stick 5 cloves 1 1/2 oz dark rum 1/2 oz ginger honey syrup (you can substitute simple syrup) Optional-...
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happyhomeblog1
Nov 19, 20231 min read
Instant Pot Turkey Leg and Gravy
1 large or 2 small turkey legs 2 cups chicken stock 1 bay leaf 1 tsp sage 1 tsp rosemary 1 dash celery salt 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper 1...
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happyhomeblog1
Nov 17, 20231 min read
Instant Pot Fresh Cranberry Sauce
12-16oz bag of fresh cranberries 1 large orange (1/4 to 1/3 cup worth of juice) 1 tsp grated orange peel 3/4 cup brown sugar (can...
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happyhomeblog1
Oct 27, 20231 min read
Black Manhattan - Halloween Cocktail
This is a great cocktail to kick off the holiday season. When the weather changes from Summer to Fall, you find yourself craving a...
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happyhomeblog1
Oct 19, 20231 min read
Elder Wand Mule -Halloween Cocktail
Here's a magical variation of a Mule Cocktail to enjoy this Halloween. We call it the Elder Wand Mule. You might want to play around...
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happyhomeblog1
Oct 12, 20231 min read
Foam Pumpkin Carving Review and Tutorial
It's hard to miss all the halloween pumpkin carving kits when visiting the grocery store in October. We used to carve jack-o-lanterns...
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happyhomeblog1
Oct 6, 20231 min read
Type O Negative - Halloween Cocktail
Here's a bloody delicious Halloween cocktail that can be enjoyed any time of year. It's named after every vampire's favorite blood type,...
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happyhomeblog1
Aug 24, 20231 min read
Iced Oat Milk Latte
We enjoy using our Nespresso machine not only for a nice cup of coffee in the morning but also to make lattes. During the Summer in...
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happyhomeblog1
Aug 3, 20232 min read
Instant Pot Deviled Eggs
Deviled Eggs are a great addition to any get together or party. Here is our simple Instant Pot deviled eggs recipe. • 6 Eggs • 1 1/2 Cups...
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happyhomeblog1
Jul 25, 20232 min read
Ceviche with Leche de Tigre
Hot Summer evenings are a great time for lite and refreshing meals. Here is a version of a Peruvian style Ceviche with Leche de Tigre...
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happyhomeblog1
Jul 23, 20231 min read
Pisco Sour Recipe
With Peruvian Independence Day coming up on July 28th, I thought it would be nice to share a delicious Pisco Sour recipe! This is also a...
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happyhomeblog1
Jul 15, 20231 min read
Nespresso Affogato
Here’s a quick recipe for a mid-day pick me up. You only need 2 to 3 ingredients! Ingredients: • 1-2 scoops vanilla ice cream or gelato •...
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happyhomeblog1
Jul 14, 20232 min read
Instant Pot Chicken Marsala Pasta
We love a good one pot meal and this Instant Pot chicken marsala pasta is a great one. Usually when we make chicken marsala we pair it...
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happyhomeblog1
Jun 27, 20231 min read
Instant Pot Potato Salad
This Instant Pot Potato Salad is perfect to serve at your next Summer get together. Ingredients: 6 Medium Yukon Gold Potatoes 3 Large...
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happyhomeblog1
Jun 27, 20231 min read
Mocktail Mint Mojito
If you want a tasty beverage sans alcohol you might want to try a nice Mocktail Mint Mojito. Ingredients 1 Sprig Mojito Mint at Least 10...
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happyhomeblog1
Jun 27, 20231 min read
Spritz Recipes
Here are a few of our favorite Spritz Recipes. These are all lite, refreshing and great on a warm sunny day. We like to use the 3-2-1...
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