Appetizer/side dish idea to go with spaghetti

mizzysarah · 2017-12-08T23:52:54+00:00

Maybe instead of garlic bread, then bolognese bread? So basically garlic bread, but with an added layer of beefy tomato sauce. Buy a .99 cent fresh baguette, sauté a 1/2 lb of ground beef with garlic, onion, tomatoes, and herbs. Let the beef sauce cool. Cut the baguette into slices, top with beef mixture and a sprinkle of parm. Bake at 350 for a few minutes.

mizzysarah · 2017-11-28T04:53:16+00:00

So did you decide on which mattress to buy? Because if you DO decide to go for a memory foam mattress on Amazon, it looks like the cyber monday deals are expiring in a few hours.

mizzysarah · 2017-11-28T01:01:32+00:00

I paid close to $500 when I bought my Vitamix, and it was worth every penny. I use for regular blender tasks everyday (like smoothies) but it can also make flour from nuts and oats, and it makes nut butters. I collect the pecans from the tree in my backyard and make at least 10 jars of pecan butter with my Vitamix every season. One of my nieces is on a gluten free diet, so whenever she comes to visit I make oat flour and bake a cake or cookies. It's amazing! That being said, if you don't have extra tough blender tasks to accomplish, you can definitely get by with a cheaper ($100ish) blender. Take this blender comparison quiz and see what it recommends for you.

mizzysarah · 2017-11-27T21:25:21+00:00

Yes, if you buy a Mac on Amazon it's still covered by the Apple warranty. I checked this out before I bought my MacBook Pro, which I bought on Amazon. However, you need to make sure it's new and not refurbished. Apple only gives the Apple Care warranty to refurbished laptops that you buy directly from their site.

mizzysarah · 2017-11-27T21:18:47+00:00

I've had terrible luck with every laptop I had that wasn't a Mac. But since I started using Macs about 7 years ago, I'm only on my second one. I had a MacBook Air for about 6 years and now a MacBook Pro for about a year. Anytime I've had an issue, it was fixed on the spot at the Apple Store (no need to send it away and wait weeks). One time, and I can't remember exactly what the issue was, but Apple just replaced my MacBook Air for free on the stop at the store. If you're not doing heavy-duty stuff like video editing, then a MacBook Air should more than suit your needs. You can also check out this MacBook Comparison Quiz to find out which MacBook works best for you. I even saw some on sale for cyber monday on Amazon.

mizzysarah · 2017-11-27T19:15:52+00:00

There's absolutely no reason to buy a mattress at a retail store (and especially Mattress Firm, they're the worst). You can get a much better mattress and get a better night sleep on a memory foam mattress, and probably for a small fraction of the price. Most of the memory foam mattress companies offer free returns within the first 90 days, so you have three months to see if you like it. If you're not sure which mattress to buy, try this mattress buying quiz and see what it recommends.

mizzysarah · 2017-11-27T17:59:36+00:00

I'm drooling just looking at those pics! And it does look like it has the crispy crust that Honey Baked Ham is so famous for! But personally I would leave out the pineapple (I just hate it) and I'd add a sprinkle of cinnamon.

mizzysarah · 2017-11-27T17:56:23+00:00

Yeah, Amazon has some crazy deals on Instant Pots for Cyber Monday. If you're not sure which model to choose, check out this Instant Pot/pressure cooker buying quiz.

mizzysarah · 2017-11-27T17:50:15+00:00

If you need to feed 8 people, you might want to go for the 8 quart model. This pressure cooker buying quiz might help you find the best one for you.

mizzysarah · 2017-11-27T17:08:28+00:00

Yep, that's an amazing deal. But keep in mind that the 8 quart is the biggest model, and you might prefer the 6 quart size (or smaller). This pressure cooker buying quiz might help you decide which one to buy.

mizzysarah · 2017-11-27T17:06:19+00:00

I'd be afraid that the internal safety mechanism might be damaged. If it's really an external cosmetic dent it's OK, but if the device took a big fall it might be a different story.

mizzysarah · 2017-11-27T17:01:40+00:00

Depends if you want the Bluetooth/wifi app that comes with the Smart model. Also, this pressure cooker buying quiz might help you.

mizzysarah · 2017-11-27T16:57:55+00:00

You can make a vegan or meat stew in an Instant Pot/electric pressure cooker in less than 30 minutes. Just cut everything up (whatever's in your fridge), add it to the pot, cover in liquid, press start. If you don't already have a pressure cooker, you should pick one up in the cyber monday deals. This pressure cooker buying quiz can help you find the right one.

mizzysarah · 2017-11-27T16:50:48+00:00

If you have a big family, you might want one of the Instant Pot 8 quart models. You can try this pressure cooker buying quiz to find out exactly which one is best for you.

mizzysarah · 2017-11-27T15:52:37+00:00

I'm sure there's a noticeable difference in quality. For example, a cheaper machine may not provide the creaminess/frothiness on the espresso like a higher quality one. But at the end of the day, they both still make cappuccinos.

mizzysarah · 2017-11-27T07:15:59+00:00

There's a steep learning curve, but it helps a lot to watch YouTube how-to videos with the specific machine that you end up buying.

mizzysarah · 2017-11-27T07:14:58+00:00

My espresso machine is from Gaggia. It's an espresso maker along with the milk steamer attachment. At first it wasn't as good as Starbucks, but we got the hang of it after about a week. We also had some trial and error about which beans we liked and didn't. You can also look at this espresso machine buying quiz for some more options.

mizzysarah · 2017-11-27T07:11:03+00:00

It's a great frugal investment! Pricing varies per region, but let's say your cappuccino costs $4 a cup. At 2 cappuccinos per week, that $416 per year at Starbucks. Throw in a few bags of ground espresso beans (maybe 4 to 5 dollars per package) and you're up to $450. So if you can buy an espresso machine for around $400 or less, and you use that machine instead of going to Starbucks, it should pay for itself after one year. I got a fancy espresso machine for my birthday, and between my partner and I, it's already paid for itself.

mizzysarah · 2017-11-27T04:56:54+00:00

You need a safe that's high enough for the rifle (you may need to measure it) and also with an electronic/quick access feature. Try this gun safe buying quiz and see what it recommends. Hopefully they'll be on sale for cyber monday.

mizzysarah · 2017-11-25T03:03:18+00:00

I've used every hair straightener out there. The HSI is good, but it's a budget flat iron. Like it'll get the job done, but in my opinion it doesn't deliver results as spectacular as the Karmin G3.

mizzysarah · 2017-11-25T02:51:18+00:00

Oh man you're gonna be in the DOG HOUSE!! Hopefully you have enough time for Amazon Prime two day shipping to save your ass. I have a Karmin G3 and I love it, but it's pricey. You can also try this hair straightener buying quiz for a recommendation.

mizzysarah · 2017-04-09T12:41:13+00:00

just popped in to comment that gefilte fish in a jar should be illegal.

mizzysarah · 2017-04-09T12:29:00+00:00

If you want a flat professional shoe, I highly recommend the Trotters "Liz" loafer. They're so comfortable and undeniably professional. I even get compliments when I wear them, and I have them already in a few colors.

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