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    Where Bloggers Live: Making My Ramen Noodles a Little More Edible

    11 November 2022 / 0 Comments

    As the blogger and photographer behind Living Outside the Stacks, I independently select and write about stuff I love and things I think you’ll enjoy too. Living Outside the Stacks has affiliate and advertising partnerships so I get revenue from sharing this content and from your purchase. Thank you for your support. Hey, y’all, hey! How are y’all doing? I’m still flying high — my son and daughter surprised me with a weekend visit. We were trying to figure out how long it has been since we’ve all been under one roof {it has been over 5 years}. My oldest and youngest kids couldn’t make it, but it will happen.…

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    Daenel

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    Ramen with Egg and Shrimp

    6 December 2020 / 1 Comment

    Not in any way authentic Ramen, just something I threw together and wanted to share because it was so good. INGREDIENTS 1 package Ramen {any flavor} 1 egg 5 or 6 shrimp {deveined} 2 cups of water Everything but the Bagel Seasoning DIRECTIONS Bring water to a boil and add shrimp. Cook until shrimp are pink, then add the Ramen. Boil for two minutes. Stir in the seasoning package. Turn off the stove and carefully add the egg. Do not stir or break the egg {it may be easier to crack the egg into a cup first}. Carefully cover the egg with Ramen. Let sit for 1 minute. The hot…

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    Coffee and Pie Chat: Blueberry Nectarine Pie Recipe

    10 June 2019 / 0 Comments

    This post uses affiliate links. If you purchase something using one of those links, I’ll receive a commission at no extra charge to you. Thank you in advance for your support. This week’s pie is Blueberry Nectarine Pie. It’s from First Prize Pies: Shoo-Fly, Candy Apple, and Other Deliciously Inventive Pies for Every Week of the Year (and More) by Allison Kave. You should see the cover, it’s soooo delicious and pretty and homey and rustic and it just makes me want to bake all the things. I think this is the book that Kristin and I will be using for our seasonal pies. ABOUT COFFEE AND PIE CHAT Coffee…

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    Coffee and Pie Chat: Fresh Strawberry Pie without Jell-o {from House of Nash Eats}

    13 May 2019 / 0 Comments

    This post uses affiliate links. If you purchase something using one of those links, I’ll receive a commission at no extra charge to you. Thank you in advance for your support. This week’s pie is the Fresh Strawberry Pie without Jell-o from Amy at House of Nash Eats. I’ve checked out some of her other recipes and her Blueberry Custard Pie looks amazing. But that Pumpkin Chiffon Pie? It’ll be making an appearance at Thanksgiving {The Hubs LOVES pumpkin pie}. ABOUT COFFEE AND PIE CHAT Coffee and Pie Chat was born of my desire for pie. I follow Kristin on Instagram, where she posts pictures of the most delicious looking…

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    Coffee and Pie Chat: Butterscotch Pie with Curry Crust

    8 April 2019 / 0 Comments

    This post uses affiliate links. If you purchase something using one of those links, I’ll receive a commission at no extra charge to you. Thank you in advance for your support. Hi! And welcome to Coffee and Pie Chat, hosted by Kristin {Chicken Librarian} and me. I’m so excited to have you here. This month’s pie is Butterscotch Pie with a Curry Crust.  Click here to get the recipe. THE PIE I want to start by saying I wasn’t sure about this – I mean, curry and fennel in a pie? But, y’all, this pie is soooo good. The butterscotch is creamy and sweet and the crust has just a hint…

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    Coffee and Pie Chat: Lemon Meringue Pie

    18 March 2019 / 0 Comments

    This post uses affiliate links. If you purchase something using one of those links, I’ll receive a commission at no extra charge to you. Thank you in advance for your support.Hi! And welcome to Coffee and Pie Chat, hosted by Kristin {Chicken Librarian} and me. I’m so excited to have you here. This month’s pie is Lemon Meringue Pie.  Click here to get the recipe. This pie is loosely based on Kristin’s Memaw’s pie. And it bugs the living daylights out of me that my pie didn’t turn out as I expected, but I want to say very emphatically THE FAULT LIES WITH ME AND NOT WITH THE PIE AT ALL.…

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    Coffee and Pie Chat: Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

    11 March 2019 / 2 Comments

    This post uses affiliate links. If you purchase something using one of those links, I’ll receive a commission at no extra charge to you. Thank you in advance for your support. I am so excited about this pie because I. Love. Lemon. Meringue. Pie. It is hands down my favorite pie ever. But, more than that, I’m excited about this pie because it’s based on a recipe by Kristin’s Mamaw {how sweet is that name?}. Anyway, I hope you’ll get to baking and join us, details are posted below. Lemon Meringue Pie For pie crust help, please check this post by Kristin. I’m still playing it safe and using store bought crusts.…

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    Coffee and Pie Chat: Lemon-Lime Chess Pie

    18 February 2019 / 0 Comments

    This post uses affiliate links. If you purchase something using one of those links, I’ll receive a commission at no extra charge to you. Thank you in advance for your support.Hi! And welcome to Coffee and Pie Chat, hosted by Kristin {Chicken Librarian} and me. I’m so excited to have you here. This month’s pie is Lemon-Lime Chess Pie. Click here to get the recipe. Like last month’s recipe, this pie is from A Year of Pies by Ashley English. THE PIE You guys, this pie is so delicious! I know this is only our second pie, but I’m gonna go out on a limb and say it’s my favorite. LOL It…

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    Coffee and Pie Chat: Lemon-Lime Chess Pie Recipe

    11 February 2019 / 3 Comments

    This post contains affiliate links Maple Orange Walnut Pie Click here for the recipe For our first pie, we baked a Maple Orange Walnut Pie from A Year of Pies by Ashley English. As I stated before, I’m not a baker, but this pie was super easy and delicious. A tad sweet, so I wouldn’t recommend it on a regular basis, but for special occasions? Absolutely. This month’s pie is Lemon-Lime Chess Pie. I’ve never had a Lemon-Lime Chess Pie before, so this whole thing is new to me. I’m super excited and I hope you are as well. Here’s the recipe: Lemon-Lime Chess Pie For the Filling: 1 1/4…

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    Throwback Thursday: Easy Vegetable Lasagna {In the Kitchen}

    6 March 2014 / 2 Comments

    In honor of Throwback Thursday, a repost from 6 March 2012. Enjoy! It’s been a long time since I’ve posted about Meatless Monday, I guess because we’ve mostly been eating soups on those days but last night was totally different. I made a Vegetable Lasagna that was to die for… OK, truth, the girls and I loved it, the guys not so much. So while it may not be a total guy pleaser, I think it’s well worth trying. Ingredients 4 Zucchini (sliced) 1 Green Pepper (diced) 1 Red Onion (diced) 1 Package Frozen Spinach (defrosted) Mushrooms (sliced) Garlic Powder Salt & Pepper 1 Package lasagna noodles 2 (15 oz)…

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