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Being a mom of three kids has kept me active. And I've learned a lot as a parent and from my 30 years of being an adventurous home cook!

I have a variety of posts where I share what I have learned, from dutch oven cooking to cheap and easy birthday cake ideas.

I'm all about sharing what we learn. I bet you'll learn something new from any of these posts!

Best Cast Iron Dutch Ovens and Accessories for Campfire Cooking by FamilySpice.com

Best Cast Iron Dutch Ovens and Accessories for Campfire Cooking

A side view of a mason jar filled with instant pot bone broth by FamilySpice.com

How to Make Instant Pot Bone Broth

A rainbow unicorn cake frosted in white with pink and purples swirls and golden horn

How To Make a Unicorn Cake with Rainbow Layers

How to Make Homemade Pumpkin Puree

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Cheap and Easy Birthday Cake Ideas

How to Make Herb Infused Vinegars, like this Sage Blossom Vinegar by FamilySpice.com

How to Make Herb Infused Vinegars

Whether you are starting a new blog or a seasoned veteran looking to improve your skills, I share what I have learned these 9+ years blogging with these Food Photography Tips on a Budget - by FamilySpice.com

Food Photography Tips on a Budget

If you have an outdoor cooking enthusiast in your life then this Holiday Gift Guide for the Outdoor Cook will help you with your shopping! - FamilySpice.com

Holiday Gift Guide for the Outdoor Cook

How to cut a pomegranate and seed it by FamilySpice.com

How To Cut A Pomegranate

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How to Make Yogurt – For Norouz {Video}

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Tips and Tricks Decorating Halloween Cupcakes

Myth BUSTED: Yes, You CAN Fry with Olive Oil by FamilySpice.com

Myth BUSTED: Yes, You CAN Fry with Olive Oil

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10 Tips on Cooking with Kids

Camp meals will never be the same once you learn How to Cook in a Dutch Oven - by FamilySpice.com

How to Cook in a Dutch Oven

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How to Make a Healthy Salad

How to Organize Your Kitchen Pantry {Giveaway} by FamilySpice.com

Pantry Storage Ideas

How to Make Watermelon Juice by FamilySpice.com

How to Make Watermelon Juice

A small bowl of olive oil with a spoon of oil with splashes of oil and olives on a white board

Do You Know What’s In Your Olive Oil?

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Baking with Olive Oil

Not everyone can afford a DSLR. But with these tips and tricks, you can learn how to edit your pictures to look professional on your iPhone by FamilySpice.com

How to Edit Your Pictures to Look Professional on Your iPhone

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40+ Halloween Potluck Ideas

A collage of Back to School Lunch Ideas

Back to School Lunch Ideas

Edible skeletons on cupcakes made with marshmallow and yogurt covered pretzels

More Halloween Cupcake Decorating Ideas

The Best Way to Juice a Pomegranate by FamilySpice.com

The Best Way to Juice a Pomegranate

A pumpkin carved as a witch face with the stem as a nose

Kid Friendly Pumpkin Carving Tips

How To Can Using Boiling Water by FamilySpice.com

How To Can Using Boiling Water

An assortment of halloween cupcakes made with everyday candies

Ideas for Halloween Cupcakes Using Candies

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Laura Bashar
Hi, I’m Laura! I’m a certified professional cook and cookbook author living in San Diego sharing 500+ recipes from all over the world, including Persian recipes. Whether I'm cooking over a campfire or in my kitchen, I make meals fresh, delicious and beautiful. More about me…

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DIY Moss Covered Succulent Eggs for Spring

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Portobello and Asparagus Keto Quiche

A platter of grilled butterflied leg of lamb marinated in yogurt served with yogurt, radishes, herbs, pickles and olive by FamilySpice.com

Grilled Butterflied Leg of Lamb Marinated in Yogurt

Easter bunny unicorn cake with pastel pink colors and a funfetti cake slice on a white plate by FamilySpice.com

Easter Bunny Unicorn Cake

Bone-In Grilled Leg of Lamb with Rosemary, Mint and Garlic by Family Spice.com

Grilled Leg of Lamb with Rosemary, Mint and Garlic

Natural Food Dyes For Easter Eggs by FamilySpice.com

How to Dye Eggs Naturally Using Natural Food Dyes

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Leftover Pulled Pork Tacos

A rainbow unicorn cake frosted in white with pink and purples swirls and golden horn

How To Make a Unicorn Cake with Rainbow Layers

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How to Make Royal Icing with Egg Whites

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30 Leftover Pulled Pork Recipes

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Candy Shop Kit Kat Ice Cream Cake

A plate full of basmati rice with saffron and koobideh kabob with roast tomatoe, sumac, herbs and torshi

Koobideh Kabob (Persian Ground Beef Kabob)

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