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What’s On Moosey’s Mind – Pigeon Forge, TN and Great Smoky Mountains

May 25, 2013 By Carla 9 Comments

Pigeon Forge, TN and Great Smoky Mountains | www.chocolatemoosey.com

It’s been awhile since I did a What’s On Moosey’s Mind series, and boy do I have a lot to tell you! Last week, I went on vacation to Pigeon Forge, TN, so I have lots of pictures to share. Then a group of very wonderful and amazing bloggers threw me a virtual birthday party. I’ll share with you the plans I don’t have for Memorial Day, and last, a list of recipes I’ve found from other bloggers that I can’t wait to try.

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Filed Under: Travel, What's On Moosey's Mind

Homemade Ketchup and Yellow Mustard (With No Corn Syrup)

May 23, 2013 By Carla 26 Comments

Homemade Ketchup and Yellow Mustard (With No Corn Syrup) | www.chocolatemoosey.com

Ah yes, summer is just around the corner. Do you hear that? The sizzling of the grill. The hypnotizing tune of the ice cream truck (wait, come back!). The chatter of picnics, barbeques, and outdoor parties as Memorial Day is right around the corner. Are you ready for summer eats? Two iconic condiments you will find at every picnic table are ketchup and yellow mustard. But did you know it’s easy to make your own? No more running out to the store at the last minute, fighting for a parking spot and waiting in line for 30 minutes, all for two bottles. Nope, just make your own Homemade Ketchup and Yellow Mustard at home (with no corn syrup added!).

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Filed Under: Savory Sauces and Condiments Tagged With: 4th of July, condiments, from scratch, Memorial Day, picnic

Fudgy Fluffernutter Swirl Brownies

May 21, 2013 By Carla 17 Comments

Decisions, decisions. They suck sometimes. I’m not talking about choosing between chocolate and vanilla, cookies and brownies, or cheese and no cheese. I’m talking about change. Change is good. Change is scary. Change is risky. And sometimes when … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Brownies and Blondies Tagged With: chocolate, marshmallow, marshmallow fluff, peanut butter

How To Take Action Shots In Food Photography

May 16, 2013 By Carla 10 Comments

Want to make your photographs more exciting and set yourself a part from others? Try incorporating action shots next time you shoot. “But my subject doesn’t move,” you say. That’s where the exciting part comes in. Action shots do exist in the … [Continue reading]

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Toasted Marshmallow Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches

May 15, 2013 By Carla 49 Comments

Today is a day of celebration because it is my birthday. Happy birthday to me! I’m not the type to have big birthday celebrations. Growing up, my birthdays usually flopped, ranging from nobody showing up to my skating party to family being sick to … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Cookies and Bars, Frozen Treats Tagged With: chocolate chips, marshmallows

Understanding Shutter Speed

May 9, 2013 By Carla 13 Comments

It’s been awhile since I brought you a photography lesson. Awhile back, I covered the different camera modes for most DSLRs. Today I’m going to talk about the Shutter Speed (Tv for Canon, S for Nikon) Mode. Now that the weather is getting nicer … [Continue reading]

Filed Under: Photography Tagged With: photography, shutter speed