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One of my favorite things to make in my slow cooker is chili. If you have never made chili in the slow cooker before you must try it. Once you see how easy it is, you may never go back to your traditional chili making ways. The wonderful thing about chili is that you can make it as bold as you want it.

Fall is easily my favorite season. School is back in session, the chilly weather rolls in and holiday celebrations are just around the corner. The season is filled with fun get-togethers and casual parties. Whether you calendar is full of kids' Halloween parties and potluck get-togethers or you're just looking for an easy snack to have on hand for drop-in company, this mix will be your go-to from the first falling leaf to brisk Black Friday morning.

There's a sort of secret ingredient that's common in a lot of traditional Mexican cuisine that is frequently overlooked when people try to recreate dishes: chocolate. That's right. If you've ever had a really rich Mexican sauce like mole, it almost certainly has a small amount of chocolate in it which gives the sauce some sweetness and counteracts the spicy elements in the dish.

One of my absolute favorite things to buy as a snack in the middle of a long day of site seeing is elote, or grilled corn. Well, it's not always grilled, sometimes it is steamed, but I like to grill it! The corn always comes with lots of toppings and a rich sauce that has some spice and tang to it. It's a wonderful snack and you shouldn't have to travel to Mexico to have it!

I'll tell you a secret: I have a pantry of jars, containers, and who-knows-what that I almost never use. I have some vinegars and such that I won't use more than once a month.

Beat boring brown-bag sandwiches with these two tasty wraps packed in fun, character lunch containers your kids will love! Plus with just a few simple ingredients prep is quick and easy.

If you're going to have a group of people over and want to create a sandwich that is a little bit more fun than the usual--mix up the sandwiches! This meal is perfect for large gatherings and helps to keep things simple; while also allowing your friends to pick and choose what they want in a low-key way.

Are your kids getting tired of the typical peanut butter and apples as their staple snack? Here's your solution!

You would be very remiss to not hunt out a farmer's market in your area and explore this time of year. Sure, you may have to brave crowds and some of the produce might be a bit more expensive than you can find at the store, but it's also the freshest and most amazing produce you'll get.