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Family Savvy

Lifestyle Blog by Jamie Tarence

Aug 19th, 2020

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I am so delighted to share our favorite desserts with you! Desserts help us celebrate the sweetest moments in life from birthdays to new babies, and beyond! This ebook has over 20 recipes that are perfect for small gatherings and special occasions! Many blessings to you and yours!

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Oct 19th, 2020

Easy Ingredient Substitutions That Any Cook Can Use in a Pinch

Here are easy ingredient substitutions that any cook can use in a pinch with great results (without a mad dash to the grocery store).

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Handy Substitutions for Common Ingredients

If you are mid-recipe and discover you don’t have a needed ingredient, don’t panic!!! See the chart below for some handy ingredients that can be interchangeable with no adverse effects in taste or quality.

Handy Substitutions for Common Ingredients…

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Oct 16th, 2020

Why I am thrilled with my pellet grill and why you might want one too.

In this episode of The SavvyCast, we learn about pellet grills generally and RecTeq pellet grills specifically.


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I share why I am thrilled with my pellet grill and why you might want one too.

NOTE: This post is not sponsored by RecTeq, nor am I receiving any compensation. I am just sharing this from personal experience:-)

Why I am thrilled with my pellet grill. …

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Oct 15th, 2020

How to Choose Crab and the Best Ways to Cook It

Here are some tips on how to choose crab along with the best ways to cook it in your own kitchen.

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Have you ever prepared a crab feast for your family? It is easier than you think! If you have a crab lover in your family, why not choose one of the crab types listed below and choose your favorite method of cooking it. Even though crab is expensive, by cooking it at home, you will save tons of money.

Why is crab so expensive?…

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Oct 12th, 2020

The Best Recipe for Cornbread in a Cast-Iron Skillet

The best recipe for cornbread in a cast-iron skillet Southern style has self-rising cornmeal, eggs, buttermilk, and fat.

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Cornbread like grandmother used to make.

How many of you still want to make food just like your grandmother? I certainly do! In my opinion, most grandmothers did cooking right. Their basic, simple recipes were comforting then and are still comforting today. This cornbread is no exception. I watched my grandmother make this cornbread many times, and I love making it today. It is simple, easy, and truly Southern….

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A Doctor Shares Expert Advice About the Many Breast Surgery Options Available Today

This week on The SavvyCast, Dr. Ben Pearce talks about breast cancer awareness and the many surgical options women have today.

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Who is Dr. Ben Pearce?

  • Dr. Pearce received his undergraduate degree from Spring Hill College in Mobile, AL, graduating manga cum laude from the honors college with a degree in Biology

  • He attended medical school at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, completing rotational years in Huntsville, AL. 

  • Following medical school - he completed a 5-year surgical residency at Louisiana. State University in Shreveport, a Level 1 trauma center, which culminated in board certification. 

  • Following general surgery training - he completed a 3-year fellowship in plastic surgery at Vanderbilt University. 

  • While in Nashville - he trained under leaders in the field of plastic surgery.

  • He is currently practicing at Reveal Beauty. Find more information here.

Breast cancer awareness, prevention, and early detection.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, so Dr. Pearce discusses various aspects of breast health~from the importance of early detection, self-exams, and mammograms. He delves into the factors of genetics and lifestyle, as well as the option many women choose for prevention~prophylactic mastectomies. 

 Key points discussed in the podcast.

-How to feel your breasts for any out-of-the-ordinary lumps. 

-When to begin getting mammograms if you are at an average risk

-How to know if you are at a higher risk of getting breast cancer due to family history.

-Habits that can increase breast cancer risk.

-The different stages of breast cancer.

-Information on the 5-year remission process.

-Information about mastectomies and reconstruction surgeries.

-Information about cosmetic procedures for women who want to increase or reduce their breast size.

-An overview of breast lifting and breast augmentation.     

 

Resources related to this podcast:

For more information, you can schedule an in-person consultation with Reveal Beauty via phone (205) 408-9787 or online (link below).  In light of COVID-19, you can also opt to schedule a virtual consultation.

You can find Reveal Beauty at revealbeauty.net or on Instagram @reveal_beauty_plastic_surgery. 

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