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Brown Langner

Brown Langner

Brown Langner works in public relations for the eMeals Team. When not working, Brown enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, cooking, traveling and being involved in her church and community. But she is most valued as corporate comic relief. When asked what her life is like, Brown replied, “I am a wife and a mom which equates jack of all trades, master of none. I am referee, chauffeur, nurse, counselor, judge, jury, cheerleader, dictator, head dishwasher, chief reservation-maker, arbitrator, knower-of-location-of-every-item-in-house, travel coordinator, washer-of-laundry…and very blessed to be a part of the eMeals Team.”

Making an Unhealthy Snack Healthy

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Kids love fruit roll-ups.  They usually can devour the whole box in one sitting.  So why not come up with a way to satisfy their sweet tooth while adding all natural nutrition in their body.  It’s win-win! Homemade Fruit Roll-Ups Ingredients 8oz of your favorite dried fruit 1½ cups of water Directions 1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees. 2.  Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray. 3.  Combine dried fruit and water in a saucepan and simmer for about 20 minutes or until fruit is soft. 4.  Drain excess liquid and place fruit in [...]

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Peeps With Pizazz!

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If you are looking for a way to dress up your Peeps and get creative this year for Easter, then you will love eMeals Peeps with Pizazz! It’s an easy, kid-friendly sweet treat that everyone will enjoy.  This is a great activity to do in the kitchen with the family or surprise the kiddos on Easter morning with these yummy favorites. Ingredients: Assorted Peeps® Colors Large Marshmallows Your Favorite Decorative Sprinkles Your Favorite Sanding Sugar Brownie Cake Mix 3 T Chocolate Pudding 1 c Milk Chocolate Chips (This is plenty for 6 or less skewers) Wooden Skewers Directions: Bake brownies [...]

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Snickers Cheesecake Cups

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We all love to indulge in our favorite candy bars.  Even better, you should bake a delicious treat with them.  When the kids get home from school, it will be a sure fire hit for an afternoon snack.  While we are looking for healthy snacks for after school, it is nice to have a yummy favorite every now and then.  So whether you love Snickers, Twix or a Hershey bar, you will love this delectable individual cheesecake garnished with your family favorite! Ingredients: 2      cups of chopped Snickers Bars 2 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (Graham Crackers) 2 T  granulated [...]

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Three Leaf Clovers Hit The Spot!

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Green, Green and more Green! There is still time to get in the mood for Green. If you are looking for a great way to involve the kids in your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, you will want to make this sweet and salty treat.  Four leaf clovers there are not, but three leaf clovers hit the spot in this fun cooking activity. St. Patrick’s Day Pretzels 1 bag of Hershey Kisses Green M&Ms (You may have to pick them out of a regular bag of M&Ms) 1 bag of pretzel knots Wax Paper ½ cup Confectioner’s Sugar Green food coloring [...]

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St. Patty’s Day Mini Apple Pies

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Pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, luck of the Irish and good ole apple pie! Whether you are looking for a kid-friendly activity, a party idea or just a simple baking recipe, you will love this creative new way to make Apple Pie. The kids will love it and it will please the parent’s palate too. Enjoy! St. Patty’s Apple Pie Ingredients: 7 Granny Apples ½ cup of sugar ½ t cinnamon 2 T brown sugar 1 Package of pre-made piecrust Confectioner’s sugar Butter Directions: Cut the tops off of 6 apples and discard the tops.  Very [...]

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Homemade Donut Holes

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One of my favorite treats as a child was homemade donuts. We would make them once a month and we called them “Poor Man’s Donuts”.  It was something that was so simple but my brothers and I thought it was a treat fit for a king! Enjoy! Ingredients: Confectioner’s Sugar Vegetable oil Brown paper lunch bag 1 Can of biscuits Directions: Place confectioner’s sugar in a brown paper lunch bag.  Cut your biscuits into ¼ sections and place in a deep fryer or skillet.  Make sure the oil is deep enough for the donuts to float.  Donuts will cook very [...]

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Check out eMeals on Pinterest!

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We are excited to rollout our new eMeals page on Pinterest. As you know, Pinterest is all about style, weddings, homes and of course recipes! We are eager to see your pins as we share ideas on delicious dinners, healthy eating, beautiful kitchens, fun family activities and more. Come follow us today on Pinterest, add your recipes and help spread the word about eMeals by pinning an eMeals recipe from our blog or website! Is Pinterest your new valentine? And if so, how do you use it?

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Frugal Valentine’s Day Treats for Your Family

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Are you ready for Valentine’s Day tomorrow? I love this day because it’s a reminder to celebrate the ones we love with a thoughtful gift. We tend to get caught up in the day to day routine but Valentine’s Day makes us stop and do something kind as a couple or for our children. Sometimes our budget can be an obstacle for making these sweet treats comes true. Here are some easy, creative and budget friendly ideas for your kids that hopefully will help you have a exciting fun day. Enjoy! Marshmallow Bouquet Ingredients: 6-8 large strawberry marshmallows 1 c [...]

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Sharing the Love!

This is a article that a blogger, Caffeine and a Prayer, wrote about us and we felt like it was worth sharing.  Enjoy!  Things I Love: E-Mealz.com Menu Planner I am the opposite of a domestic goddess — does that make me a domestic demon? I have tried to put together weekly and monthly menu plans and I’m just terrible at it. There comes a time when you have to admit defeat and outsource! My neighbor “M” is a relatively new stay-at-home mom (SAHM) and yet seems to have her act far more together than I do as a veteran [...]

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If your kitchen were a cooking show what would it be called?

E-Mealz really enjoyed the answers we received on Facebook to our question of the day.  We asked our fans “If your kitchen were a cooking show, what would it be called?” We got such a kick out of the comments we wanted to share some of them with you. Each comment was hilarious, creative or unique and the office was full of laughter and certainly impressed with the creativity of our fans! While we could not share all of them with you, we wanted to share some of our favorites. Visit our Facebook Fan Page for the rest of the [...]

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