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How To Make Homemade Potato Soup
There is nothing like a hot, steaming bowl of soup on a cold fall day. Seeing as the weather and temperatures outside continue to drop, this seems like the perfect time to whip up a batch of soup and cuddle up next to your Valor Fireplace for true comfort. This soup is hearty and filling, and very easy to freeze for later meals. But before you can get cozy, you’ll…
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Quick & Easy Cinnamon Buns
Who doesn’t love a homemade tray of warm cinnamon buns? Whether you’re preparing for guests, heading out to a social function or just have a craving, these cinnamon buns are quick, easy and delicious! They won’t take too much work to make, and the recipe can be easily doubled to make extras for a large crowd or for the freezer for later use. Ingredients Needed: 2 Cups Of Flour 1/4 Cup…
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Homemade Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate
It’s important to treat yourself now and then; this is especially when the weather outside is chilly, and you need to warm up! One great way to warm up is to get cozy in front of your Valor Fireplace, but if you need something a little more sweet, you’re in the right place. We suggest whipping up a batch of warm drinks that the whole family can enjoy and one…
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DIY Grout Cleaner
The hardest places to clean in the home are usually the smallest areas that can be hard to see unless you’re up close. This applies especially to areas in the bathroom, kitchen, and floors, more specifically the grout surrounding our tiles! While you can buy grout cleaners, it can be more cost-effective to make your own, and this homemade cleaner has been said to be a lifesaver when it comes to…
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Homemade Caramel Apples
Do you have a favorite fall treat? The options are endless between warm apple cider, homemade kettle corn, or even a warm autumn-inspired dinner dish. But when you’re craving a fall dessert, why not consider making a classic favorite that the whole family will love? We’re talking about homemade, delicious dipped caramel apples just like you would find at your local fair or carnival. Not only are these fun treats…
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How To Make Homemade Pumpkin Soup
Fall is slowly but surely turning into Winter, but before Fall comes to a close, why not soak up the rest of the season by making a delicious pumpkin soup? Pumpkin soup is a smooth yet hearty soup that is easy to make and uses some great seasonal produce that brings on a nice bold flavour. You’ll need a few essential ingredients, a little bit of time and, of course, pumpkin!…
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Homemade Pumpkin Muffins
The harvest season is upon us, and one of the most popular ingredients is pumpkin! Whether you enjoy pumpkin in your latte, your baked goods or in your main course, the options are endless. However, today our focus is on delicious, easy to make pumpkin muffins that won’t take long to create. Not only can you whip these treats up right before guests arrive, but they also freeze well if…
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Q&A: What Maintenance Will My Gas Fireplace Need?
The care and maintenance of your gas fireplace is very important. You always want to ensure your fireplace is in good working condition, so you can flip on the heat on whenever it’s needed. So, the big question is how much maintenance does your Valor Gas Fireplace really need? Once a month? Once a year? And what’s the best way to ensure your fireplace runs smoothly every time? These are…
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Homemade, Rustic Tomato Soup
As the Summer sun fades and the cooler weather arrives, that usually means that our day-to-day routines switch into a different mode. We tend to wear warmer clothes, prepare the house for the Fall and Winter seasons and start cooking warmer and heartier foods as the temperature drops outside. So, what could be better than a warm bowl of tomato soup to keep warm and full throughout the colder…
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Homemade Apple Butter
When September arrives, it usually brings a few great things with it, such as seasonal fruit, cooler evenings and beautifully colored trees and leaves! Now, as mentioned, seasonal fruit is one of the great things that tend to arrive with the new Fall season; in particular, Apples come into season and in all different varieties. So what will you use all those apples for? Why not make homemade apple butter…
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