Venison Stew from Scratch

Hey guys, it s Karami, checking in from the farm with a new recipe! I had some deer in my freezer ( fancy pants call it venison, but we call it deer. Plain and simple) and since I use my crockpot year round, it was time for some venison stew from scratch. I enjoy stew any [ ] The post Venison Stew from Scratch appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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eZ Systems releases eZ Platform 1.10

eZ Systems has released a new update to eZ Platform, their enterprise CMS.…
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Vegan Curried Split Pea Soup with Homemade Garlic Croutons

JUST so we are clear right from the get-go, the bread cubes in this vegan curried split pea soup recipe aren t vegan unless you use your own vegan bread. There. Now we have that settled. (after 8 years of food blogging, I can sometimes guess the comments ahead of time and I saw that one [ ] The post Vegan Curried Split Pea Soup with Homemade Garlic Croutons appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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Sparkling Bourbon Lemonade

Mmm. Bourbon. Bourbon is definitely one of my favourite spirits and Karlynn is a huge fan so when asked to make a cocktail to enjoy on our desk over the summer, I chose a Sparkling Bourbon Lemonade. We re recently started growing our own cocktail garden and filled it with fresh mint, basil and other herbs [ ] The post Sparkling Bourbon Lemonade appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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Last Week At The Magpie Farm: Greener Pastures & New Layers!

What an exciting two weeks we have had at the farm!  Both of our barred rock hens have started to lay about one egg every day. They have seemed a bit bored lately and one or two eggs have gotten pecked I think because of this. So I have been very fast at building an [ ] The post Last Week At The Magpie Farm: Greener Pastures & New Layers! appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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Best CPM Advertising Networks for Bloggers

When it comes to tracking down the best CPM advertising network, it can be tough to weed through the garbage. There are quite a few out there that pay very little and aren't worth your time. For that reason, I've put together this guide to the absolute Best CPM Advertising Networks for Bloggers
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BardCanvas Seeks Funds via Kickstarter

BardCanvas, an open source CMS based out of Mexico is seeking funds on Kickstarter to further advance development. The system isn't one I'd heard of before but it reminds me of the older portal style CMS projects like Geeklog, etc. Currently, there is only one developer for the project and it's common to see projects try out Kickstarter to help raise funds.…
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The BEST Soft Baked Monster Cookies- Gluten Free!

Monster cookies are the ultimate gluten-free treat. These flourless cookies are SO DARN GOOD and easy to make that you ll always have them in your repertoire! I made mine with red and white M&M s that were sent to me as a gift from M&M s for Canada Day, and the best part about these soft baked [ ] The post The BEST Soft Baked Monster Cookies- Gluten Free! appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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Manjaro 17 Review - Fast, Sleek and Packed with Software

Manjaro Linux is one of the most popular Linux distributions on the planet and impressively, one of the top three over at the ever popular website Distrowatch but does it hold up as something you should run as a daily driver? Find out in this Manjaro 17 Review. Installation is exactly the same as it has been for as long as I can remember so I'm not going to get into how it works.…
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MailGet Review - Beautifully Easy Email Marketing with Amazon SES

There's no doubt that there are plenty of excellent email marketing platforms out there but one of the most common issues I've come across when using them is deliverability of emails. As such, I've been on the lookout for a solid platform that gave me a good drag and drop builder alongside the power of Amazon's email servers. I believe I've found that with MailGet so allow me to show you how it works in this MailGet Review. For the longest time, I've used a standalone email marketing software called Sendy (see my Sendy review), that has worked reasonably well for me up until recently.…
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The 2017 CMS Critic Web Awards are now open for nominations

The time is upon us! The nominations stage for the 2017 CMS Critic Web Awards is now open! This year, I've made some changes to some of the categories including adding a couple of new ones and removing some of the redundant ones.…
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The Famous Chocolate Wafer Icebox Cake

I might have lost a few of you when I titled this The Famous Chocolate Wafer Icebox Cake, however I am sure that once you saw the photo, 99% of you knew exactly what this recipe is. It s that whipped cream and Nabisco Famous chocolate wafer cookie roll, log or cake that ALL of our moms [ ] The post The Famous Chocolate Wafer Icebox Cake appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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WonderCMS Review - An Easy Flat File CMS for those who value simplicity

WonderCMS, a database-free flat file CMS developed to be quick and efficient saw it's first non-beta release after 9 years of development back in March. I thought now would be a good time to take a look at it in now that it's had some time to iron out any potential bugs.…
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The Perfect Bellini Recipe

Bellini s are one of the easiest and most popular summer cocktails out there. A simple combination of delicious Prosecco and peach purée make this one of my favourites for sipping on the deck. I gave this one my own little spin to spruce it up a bit. In your blender, purée 2-3 peaches (without pits [ ] The post The Perfect Bellini Recipe appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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Penne with Vodka Sauce & Italian Sausage

Let me preface by saying that this penne with vodka sauce is probably Mike’s new favourite pasta. I’m not sure if it’s because it’s THAT good, or because we ate it at 8:30 after skipping lunch and installing the railing on our deck. We were kind of starving at that point! Penne with vodka sauce [ ] The post Penne with Vodka Sauce & Italian Sausage appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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Why Solodev CMS Won Amazon Web Services 'City on a Cloud' Innovation Challenge

In this brave, new digital world, there are countless awards and accolades that celebrate the efforts of technology companies. But there are few competitions that highlight the true impact of innovative thinking for the customer. Last week, government and tech titans from across the world converged in Washington D.C. for the annual Amazon Web Services Public Sector Summit.…
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Remixer – the Powerful Website Builder from DreamHost – Makes Creating Customized Websites Very, Very Inexpensive

DreamHost® has announced that its popular website builder, Remixer, has introduced a new tiered pricing structure that gets small businesses and individuals online quickly with engaging, professional-grade websites for just a few dollars per month. DreamHost is also debuting Remixer’s newly available support for multi-page website creation – a highly requested feature among Remixer users – as well as a set of key new upgrades to the platform’s capabilities. DreamHost users are now able to quickly and easily build multi-page websites for as little as $4.95 per month with Remixer.…
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How to Deploy Dynamic Mobile Landing Pages with Just a Spreadsheet

RallyMind was designed to address the age-old nightmare of how to deploy unique landing pages by the 10s if not 100s while keeping brand consistency, messaging and conversion metrics in check. RallyMind offers a solution to help make marketers more efficient. Think...multivariable landing pages that allow marketers to create, edit and optimize thousands of landing pages from a single spreadsheet or API. How? It all lies in the structure. Most companies build their landing pages one-off, as needed, similar to a city building new streets as the population grows.…
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Shrimp Fettucine Alfredo

Shrimp fettucine alfredo is my new favourite pasta. Not only do I get to eat one of my favourite pastas, I make the entire family happy with the meal. My kids love plain fettucine alfredo (though my son gamely tried the shrimp and said, “no thanks” to another helping) and Mike and I get to [ ] The post Shrimp Fettucine Alfredo appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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Qualtrics Launches Innovative Customer Experience Enhancements

Qualtrics has announced enhancements to its award-winning customer experience (CX) management platform, Qualtrics Customer Experience. The enhanced capabilities include a sophisticated diagnostic assessment and proven methodology to help companies significantly elevate and mature their CX programs, leading to greater customer satisfaction results and higher returns on CX program investment. "Qualtrics is helping us create a culture of customer centricity within our organization.…
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Pesto Tomato, Egg & Avocado Breakfast Salad

This Pesto Tomato, Egg & Avocado Breakfast Salad is literally what I ve been living off of for breakfast lately. It combine everything I love into one bowl and is such a healthy start to the day it s incredible. Vegetables, heart healthy oils from not only the avocado but the olive oil as well, protein [ ] The post Pesto Tomato, Egg & Avocado Breakfast Salad appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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What Were They Thinking? - StudioPress Themes

I've decided to start a new series analyzing issues with popular software; whether it be themes, CMS or otherwise; to help point out potential issues people may not be thinking about before purchasing. This is the first edition of what I will call, "What Were They Thinking?" Today, I've got a few gripes to point out about popular themes that, once I do, will have you asking yourself, what were they thinking? In the world of WordPress Themes, StudioPress is one of the most popular and profitable of the premium theme design houses out there.…
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Visual Data Launches Content Management Platform

Visual Data Media Services (Visual Data) is launching a TV and film content-management platform that delivers major efficiencies for users, along with the ability to react swiftly, flexibly and effectively to the fast-changing global content market. To be unveiled at this month’s Media Production Show, VIDA is a super-secure platform for finished masters offering version management, metadata and associated assets held in an EBU Core database structure.…
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Visiting Beaver Creek Farms, A Day in the Life of a McCain Potato Farmer

One lovely spring morning out here on the Canadian Prairies, Mike and I packed up the car for a road trip out to Manitoba. Our goal: visit Beaver Creek Farms, a potato farm in partnership with McCain, during potato planting season to learn about the inner workings of a Canadian potato farm. We drove [ ] The post Visiting Beaver Creek Farms, A Day in the Life of a McCain Potato Farmer appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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How to Make Spaghetti Aglio E Olio!

One of my favourite pasta dishes is one that isn’t very well known or popular. Spaghetti Aglio E Olio is simply spaghetti pasta tossed in an olive oil and garlic “sauce”, as one might call it. To me, it’s the epitome of comfort food: carbs and garlic. Oh, and when you add some fresh Parmesan [ ] The post How to Make Spaghetti Aglio E Olio! appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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A Web CMS for the Modern Advertising Agency

Remember your 21st birthday? OK… maybe it’s a little fuzzy. You can blame the fancy shots for that. But turning 21 is more than an excuse to party – it’s a major milestone and a rite of passage to the next chapter in life. Well, this year marks the 21st birthday of the web Content Management System (CMS), and there’s plenty of reason to celebrate this groundbreaking innovation. If you’re still unfamiliar with this three-lettered acronym, “CMS” is a fancy term used to describe the software that organizations around the globe use to build, deploy, manage, and host websites.…
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Happy National Planting Week!

If you weren’t aware, this week is officially National Planting Week, running from June 5th-12th. This is the time to get out there and start planting all of those gorgeous flowers that you will enjoy all summer long. The crazy weather of May is behind us and it’s generally considered safe for us to fully [ ] The post Happy National Planting Week! appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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How to Make Poutine Hot Dogs!

I have been waiting MONTHS to make a poutine hotdog! I had to wait until the weather was nice, we needed hotdog roasting weather in order to do it with the kids. There’s nothing better than a warm day and a firepit going to make you feel that summer is finally on it’s way! The [ ] The post How to Make Poutine Hot Dogs! appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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A White Label Website Builder That Works for You

Every business is different. The one thing they all share, though, is the Internet. As a designer, agency or freelancer, getting your clients online can account for most, if not all, of what you do. Anything you can do to make the process easier is always worth your time. Enter White Label website building, from Ucraft. This powerful builder solution offers dynamic website creation, right out the box. And the best part? You’ll be able to put your name on it, and use the platform as your own, with their blessing.…
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The Best Website Builders for Photographers

It’s no secret that having an online portfolio is important to a modern business. When your business is photography, though, it’s crucial. Today, we’ll be looking into the benefits of website builders for photographers and their portfolios. The Internet has become the most widespread marketing medium since 2016, surpassing TV.…
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Last Week At The Farm: The Chicken Tractor Progresses

Some people have lazy days, I seem to have lazy weeks. I was slow to get work started, but i was happy with what work I did get done. Our gorgeous ameraucana rooster Mags, (formerly known as Maggie) has started to crow at the age of 18 weeks  and he is letting everyone know it. [ ] The post Last Week At The Farm: The Chicken Tractor Progresses appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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From Crossing the Chasm to Reaching the Tipping Point

Many businesses face the same problems and as a result, the planet’s sharpest minds have attempted to find solutions. Two such people are Geoffrey Moore, author of the widely popular book “Crossing the Chasm”, and Malcolm Gladwell, author of “The Tipping Point”. Both of these books compliment and even reference each other in their comprehensive look at the major problem all businesses and products face: How do you reach mass-market adoption? Even the largest corporations ask themselves this question when rolling out new products or new services offerings.…
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3 Fulfillment Tactics That Boost Efficiency and Customer Satisfaction

Whether you are a traditional business owner or run an eCommerce store, it can be challenging to fulfill orders and keep customers happy as your business grows. Improving fulfillment operations as much as possible will help your business to handle large order volumes and meet customer expectations. Here are three key fulfillment tactics that will help you boost the efficiency of your business and improve customer satisfaction: 1.…
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