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Tara Gerner

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Harrisburg
As seen in: Feels Like Home Blog, Republican-American, PinkWhen, Wealth of Geeks, Killeen Daily Herald, Bluefield Daily Telegraph, The Salem News (Salem, MA), Denton Record-Chronicle, Washington Times-Herald, Leader-Telegram, Scranton Times-Tribune and
Covers:  Food, recipes, gastric sleeve, bariatric eating, family fun
Single working homeschool mom of 2 girls & many cats. Ravenclaw. Gastric sleeve. IT manager & pro blogger at @FeelsLikeHome. Penn State M.Ed. Liberal.

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Tara Gerner’s Biography

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Tara Gerner is the award-winning author and owner of Feels Like Home Blog, a blog dedicated to helping people who think they can't cook make easy, tasty home-cooked meals.
Tara is a single mom of 2 teen daughters who lives near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with eight cats, a turtle, and a leopard gecko. In addition to publishing Feels Like Home Blog, she is an IT manager for a multi-national health insurance company.

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Easy Homemade Pecan Pie

Easy Homemade Pecan Pie

This traditional Southern recipe is homemade from scratch except for the crust which is premade and packaged.…

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Jalapeño Pepper Poppers Wrapped in Prosciutto

Jalapeño Pepper Poppers Wrapped in Prosciutto

Jalapeño poppers are baked in the oven or air fryer, not fried so they are healthy, keto, low carb, & gluten-…

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How to Make Instant Pot Chuck Roast

How to Make Instant Pot Chuck Roast

This Instant Pot chuck roast recipe makes a juicy and incredibly tender beef roast that is perfectly paired w…

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Carrabba's Chicken Bryan Copycat Recipe

Carrabba's Chicken Bryan Copycat Recipe

This quick recipe has a lemon basil butter sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and goat cheese on top of perfectly gri…

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Simple and Easy Cracker Barrel Copycat Pan Fried Apples

Simple and Easy Cracker Barrel Copycat Pan Fried Apples

This southern recipe uses cinnamon, butter, and brown sugar to make the best apples, way better than canned. …

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Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup from Taste of Home

Slow Cooker Cheeseburger Soup from Taste of Home

Slow cooker cheeseburger soup, originally from Taste of Home, is a rich and creamy, cheesy soup made with gro…

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Carrot Cookies with Orange Glaze

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By Tara Gerner
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These orange carrot cookies are soft, sweet, and full of fresh citrus flavor with just the right hint of cozy spice. Shredded carrots keep the cookies moist and tender, while orange zest gives every bite a bright, cheerful taste. They are easy enough for an afternoon baking project but pretty enough for Easter, spring parties, lunchboxes, or dessert trays. Pin this so you have a simple carrot cookie recipe ready when you want something homemade and a little different. It's a simple recipe.
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Healthy Baked Pasta with Cottage Cheese

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By Tara Gerner
| Feels Like Home Blog
This healthy baked pasta with cottage cheese tastes like cozy comfort food with creamy sauce, tender pasta, melty cheese, and plenty of family-friendly flavor. Cottage cheese makes the texture rich and satisfying while keeping this easy dinner simple and a little lighter. You'll get the best baked pasta recipe ideas for busy weeknights when you want something warm without a lot of fuss. Pin this so dinner feels handled before the evening gets loud. It's a simple recipe.
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Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad

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By Tara Gerner
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This Mexican street corn pasta salad tastes like a summer side dish treat with tender pasta, sweet corn, cotija cheese, lime, and a creamy chili dressing. The corn and pasta make it hearty while keeping this easy pasta salad simple and full of bold flavor. You'll get the best how to make Mexican street corn pasta salad recipe ideas for cookouts, potlucks, and busy family dinners. Pin this so your next side dish is ready before the day gets loud. It's a simple recipe.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I wrote articles for a website called Foodie Mama.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes, I'm that old.

How is social media changing news?

It is making news faster and easier to get.