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This cobbler is a special treat in the winter
Every day we go through our closets mixing and matching various items to create a new outfit. Sometimes…
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Can a family eat thrifty AND healthy? Let’s find out
I am so excited to finally share this project with you!
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Chicken noodle soup: the answer to what ails you
“What does good in bed mean to me? When I’m sick and I stay home from school propped…
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Delectable lemon cake with just 3 ingredients
I planned to take a break from making treats. I was going to focus on savory side dishes…
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Put your heart into better health
Today I took a little time out to show some love to myself. Even with a busy day…
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Coconut-ginger shrimp offers a taste of the tropics
This time of year I start to get antsy for the temperature to climb. On the chilliest days…
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Fudgy chocolate brownie bites for your sweet tooth
“All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” - Charles M. Schulz
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Step by step: How to poach an egg
When we go out for breakfast or brunch I love to order poached eggs. I like the simple…
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Hate peeling oranges? How to segment citrus fruits
I wonder if you are like me when it comes to purchasing citrus. I hesitate before loading up…
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Quick and easy shrimp and spaghetti squash "pasta"
One of the fun behind the scenes parts about blogging is reading the keywords and phrases that lead…
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A cook’s lesson: Never apologize
I hope this comes at no surprise, but not every meal in our house is “blog-worthy.” Be that…
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Small steps toward ethical eating
Dear readers, I’m going to veer into moderately controversial waters in an area where I am just beginning…
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Grilled cheese with spinach and avocado
What caught your eye? Was it the cheese, spinach, avocado, or all of the above? Whichever ingredient grabbed…
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On a mission to perfect the chicken nugget
I have to tell you about these Savory Herb Chicken Nuggets. I spent weeks working on the recipe.…
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Rosemary roasted Brussels sprouts with apples
I am sure you have been hard at work on those 5 Simple Steps to Launch Your Weight…
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5 steps to launch your weight-loss resolution
It’s that time of year again! Time to look inward and think about all the ways you can…
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Light for Life: The 2012 highlights
I have come to the end of the year with mixed feelings. On one hand this year has…
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No-bake chocolate peanut butter grahams
During my elementary school years, people in Seattle dressed more formally for the office. My dad went to…
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Peppermint meringue: The ideal holiday cookie
Waking to this winter’s first snowfall on Wednesday morning was such a treat. The reflection of cool morning…
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Candied citrus peels: The gift of sunshine
Winter in the Pacific Northwest is notoriously grey. I’m pretty sure the weather this time of year is…