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Rhubarb & Strawberry Galette is worth a splurge
In my experience, a little splurge now and then is a good thing. I am often asked if…
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A picnic among the tulips in the Skagit Valley
On Friday our family packed a picnic and visited the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. I thought you might…
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Keeping your wits about weight during pregnancy
I am just over halfway through pregnancy #2. Since announcing my current pregnancy I have received a lot…
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How to find your signature dish
This is embarrassing to admit, so please tell me I’m not the only one who does this -…
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Simple hummus for your picnic
When I changed the calendar from March to April I felt a little zip of excitement. This month…
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Celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day any day
This week is framed by two wonderful days that remind us to be mindful citizens of the planet.…
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Layered enchilada casserole
I have thought it would be fun to try and do an entire collection of recipes dedicated to…
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Beefy Mushroom Stroganoff
A couple months back I told you how much I have been appreciating the talent and creativity of…
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Everyone deserves to eat
“48.8 million Americans—including 16.2 million children— live in households that lack the means to get enough nutritious food…
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MyPlate on My Budget: We ate $1,300 in March
Throughout the month of March Jenny Bardsley of Teaching My Baby to Read took on the challenge of…
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Walking toward a healthier you
Walking is one of the few activities that I can fit in almost any time. Even at my…
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Fat-free and fresh: Raspberry vinaigrette
It’s spring! I am so excited to have made it through the dark dreary days of winter. The…
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Yummy Potatoes, with a light touch
Growing up there were a few dishes that my grandma would make only for holiday meals or special…
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Pastel-colored meringue cookies for Easter
More than a year ago, I went on a mission to conquer making meringues. It took me a…
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My Plate on My Budget: Save on groceries
Feeding a family can be expensive. Choosing to make healthy food a priority can increase that expense to…
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MyPlate on My Budget: Pricing produce
I’m sure I don’t need to remind you that fresh produce is one part of the grocery bill…
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Guinness braised cabbage and bacon
When I think about the meat I ate in Ireland, the first thing that comes to mind is…
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Soda bread oat scones for St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is on Sunday but my brain is already far away in the land of rolling…
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Top 5 reasons I don’t make ‘kid food’
1. It costs additional time and money to prepare multiple entrees.
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White bean chili — it’s healthy and cheap
March is here and it is time to begin the MyPlate on My Budget Project in earnest! Project…