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Did you know that you can slice off the top of a pineapple, or the top of a carrot, and plant it? I’ve been wanting to try this recipe for Pineapple-Carrot Muffins, but what really got me moving was when I thought of re-growing the pineapple and carrot tops after I used most of the [...]
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There are so many delicious fresh greens to be grown in the spring garden. While they are plentiful it is the perfect opportunity for making homemade egg rolls. Some of my favorites in early spring are things like specialty Asian Greens, Pak Choys, Bok Choys, Spinach and Kales. Even tasty treats like tender fresh broccoli, [...]
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Don’t toss that ham bone! Are you tired of the same old chicken noodle soup? This soup is a nice break from the usual “get well soup”, but it’s perfect any day. The ham stock, beans, and vegetables pack a big nutritional punch. Not bland and not too salty, the vegetables and ham stock make [...]
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I was looking for a pull-apart bread recipe on Pinterest. I wanted to make it as an appetizer to take to a friend’s house. Every recipe I found either used processed, packaged bread or it wasn’t really “pull-apart”. So I decided to tweak my favorite bread recipe and make my own pull-apart version. This is [...]
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Ripe bananas are taking over your freezer. What should you do? Make banana bread, of course! I can’t think of many other recipes that are a better use for ripe bananas. Banana bread is a hit in my house. I’ve adapted my favorite banana bread recipe from a Better Homes and Gardens cookbook, to include [...]
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We simply cannot harvest a huge bounty of organically grown sweet carrots without making a scrumptious bread loaded with big juicy mixed raisins and walnuts. I have gone all out on this recipe to pack a punch of powerful healthy ingredients. I used a non-gmo, unbleached and organic flour. I recently wrote a post about [...]
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For many families, Tamales at Christmas is a long time tradition. Especially for the Hispanic community. Making them is actually a family event for most. It is a time for Grandmothers, Aunts, Moms and children to get together for a fun family gathering. There is no such thing as just making a few. Dozens are [...]
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Some of the easiest gifts to make for the holidays come straight from your kitchen. Simple things that people don’t always think about, like jelly or homemade mustard, make elegant gifts presented in canning jars adorned with little tags and labels. Spice mixes are something that everyone uses but few people think to make themselves. [...]
Read More →I found this amazing recipe for oatmeal breakfast cookies. The original recipe calls them granola bars, but I try not to call things that I make with traditional store-bought names because I think what I make at home is much healthier, and I want my kids to know the difference. I adapted this recipe for [...]
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One of my earliest food memories as a child is of pumpkin pie. The creamy texture and mild flavors just make my heart and my taste buds melt. You have to get the seasonings just right for pumpkin pie. I don’t like the frozen store pies that are loaded with cinnamon and nutmeg. The spice [...]
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Have you ever had trouble finding a certain brand of produce at your local store? I went in search of Bunny Luv organic carrot products by Grimmway Farms. I didn’t think I was going to find them after my initial disappointment in the local grocery store. Grimmway farms produces a number or organic products including a full [...]
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This soup is an excellent source of folic acid, something that we should all be getting plenty of. It’s easy to make with all fresh, organic ingredients. It’s also packed with other energy boosting vitamins and minerals, making it a great pick-me-up lunch in the middle of the day, and it’s filling enough for the [...]
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