The Annual Dilemna – Which Cookie to bring to the Cookie Exchange?

Holiday Baking:  what a wonderful holiday family tradition! When my boys were little, it was one of our favorite activities – baking and decorating holiday cookies together. I just loved having a huge display of colors, shapes and varieties on trays for friends and family who came to visit. In those days, I didn’t know about “exchanges” where you could make a lot of one kind and come home … Read more The Annual Dilemna – Which Cookie to bring to the Cookie Exchange?

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Just in time for Thanksgiving – Two Great Leftover Turkey Ideas!

Next week, much of America will be eating turkey. And many of us will have leftovers to enjoy for days to come. If you’re like me, you may not be fond of reheated, dried out turkey. In fact when I do reheat my turkey, I simmer it in the gravy so that it stays nice and moist. Sometimes, I throw in a few frozen peas and … Read more Just in time for Thanksgiving – Two Great Leftover Turkey Ideas!

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Crisp, Farm Fresh Apples plus Salted Caramel Sauce equals YUM!

Ever since I made my first “free form” pie (think Galette, Crostata, Tart…), I have lost interest in making a standard style pie. Mind you, the ratio of desserts to food that I create is quite small. However, when it comes to pie style desserts, I find free form crusts to be much more rustic looking and fun to make. And it doesn’t hurt that  they … Read more Crisp, Farm Fresh Apples plus Salted Caramel Sauce equals YUM!

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Just ~ Plain ~ Good! Zucchini Cupcakes with Caramel Flavored Icing

I volunteered for dessert duty for an upcoming event and since it’s not my forte, I started searching around for something new to make. I went through all the chocolate ideas, even one with homemade peanut butter truffles inside and decided to head back to something I am more comfortable with – vegetables. Yes, it can still be dessert if it is made with vegetables. … Read more Just ~ Plain ~ Good! Zucchini Cupcakes with Caramel Flavored Icing

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The Wonder of Golden Beets!

Beets have been known to lower your blood pressure, boost your stamina and fight inflammation. They are rich in valuable nutrients & fiber and support detoxification. All this and they taste really good too! They make a delicious addition to salads and entrees and can be eaten without much fuss at all. This recipe shows them coated with a sweetened orange glaze that makes them absolutely irresistible! When preparing beets, I find … Read more The Wonder of Golden Beets!

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Cooking Ahead makes Eating a Healthy Breakfast a Snap!

I guess discovering the ease of making salads ahead inspired me to look further. Now I’m on to breakfast! So I found a simple recipe for Overnight Oatmeal from The Kitchn blog and decided to pair it up with some Fruit & Nut Granola and Maple & Cinnamon Glazed Apples. I made enough for 4 servings. You can cover and store any leftovers in the refrigerator for … Read more Cooking Ahead makes Eating a Healthy Breakfast a Snap!

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Fall Slaw with Apples and Corn

I like the texture of cabbage as an alternative to a regular lettuce salad once in a while. Napa cabbage is one of my favorites as it is a little more delicate and has a really nice flavor. With some farm fresh Talley Farms Napa cabbage, fuji apples and non GMO corn left in my fridge, I decided to make a slaw. There are many ways you can make … Read more Fall Slaw with Apples and Corn

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Berry Delicious!

Berries are a wonderful addition to many dishes. They enhance most any dessert. Are a stylish addition to a salad. Make wonderful sauces for both sweet and savory dishes. And put them in a muffin – well that’s just like soup & sandwich or peanut butter & jelly for me! Berry delicious!! This is a nutritious, quick & easy muffin recipe that you can make … Read more Berry Delicious!

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