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Sweet Potato and Kale Soup

I love sweet potato and kale and wanted to make a soup with both.  I found one recipe, thanks to http://www.katheats.com/favorite-foods/nutty-vanilla-sweet-potato-kale-soup , but since I am not a huge fan of peanuts and I also wanted some beans in the … Continue reading

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Chocolately and Oh So Delicious Brownies

Chocolate – what can I say – divine, decadent, delicious, healthy, indulgence…  I used to make these brownies at a restaurant I worked at and they went fast.  One day around lunch time this gentleman walked in and asked for … Continue reading

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Make Your Own Fruit Snack Bars

As part of my New Year’s Resolution to cut out refined and processed foods, that also means from Stella’s diet, I decided I would try to make my own fruit bars for her lunch.  Stella loves the fruit bars that … Continue reading

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A Different Kind of Burger

I had never tried beets until I was in my thirties – they always scared me.  I remember being at my grandmother’s house and she was cooking beets as part of dinner – I fell in love with them.  She … Continue reading

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Slow Cooked Black Eyed Peas and Kale Pizza – Welcome 2012

I cannot start the new year off without my black eyed peas, greens and rice.  This year I decided to go with kale, it was the best looking at the store – and I figured I could make some kale … Continue reading

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Easy To Make Old Fashion Popcorn Balls

Last night Stella had a sleepover at her friend Mateo’s.  Usually when Mateo sleeps over here we all make pizza together – so why would Mateo think that I would not come to his house and make pizza there for … Continue reading

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Christmas Morning Sweet Potato Oatmeal Casserole

The presents are all opened and the trash and recycling has been brought outside, now is time to enjoy all the gifts – play, create, read and draw! The anticipation of Christmas Eve is over.  When I was a child … Continue reading

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The Last of the Cookies and the Bags are Ready to Go!

The last batch of cookies we made were oatmeal with holiday M &M’s – I figured with the oats they were not as bad as if we made another type of cookie.  The list of teachers has been made and … Continue reading

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Cut Out Cookies – My Least Favorite

As Stella and me were deciding on what cookies to make as gifts – I was so hoping that she would not want the dreaded cut out cookies – but of course she did!  So after 2 days they are … Continue reading

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Decadence – Peanut Butter Bon Bons

These are a once a year indulgence!  We look forward to them along with others each Christmas time.  They are time consuming, but SO worth it! Peanut Butter Bon Bons Ingredients 1 2/3 cups graham cracker crumbs 2 cups confectioners … Continue reading

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