Category Archives: Recipes

Macaroni and Cheese, Need I Say More?!

Stella was recently invited over to a her first sleep-over in or new home town!  She was very excited to say the least.  We were asked to bring a dish for the pot luck and one that the kids would … Continue reading

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Are The Mosquitoes Getting To You?

As Stella had her first mosquito bite of the year – thought it might be a good time to re-post this blog.  This is our go-to repellant and it is so easy to make!  Happy Memorial Day to you all!!! … Continue reading

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Make Tonight a Pizza Night

This was first posted August 18, 2011. With everything happening we have been wanting healthy and relatively quick meals and this pizza recipe hits on both! Blog writing is time consuming and I am trying to not overload myself at … Continue reading

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Apple Squares – So Good!

This post was originally  posted on October 18, 2011. I decided to re-post this recipe – why you ask  or maybe you are not asking. there are a couple of reasons.  I closed on my house and any spare time … Continue reading

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Apricot And Raisin Bread

I recently purchased a new bag of Bob’s Red Mill whole wheat flour and on the side of the bag was a recipe that after reading – I had to try.  I called Stella in to the kitchen and asked … Continue reading

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Kids Can Cook – Wholesome Chocolate Chip Cookies

Stella wanted dessert but I had not baked in awhile, so I told her she could make something if she wanted.  We had just bought some chocolate chips at the store and she decided to make some cookies.  Taking the … Continue reading

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Nutrient Dense Carrot Oat Muffins

Happy Earth Day!!!! With all our activities and with me still getting used to how long it takes to get to town and other places – I find myself running late more often than is usual for me!  With that … Continue reading

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Vegetable Crustless Quiche

I have never really been a quiche person – mainly because of the cheese and what it does to my stomach.  Since moving to Virginia it seems that a quiche is a staple of a dinner or lunch invitation and … Continue reading

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Coconut Macaroons – A Favorite

Over the holidays I made paleo coconut macaroons and while they were good they were not exactly what I was looking for in a macaroon.  Really I wanted my macaroon to stay together better and to have an airier texture.  … Continue reading

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Chocolate Banana Bread

For some reason of late I have been craving chocolate – not sure why.  Now don’t get me wrong I love my chocolate – and maybe I am craving more lately since I know that I cannot just walk out … Continue reading

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