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NOTE: These are NOT gluten free. One of the boxed convenience foods I often fall back on is granola bars. I buy the ones from Cascadian Farms because they are organic, which means no GMOs (genetically modified ingredients) and because I like their story and believe the company truly does try to operate in a… Continue Reading →
In my perfect world, I would grow all our vegetables in the backyard with our own compost for fertilizer. I’d have chickens for eggs and even a milking cow for all our dairy products. My husband would hunt for our meat, and I’d sprout and soak all our grains and make all of our baked… Continue Reading →
Good Monday morning! Do I sound chipper? I do not feel chipper. I’ve been up for an hour and I’m on my second cuppa coffee (I usually just have one) and I’m finally starting to feel somewhat awake. I’m also feeling quite uninspired to plan my meals for the week. I wish someone could do… Continue Reading →
Well, I made it to and from Laguna Niguel — albeit not without some travel drama, but safe and sound nonetheless so I’ll take that. Re-entry is always a bit rough, especially when dealing with different time zones, but I’m working on getting myself back into the swing of things! First things first, a meal… Continue Reading →
HOW did it get to be the end of April? I mean, I know, we all say this every month but honestly. It flew by for me. I’m headed out of town this week to the Mom 2.0 Conference in Laguna Beach, California. I know, rough life! Meanwhile my poor family will be left to… Continue Reading →
You wanna know something that gets my kids excited? Split Pea Soup. I know, they’re weird. But it really IS delicious. I always save my ham bones and make split pea soup with them. I grew up on this recipe, and it’s always a favorite. It’s economical, easy to make, and it goes a long… Continue Reading →
I’m recovering from a root canal and a weekend away at a conference. Oh yeah, and the root canal went wrong and I’m in miserable toothache pain so I’m not feeling very inspired to eat (or cook.) Hopefully I can get it repaired tomorrow without the need for more Novocain because OW. Meanwhile, I am thinking that… Continue Reading →
This simple stir fry recipe is one I’ve been using for many years, and it’s one of my kids’ favorites. You can pretty much use any veggies you like, but we typically go for broccoli, onion and red peppers. Sometimes I throw in some asparagus too. I make it in a stovetop wok. The sauce… Continue Reading →
This week I’m focusing on grilling recipes for this lovely spring weather we’re having. Yeehaw!! SUNDAY: Today we enjoyed these Gourmet Hamburgers on the grill with baked beans (from a can, sorry!) and fresh cut-up veggies MONDAY: Grilled Marinated Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles TUESDAY: Marinated Grilled London Broil with mashed potatoes and Sautéed Swiss Chard WEDNESDAY: Pan-Roasted Pork Loin with… Continue Reading →
Making a tasty gluten-free cookie is no small feat, but you will not be disappointed by these Gluten-Free Chocolate Toffee Cookies. The combination of flours give them that crispy-on-the-outside, chewy-on-the-inside texture that is so irresistible. And how can anything with skor bars inside NOT be divine? Enjoy!! Print Gluten Free Chocolate Toffee Cookies Ingredients:1/4 cup unsalted… Continue Reading →
I’m glad you're here! I'm a writer, talker, coffee addict and collector of people and handbags. I live outside of Philly with my husband, 3 children, and a terribly spoiled shih tzu named Savannah. Read More →
