The big day is tomorrow.  Are you ready?  What are you most excited for?  The turkey?  The side dishes?  The desserts?

Or how about the leftovers!?!

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As much as I love all of the summer produce, I get excited when it’s time to break out the recipes for winter squash as well.  Winter squash are the squash that start to show at markets and grocery stores at the end of the summer, and then through the fall and winter.  They have thicker, tougher skins than summer squash such as zucchini and crookneck squash.  Winter squash is almost always cooked, whether it is by roasting, steaming or even microwaving.   I almost always have a squash or two sitting on my counter during the fall and winter months, and I love that they are so versitile.  From appetizers to main dishes to even dessert, these squashes can be used in almost anything! Continue reading “fyi: winter squash” »

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Can you believe Thanksgiving is right around the corner? If you are like me, you are desperately trying to decide what you are going to make, and what you want to try new this year.

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Did you know that today is National Deviled Egg Day? I was watching an episode of Rachael Ray’s talk show yesterday, and she mentioned the holiday. I couldn’t let the day pass without some sort of celebration, because I absolutely love deviled eggs!!

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Have you ever had a recipe ask for chipotle peppers in adobo, so you buy a can and open it up and not know what to do with it?  I know I was pretty lost when I first started using these peppers.  But if you like a little bit of smoky heat, this is an ingredient that you want to be familiar with!

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I read a lot of different blog posts every day.  I’m constantly amazed by the genius ideas that some people come up with.  I often wish I was as creative as many of them!!  And every once in awhile, I come across an idea that makes me run right into the kitchen, searching to see if I have the ingredients to make it.  This is one such recipe.

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My daughter is a snacker. She asks for a snack in the morning instead of breakfast. She asks for a snack after she eats her dinner. If it was up to her, life would consist of snacks, not actual meals.

I have been trying to get a hold of this snacking “problem”. She only gets 2 snacks a day, and I have been looking high and low for healthier things to feed her, and to also feed myself. I tend to grab whatever is convenient for myself to snack on, so having healthy foods available is beneficial not only for my daughter, but for me as well.

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On my blog today, I’m talking about food that reminds me of home.  It got me thinking of all kinds of foods that we had growing up, and also all kinds of foods that we always like to enjoy together now that we are all grown!!

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My son turned 6 months old a few weeks ago.  My goal was to have the baby weight gone by the 6 month mark.  With 7 pounds still to go, I missed my goal, and decided that it’s time to get serious about eating a little healthier!!  The good thing is that eating better does not necessarily mean eating tasteless, boring food. Continue reading “recipe: skinny sloppy joes” »

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I love birthdays.  And seeing that today is my birthday, I thought I’d make a little treat to celebrate!!

Actually, I’ve been wanting an excuse to try these pancakes since I saw them in the August issue of Every Day with Rachael Ray.  I’ve seen other cake batter pancakes online, but these were the first that I’ve seen that are just made out of cake!

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