I admit it. I’m thankful Thanksgiving is over! The meal was great. And of course we love the leftovers, but the amount of carbs I consumed is way more than I like. No wonder I’ve been feeling sluggish, a little… Read More
Archive for the ‘Tips & Tricks’ Category
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The Best…Leftovers!
Last week my friend, Mike, and I were talking about how much we love Thanksgiving. We exchanged stories about past holidays, our own personal traditions and of course our favorite recipes. He’s excited that he’ll be roasting not just one… Read More
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Not That Greek…Greek Yogurt!
The power of marketing strikes again! Yep, did you know that Greek yogurt is regular yogurt that has been strained? Greeks call it straggisto (strained yogurt). It’s that simple. And wait for it…strained yogurt might not have originated in Greece!… Read More
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Serving of Kindness, Please
We had the most interesting discussion at our dinner party last weekend. I don’t follow the “no religion, politics or money” conversation rules of my grandparents’ day. I’m fascinated by these topics and look forward to learning through discussion and… Read More
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Ghosts, Goblins and Ghouls, Oh My!
Halloween is a scary holiday but not many people actually think about what the scariest part of Oct. 31st is… The amount of sugar consumed! We all know too much sugar isn’t good for us but even as adults it’s hard to resist… Read More
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Pink with Prevention
You’ve seen it…pink cleats on your favorite athletic team, a group of friends with pink-dyed hair, kids wearing pink t-shirts on their way to school, plus fun runs, pink lemonade stands, pink pumpkin decorating contests and car washes… all to… Read More
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Terrific, Tangy, Tasty Tacos!
Whoops! Just missed celebrating National Taco Day…or did I? I don’t need a specific day to applaud tasty tacos. We incorporate tacos into our DinnerTime Meal Plan all the time. Tacos are fun to make and fun to eat. They’re… Read More
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Blueberry Muffin Magic!
I’m going to tell you my secret for the most amazing blueberry muffins. I love all kinds of blueberry muffins, but my favorite is a rework of this Tri-Berry Muffin recipe. Oh I love that recipe too, but when my Mom started… Read More
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You’re a Peach!
It’s peachy-keen that August is National Peach Month! Any reason to celebrate this sweet, juicy and healthy fruit is ok by me. Peaches are in season starting in May and peaking in August. One of the quintessential summer experiences is… Read More
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Grill Up Goodness!
In the summer, we hang outside until bedtime… or until the mosquitos attack! That means cooking on the grill most nights, which I love. We cook almost everything on the grill. When I was growing up, we only grilled the… Read More