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Cardamon Spice Cookies
Years ago, while I was pregnant with my daughter, I decided to buy a copy of Gourmet magazine (Dec 2004) during the holidays. Something about the cookies and treats on the cover inspired me to not...
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If you are anything like me, you are busy right now. Not only because of the holiday craziness but because you have children living at home, dogs, cats and a to do list that never seems to end. I...
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Chocolate Peppermint Pretzels–Lightened Up!
I LOVE chocolate peppermint pretzels! I don’t normally see them at the grocery store until the holidays and I remember last year, they seemed to sell out of them quickly. I am not the only one that...
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2013 Top Recipe Roundup!
It was so fun looking through the recipes you all loved this year and judging from the site stats, you guys are hungry for sweets and kale. I guess that makes sense. It all balances out. Here are...
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Hot Chocolate
I want to make hot chocolate for my babies every single day. Especially today, since it is supposed to get down to the 30′s tonight and tomorrow’s high temperature is supposed to be 45. This is...
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Chess Squares
I saw this recipe on one of my favorite sites, Kevin and Amanda and was intrigued. It didn’t look particularly appetizing to me–there was no chocolate or chocolate chips or avocados. BUT–it got me...
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Carousel at the Players Theater
My baby boy is a thespian and is in the Sarasota Player’s theater production of Carousel–which has been extended for another week, until January 26th. Carousel is a Rogers and Hammerstein show that...
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Purple Power Smoothie (No Banana)
Just like most of the world, we are trying to eat healthy for the new year and we are still going strong mid January. I am getting my strength workouts in and cardio. I am trying to mentally and...
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Broiled Grapefruit
We have a grapefruit tree in our backyard and each year it gives us more and more perfect fruits. The first year we lived here, we got one grapefruit. The next year, three. This year we have had...
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Breakfast Burrito
We love our breakfast burritos! Every morning, Sawyer asks for a breakfast burrito and I always have reasons why I can’t make them. ”I’m running late”, ” They aren’t good for you.”, “Only on...
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My experience with a Juice Cleanse!
Last week, I started a three day juice cleanse. I was hoping for a few things as a result of the cleanse namely, a little weight loss, a detox from my crazy sugar addiction, clear skin and boundless...
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Chocolate Haupia Pie
Enough of these healthy recipes and the boring cleanse talk! I want some dessert! Since I lived in Hawaii for such a long time and Aaron is from Hawaii, we make this staple Hawaiian pie all the...
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Best Sarasota Restaurants: Jalea–Peruvian Tapas
I was excited to try Jalea. I knew they served Peruvian food, tapas style. I knew they were new, hip and fresh. Every time I would walk by the restaurant on Main Street, I would make a mental...
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Best Sarasota Brunch: The Table Creekside
I was very excited for our brunch date at The Table Creekside. Not only had I been reading and re-reading their online menus and was super excited to try their food, I was really looking forward to...
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Paleo Breakfast Cupcakes
I toured Bailey Farms, a local pepper farm located in Southwest Florida and during the tour they let me pick some of these little peppers–Bellafina Peppers to take home and play with. The peppers...
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Making Weeknight Meals Easier
Our kitchen is the center of our home. Most of this has to do with the fact that I am a food writer and spend a lot of time in the kitchen, testing recipes and taking photos. I also love to encourage...
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Pepperoni Pizza Wontons
Looking for something quick and easy when you the kids are craving pizza? Since we avoid prepackaged foods, I will NOT buy those little hot pizza bites. I know that they are tasty but they are...
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Best Ever Guacamole
I make guacamole every other day during avocado season. And, in my guacamole making life I have tried many different recipes. This one takes the cake as being the best tasting and simplest. It is also...
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Sarasota’s Best Restaurants: Eat Here
I love my job! And, when I say job I mean my job associated with this blog. When else do I get to dine out and be wowed by chefs and service alike? I feel so special when I get to meet the chefs,...
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Apple Cinnamon Muffins for Mom (or Anyone)
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there! If you are scrambling for something to treat your mom to this morning, try this simple quick muffin recipe. The muffin recipe is versatile–if you don’t...
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