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My 21-year-old daughter got a special look Saturday afternoon when I brought in groceries, and she saw a baguette. “Does that mean…?” she asked. “Yes, it does,” I replied, and she just about jumped for joy. How could baguettes bring her so much joy you ask?
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As a child, I didn’t like mashed potatoes. Weird, right? But I LOVED what came from their leftovers. In fact, I was willing to eat the plain mashed potatoes (my grandmother made them but no gravy) just because I knew what we’d have the next day…my childhood favorite – mashed potato pancakes!
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Yep, I’m all about the food, BUT I’m also all about the savings! Which means I’m constantly researching, comparing…and always surprised when I find big savings in an unexpected place. Today’s example was finding hidden savings in paper products at my local Costco.
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Ever wish you could have a little taste of Thanksgiving whenever? I love the taste of stuffing, gravy, and cranberries…these are some favorites from my childhood that together conjure memories of special family times. Finally, I decided those flavors could come together any time in a Thanksgiving Nut Mix!
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The hardest part about our first Whole30 was trying ALL new recipes…recipes we’d never had before, which meant not only did we NOT know if we would like what I cooked, it also meant a LOT more work for me (’cause new is harder than something you’ve made over and over). Eventually, I mastered what I call “recipe renovation” – changing many of our favorite recipes to be Whole30 compliant…family favorites like Jamaican Macaroni.
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This squash is nothing short of miraculous. Honestly, a vegetable that turns into spaghetti once it’s cooked? I reluctantly gave this a try a few years back, and now I’m hooked on the amazing spaghetti squash.
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I’m not much of a fan of tools that do just ONE thing. If you’re gonna take up real estate on my counter or in one of my kitchen drawers, you better “pay for your keep.” That’s why I’m always excited to find other uses for tools I already have, particularly a simple and easy-to-clean tool. Experimentation gave me these 3 surprisingly powerful uses for a grapefruit spoon.
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I know you’ve seen it…the meme that says, “Who knew the hardest part of being an adult was figuring out what to cook for dinner every night for the rest of your life before you die!” That is SO spot on it’s not even funny. It is SUPER hard to constantly figure out what to cook for dinner…I’ve definitely felt this struggle.
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My dad taught me two important lessons about food that I still live by. One, your plate should be colorful. It says you’ve got the variety of vitamins your body needs. And two, always try a new food or at least a new restaurant when you travel.
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Com’ on, you’ve done this, too…you start the recipe, get halfway through then find you’re missing a key ingredient or two (or three). But as a food blogger who’s been focusing on all things food for 11 years, shouldn’t I be past the point of making a recipe with only half the ingredients?
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