My son, like many kids, is a sugar fanatic. If he had it his way, he would eat sugar for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Don’t get me wrong, the kid loves his vegetables (thank you lucky stars!), but without fail, the moment he has swallowed his last bite of supper, he is asking for dessert. […]
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When you live in the Pacific Northwest, it is almost mandatory that you drink coffee. There are coffee stands, drive-up coffee kiosks, and coffee shops everywhere out here. You can’t throw a stone without hitting at least one coffee establishment, seriously. I joke that there are as many coffee stands in Washington as there are
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These quesadillas are anything but boring. They are perfect as a midweek lunch, or quick dinner when you find life is too busy to cook an elaborate meal. The whole family will love this one. Feel free to switch the gruyere out for cheddar cheese if you have picky little ones in the house. Either
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Growing up in Mississippi, I lived in a huge subdivision, chock full of kids my own age. We were given free range of the neighborhood and allowed to roam on our own, as long as we were home by the time the street lights came on. Some of my fondest memories of living in that
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Are you looking for a refreshing summer drink that tastes great and is alcohol-free? Yes, me too! Now that I’m in my 40’s, I’m finding it harder and harder to drink alcohol. I don’t sleep as well after an evening of drinking and usually wake up groggy, hungry and bloated. Now, don’t get me wrong,
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I made a pumpkin pie from scratch the other day and wound up with a bunch of pumpkin seeds that I couldn’t bring myself to toss into the compost. So, I decided to roast them with a little olive oil and salt. These seeds are good on their own, but even better in your morning
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I love a good salad, especially one that is loaded with vegetables that have been roasted until caramelized and sweet. With the addition of quinoa and chicken, this salad is sure to fill you up, making it a perfect main dish for lunch or dinner. The salad comes together quickly too, thanks to a trusty
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It’s apple season here in the Pacific Northwest, and I am taking full advantage! I recently visited one of my favorite orchards here in the Gorge (Kiyokawa Family Orchards) and now find myself with way more apples than I know what to do with. You know the saying, “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade”?
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Folks that grow up in the south are raised on cornmeal. It’s one of the first foods we have as babies when trying solids for the first time. For me, cornmeal usually came in the form of either buttered grits, or cornbread, broken up and mixed with a little whole milk to soften. I have
Please do not toss your raw vegetable scraps! This includes onion ends, carrot tops, excess leafy greens, celery leaves, etc. Instead, place these scraps (along with cheese rinds) in a freezer bag and store in your freezer until the bag is full. Once full, dump the scraps into a pot, cover with water and some