Category Archives: Snacks

Back to School Lunchbox Ideas (For Tweens and Teens)

It’s back to school season and like parents all over the world, I’ve found myself scrambling to plan lunches that aren’t so boring even my not-so-picky 13 year old stepson won’t touch his lunchbox. Constantly on the search for ideas … Continue reading

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Pearl Couscous with Zucchini, Corn and Herbs

During the summer months, corn and zucchini are always in abundance. However, in our house, zucchini is also a bottom dweller on the list of popular summer veggies available. Yet every year, I plant one or two plants, which inevitably … Continue reading

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Baked Onion Rings

As people start increasing their awareness about what goes into our mouths — is it low fat/low carb/low sugar? Gluten free? Organic? Paleo? — it seems we’re also allowing ourselves to be more judgmental of other people’s food choices. I think … Continue reading

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Lemon Cherry Muffins

I once went to a birthday party where there was no cake. Not even cupcakes. In their place were muffins. Fruit-filled muffins. While most kids would be terrified or genuinely pissed off about such a thing, I was quite pleased. … Continue reading

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Vanilla Banana Smoothie

At least once a day either for a meal in itself or a snack between meals, my husband will say, “Babe…can I have one of those smoothies?” I know what this means: this chocolate soy milk, bananas, peanut butter (preferably … Continue reading

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The Perfect Steel Cut Oats

There is something perfectly simple, hearty and delicious when it comes to a bowl of steel cut oatmeal. This time of year, especially, a warm bowl of oats is gratifying and the perfect way to celebrate cold winter mornings. As … Continue reading

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The Top 15 Posts of 2015

To say so long to 2015, here’s a quick roundup of this little blog’s most popular recipes throughout the year!  Thank you all for your continued support of this endeavor. May the new year be filled with new recipes, full … Continue reading

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Green Smoothies

You know those folks who are ALL OVER green smoothies? The ones who tell you how delicious they are, or what a great breakfast or snack they make? I am not one of those people. Up until this recipe, you … Continue reading

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Meatless Monday: Homemade Falafels

I’ve totally been MIA. Cooking? Yes, totally. Sporadically, but yes. This last post sort of demonstrates the immediate busyness we generally find ourselves in come September.  My food photography is frequently overrun by kids’ activity photos. Sometimes I feel like I’m … Continue reading

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Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream

Summer seems to be flying by. I could’ve sworn it was June just yesterday, that the kids were about to get out of school, not start back up again… Vincent’s going into his senior year of high school and Silas … Continue reading

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