A space to share my interests and info.
Favorite foods, recipes, & hacks
I have a hard time buying gifts. You never know what people really want (especially in this day and age of technology). And if they’re like me, they have a hard enough time organizing the stuff they already have, so I also don’t want to contribute to the clutter. And, the whole thing just stresses me out. So to make […]
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When You Want Some, But Not Too Much You don’t want a big, tempting, delicious chocolate cake talking to you from the kitchen for the next several nights while you’re trying to mind your own business. But when you’re dying for something so rich and satisfying (and real), Flourless Chocolate Cake is not the worst thing in the world when […]
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Go Comfort Yourself I have to admit, I am pretty sold on the Paleo way of life. But then there’s REAL life, where sometimes you can’t, or just don’t want to, avoid comfort foods (mac and cheese, anyone?). I do believe when you plan for the splurges, it’s unlikely you’ll destroy your diet, balancing healthy eating with occasional cravings. Superfoods […]
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So! Here we go, you got everyone crossed off your list, but you have this strange feeling you’ve forgotten someone…pick up a little extra something that, if you don’t have to give it away, you can always use yourself! And Merry Christmas! : ) Gift Card: Amazon, Google Play or iTunes…who couldn’t buy apps, movies, books, or music, or nearly […]
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Well, the title could be overselling it slightly, but this recipe is pretty darn awesome, if I do say so myself. What Do I Do With Those Seeds? ‘Tis the season for pumpkins, and the seeds are very healthy, so don’t throw ’em out! Get your protein, Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, magnesium, and zinc, along with a healthy dose […]
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Green Bean Casserole Adapted from Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives “Signature Twists” episode at the Old Coffee Pot Restaurant in New Orleans It took some doing, but I finally perfected this made-from-scratch recipe. “Botta-cha-pala?” What the hell did that guy say?? I made the recipe anyway, but it took months of waiting for the episode to come up on actual television, so […]
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