favorite foods

How To: Potatoes

July 30, 2012

When it comes to potatoes there is an almost endless variety to choose from.  You have various colors, textures, shapes, and sizes.  Which potato is best for your recipe?  Aren’t they all the same?  In this post we will take a look at the four main types of potatoes most people use, and what they [...]

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Delicious Salad Recipes

July 27, 2012

In a previous post we talked about different lettuces, how they taste, and how they are best used.  In this post I wanted to share with you two of my favorite salads for you to try. Southwest Salad 2 cups lettuce (your choice) torn into pieces 1/3 cup black beans, drained and rinsed ¼ cup [...]

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How To: Lettuce

July 23, 2012

There you are standing in front of the produce section staring at a wall of leafy greens…which one is right for your recipe?  As you begin to look at all the textures and colors, you think to yourself “when did they start growing so many types of lettuce?”  Ok, I don’t know if you really [...]

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Kid Friendly Kabobs

July 20, 2012

I don’t know about you, but there are times when I can’t get my kids to eat anything!  The favorite food of yesterday is just that, yesterday’s favorite.  Making meals that are kid friendly can sometimes feel like a chore, but I discovered a secret that I have seen work on other kids besides my [...]

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Your Grill: It’s Not Just For Meat Anymore!

July 13, 2012

When you’re ready to grill with the family, the first decision is normally what kind of meat you want to grill.  With so many families participating in meatless Monday or living vegetarian lifestyles, grilling choices can feel limited. Here are some grill top meals and side dish ideas for your family to enjoy! Grilled Pizza- [...]

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Recipe for Greek Potato Salad

July 4, 2012

      Potato salad in South Georgia, no cookout is complete without it!  But, what about those of us who don’t really care for the taste of mayonnaise?  My mother-in-law always leaves out a spoonful of plain potatoes out for me when she makes her potato salad, and I add salt, pepper, or whatever [...]

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How To: Ground Beef

July 2, 2012

How To: Ground Beef Standing at the meat counter in your local grocery store can be confusing… especially when it comes to choosing the right type of ground beef for your family.  You know all the labels, extra lean, lean, regular…which one is the best for the recipe you are using, and most of all [...]

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Easy Summer Pasta Salad Recipe

June 29, 2012

This pasta salad goes great as a side dish to grilled chicken.  You could even mix the grilled chicken into the pasta salad if you wanted to (it’s delicious either way). Ingredients 1 lb. tri color rotini pasta (I use the tri-color for the eye appeal.  It’s also more nutritious than white pasta if you [...]

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5 Easy and Healthy Snacks for Hungry Kids

June 18, 2012

“I want a snack!” How many times a day does a mom hear those words?  Around here about 4 or 5 times a day…  and you have to be prepared when the words come. Hungry kids want something now! Sometimes I find myself unable to go and fix a snack for my boys, and sometimes, to [...]

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Greek Yogurt and Homemade Granola with Stevia

June 6, 2012

Say hello to your new favorite snack! I eat one or two of these every day, and they are both easy to make and actually good for you to overindulge in! I recently lost 15 pound (10 of fat, 4 of water, 1 of muscle) by following a very strict diet.  It’s made me think [...]

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