fruits and vegetables

Preparing to Be Self Sufficient

November 17, 2012

I’ve been touched by the outpouring of support and help given to the victims of Hurricane Sandy. I’ve also been playing the what if game. What if I lost power for three weeks or more? What if I had to rely on the food in my pantry? What if I had to figure out how [...]

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Oven Roasted Potatoes

August 3, 2012

This is a go to side dish in our house for a variety of meals.  We have them almost every time we grill out which is about once a week!  I hope your family enjoys them as much as mine does. Recipe: 2 lbs of roasting potatoes (I like to use small, 1-2 bite potatoes) [...]

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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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Fruit Storage: How to Wash and Store Fruit to Make It Last Longer

June 28, 2012

We eat alot of fruit (how to get your kids to eat fruit) and over the years I’ve tried quite a few methods to make it last longer.  Since fruit is expensive (how to save money on fruit) and it typically spoils so quickly, I wanted to share my method for washing and storing fruit. [...]

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I Lost 15 lbs on the HCG Diet – Some Tips

June 19, 2012

Over the past few years, due to 4 pregnancies, a sedentary lifestyle and poor diet choices, I had gained some weight that I wanted to lose.  I wasn’t obese, but I was carrying 25 lbs more than I wanted to and my BMI was in the overweight range.  I did some research and read lots [...]

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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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