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Green Smoothies for the Athena's
This school year our nurse was able to secure some grant funding to allow us to form a club for girls that are underserved and just need some extra TLC from positive, supportive, successful women. The...
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What's in your glass?
Today I was contacted by a local newspaper intern who is writing a story about beverages to avoid when trying to lose weight. She wanted my opinion so I came up with a list of 10 beverages that people...
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A Polish Family Favorite - Pierogies!
With Fireman at work today and everyone else at the Purdue football game, I knew I had loads of uninterrupted time to fill. So I thought it would be a great time to make...
View ArticleThe best of Fall produce
Summer may be gone but that doesn't mean fresh produce from local farms is gone too! Indiana still has loads of delicious fresh produce that's in season now. Here is a guide to Fall seasonal...
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From eeewwww Brussels Sprouts to mmmmmm Brussels Sprouts!
So, in general, there are two opinions when it comes to Brussels Sprouts. One is the opinion of total disgust and the other is the opinion of total appreciation. But, if you're firmly in the total...
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Traveling and Dining in San Diego
Sorry to have been away for a week but I was attending the American Dietetic Association's Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE) in sunny San Diego, California! What a beautiful city - so...
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Traveling and Dining in San Diego II
So FNCE started bright and early on Sunday so we had to get up, eat breakfast and get to the conference by 8:00 a.m. Embassy Suites, where we stayed had a wonderful breakfast buffet with some cook to...
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Spinach and Butternut Squash Lasagna
I had a huge craving for some lasagna the other day but I didn't want the usual, meat-laden, heavy lasagna that leaves you feeling weighted down and in need of a nap. So I found an interesting lasagna...
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Chicken Enchilada Soup
When I was in San Diego I got a free, autographed copy of the cookbook "Hungry Girl - 300 under 300" by Lisa Lillien. You might have seen her on the Food Network - her second season just started...
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OktoberFrost - planning the menu!
For years now, Fireman and I have been wanting to have a party in October and call it OktoberFrost! I know, clever right?!! Every year now for awhile, we have considered this party, asked a few of...
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Pork Green Chili Stew
As I was making my weekly dinner menu and grocery list, I realized that I had a 2 pound pork shoulder in the freezer so I decided to make some pork green chili stew. I remember, years ago, having a...
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Hunter's (Sauerkraut) Stew
Tomorrow we are hosting our first OktoberFrost party! I have been cooking up a storm today and have the Hunter's, aka Sauerkraut, stew finished as well as the sauerbraten. I just need to finish the...
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Whole wheat chocolate chip cookies
I have been totally craving homemade, warm and chewy chocolate chip cookies for about 2 months now! I just haven't had the gumption or time to make a fresh batch until today. The original whole...
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Stuffed Pepper Soup
I don't know about you but I love stuffed peppers - they can just be such a pain to make. So, I found a recipe for a stuffed pepper soup and made it my own. The original recipe came from...
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Cheesy Pasta Goodness with Butternut Squash
On a particularly windy, rainy and cold day, I felt like making some comfort food. What could be more comforting than a steamy, cheesy, butternut squashy bowl of goodness? I found the following...
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Bring on the Boxty.....
Have you ever had just a little bit of mashed potatoes left at the end of dinner? You know, just enough that you don't want to finish them off but more than you want to throw away. If you have about...
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It's a Guinness Stew and Brown Bread kind of day
I woke up this morning to a chilly, rainy Sunday. You know, the kind that makes you want to stay in and watch old movies or read a good book while enjoying a cup of tea or coffee? It's also the kind...
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Braised Pork Loin with Cabbage
Pork and cabbage have quite an affinity for one another. Whether together or separate I love them both and this dish pairs the two perfectly. Don't be afraid of the long list of ingredients - it's...
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Brown Bread Ice Cream
So I'm hoping that some of you made the brown bread recipe that I posted last week. I hope you enjoyed it - but I also hope you have a bit of it left over so you can make this brown bread ice cream...
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Southwest Vegetable Soup
When I was doing my foodservice internship at Earhart Dining Court on the campus of Purdue University, I fell in love with their Southwestern Vegetable Soup. With holiday festivities kicking into high...
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Dinner in a hurry - Chicken sausage, peppers and onion sandwiches
Sorry to have been away for a bit but I hope you all had wonderful holidays with your families. After all the holiday feasting, I am often asked for quick, yet healthy meal ideas and this one could...
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Slow Cooker Ribs and Sauerkraut Dinner
This morning I woke up to a beautiful snowy day! Generally, on a day like today, I like to stay home and enjoy the view, read a good book, and drink some hot tea but today I had some appointments that...
View ArticleToday's special letter is "F" - for Falafel and Fatoush !
Yesterday at work my boss was telling me about her sons birthday dinner request from the night before. She said he had requested Falafel and she was really unsure about it - until she tried it! She...
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The Lenten Season
Butternut squash and spinach lasagnaWill probably be making this one during Lent!I realized today that Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, is just next week. It is traditional for Catholics, and...
View ArticleBreakfast for dinner - Biscuits with Mushroom Gravy!
As I'm sure you've heard, we had terrible weather in Southern Indiana last Friday. Massive tornadoes destroyed many homes and other buildings and virtually wiped out a few towns. Many people lost...
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