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Fast Tomato Soup, Grain-free Coconut Pound Cake, Greek Feast, and Amazon Goodies

November 16, 2011 Diets

My doctor’s nurse returned my call yesterday with advice from my doctor: She said to try taking half of the antibiotic pill one hour after I eat, then the other half another hour later. I was skeptical after the first day with it, but I tried it this way after I ate dinner and I [...]

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Ridiculously Easy Minestone Soup {Recipe}

October 23, 2011 Recipes

This minestrone soup has a secret ingredient that makes it the world’s easiest minestrone soup recipe in existence. Any guesses as to what it is? I’ll give you a hint: Most people drink it. Give up? The base is made with low-sodium V8 juice! I purchased a case of 12 on Amazon the other day. [...]

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Everyday Meatless Meals: Portobello Mushroom Cap Burger and Sweet Potato Fries

October 17, 2011 Jenneral Posts

A few moons ago, The Foodbuzz Tastemaker Program and Alexia Foods sent me a really cool package containing a stylish black apron and a coupon to try a free sample of an Alexia product. I chose the Crinkle Cut Sweet Potato Fries with Sea Salt and Black Pepper. The crisp Fall weather begs for sweet [...]

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Homemade Smoky Vegan Cheese (Recipe)

October 12, 2011 Recipes

I love, love, love cheese. If you don’t love cheese, I don’t want to visit your planet. heh My first ever attempt at making homemade vegan cheese was a huge success! And it couldn’t have been simpler to make. I’m still figuring out my tummy problems, and I know that whey upsets my stomach, so [...]

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Boo-berry Chiller

October 1, 2011 Jenneral Posts

Happy October! I love this time of year!!! Except for the fruit flies. I don’t love them. At all. I’m trying not to keep any fresh fruit lingering on the counters for awhile, so fridge and freezer fruit are on the menu. And you can expect lots of Halloween-themed food and drink in my posts [...]

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[Recipe] Crockpot Shredded Beef and Bacon Chili with Kidney Beans

September 26, 2011 Recipes

It’s that time of year again. The time to dust off your crockpot and come home to the intoxicating aroma of hot soups, chilis, and stews wafting through your home. But then again, slow-cooker recipes are excellent anytime of the year. Can I get an amen? Today’s recipe is for Shredded Beef and Bacon(!!!) Chili [...]

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Vegan Sloppy Joes (Peas and Thank You Sloppy Josephine Recipe!) and Ultra Cheap Organic Quinoa

September 22, 2011 Jenneral Posts

I have thought about Mama Pea’s vegan Sloppy Josephines ever since I first made the reci”pea” back in February! They are veganized by using lentils in place of meat—brilliant, and tasty! It’s technically still summer for a few more hours, so this is the last sandwich in the Summer Sandwich Series. But don’t worry, the [...]

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Carrot and Pineapple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting by Ina Garten

September 15, 2011 Jenneral Posts

Ina Garten a.k.a the Barefoot Contessa is one of my favorite Food Network hosts. I love her style of cooking and baking, the way she shops for fresh, local ingredients, and her elegant presentation. I’ve even tried to convince Dustin that we NEED a summer home in the Hamptons. He said we should probably have [...]

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Baked Southwest Egg Rolls {recipe}

September 9, 2011 Recipes

Remember yesterday’s secret recipe? I won’t keep you in suspense any longer! Baked Southwest Egg Rolls Ingredients: 12-14 egg roll wrappers (Often found by the tofu in the fresh or produce dept. of most grocery stores) 1 can black beans 1 can no salt added corn 2 small avocados, sliced 1 bell pepper, diced and [...]

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Chebe Gluten-free Bread Mix and The Return of Our Cable

September 2, 2011 Jenneral Posts

Our cable is back on and I couldn’t be happier about that. It came back early yesterday morning and I felt such a huge sigh of relief when those little LEDs lit up. We wouldn’t have to visit Starbucks today or tomorrow or the day after that! Thank you, cable crew that fixed it, whomever [...]