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Cheap Eats: Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Edition

At the turn of a new year, somewhere in between our last sip of champagne and what was supposed to be our last sip of champagne, most of us are filled with excitement, positive energy and a plan for how we’re finally going to get it all right this year.  Topping the list of popular …

Game Day Worthy Bites

Ah, the big game is upon us… are you Team Seattle or Team New England?  Either way it’s time to think about your game day menu!  And for these games that go on for four plus hours, it’s important to keep the menu easy breezy,  suited for the come-and-go crowd, and filling and that means …

Make your own sushi rolls!

Weston is my beautiful 14-year-old daughter. As 14-year-olds tend to do, she loves to entertain her friends whenever she can. The hot food of the moment is sushi, but around here that can be pretty pricey! I love the idea of her eating sushi as a healthy meal, but going out for sushi all the …

Favorite Party Sandwiches

Everyone loves a party! It doesn’t matter if you are hosting a shower, house party or just a get together with a few friends, party sandwiches are the way to go! They are the perfect filling finger food. I like to mix it up some for my guests or even for a busy week night …

Healthy Summer Guacamole

 Tis’ the season for healthy eating! Summertime is all about feeling and looking great and what better way to do this than to mix up an easy, delicious snack to curb those unhealthy cravings.   Meet guacamole … your new favorite warm-weather snack. Not only is it super yummy, the avocado itself has numerous health …

Blueberry Breakfast Bread

Hate tossing that last little bit of cereal in the bottom of the bags? You know …when there isn’t enough left for a bowl but too much to trash without feeling slightly guilty? I have a recipe to solve that guilt and use use up of the last of the cereal from the bottom of …

Good Starts: Healthy Breakfast Tips and Ideas

One of my personal goals for 2014 is to eat better.  Major shifts in habits and lifestyle are not my strong suit, so I’ve learned that making small changes gives me the best chance for success in meeting my goals.  In my quest to eat better this year, I am trying to add breakfast into …

Worry-free New Year’s Party Ideas

As the last days of 2013 are winding down, it’s time to start planning the arrival of a New Year. Don’t let hosting your own New Year’s Eve celebration become stressful.  We’re often a little weary and worn from all the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday festivities . . . food preparations, gifting, traveling, etc. Have …

Easy Candy Corn Treat

Fall always inspires me to get in the kitchen and whip up some tasty treats for my family and friends.  I’m a huge fan of the combination of salty and sweet in my snacks and treats, so a couple of years ago, I experimented with some yumminess of both sorts and landed on this treat …

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