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a bowl full of simple

Fall Soup Round-Up

NO SOUP FOR YOU!  One of the funniest lines in all of 90s sitcom.  Every time I say or even think of soup, I can’t help think about the “Soup Nazi” episode.  George not getting his free bread, Jerry kissing his girlfriend in line, and Elaine finding a recipe of the Soup Nazi’s! Classic comedy […]

Packing Lunch

A couple of years ago when I started using Laptop Lunches bentos boxes, I found some great ideas on their website.  They literally have hundreds of ideas in clear colorful images with recipes too.  The images were so enticing I decided to cut and paste a bunch I thought my kids might be into so I […]

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A Yummy Treat

Thinking about after school snacks and lunch box ideas? Me too. I made these yummy treats the other day for my family. These no-bake granola bars were super simple.  I had all the ingredients already in my pantry + my family loved them.  I made a double batch to take camping with us over the weekend […]

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It’s lunchtime

Back to School Series – Lunchtime! Because I’ve been asked so many times about packing lunch for kids, I’m going to share with you some of my favorite products for lunchtime.  For several years, my kids have been using the bento boxes made by Laptop Lunches.  This company has a great product. There are now […]

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Zucchini

It’s that time of the summer when fresh produce is at it’s best.  Whether it comes from your garden, grocery store, local farmer’s market, or a generous neighbor, it’s zucchini season! A few easy favorites of ours for simple summer fare. Grilled Zucchini Grilling zucchini is one of my top summer side dishes.  If we […]

BLT

The BLT may very well be my all-time favorite sandwich!  With tomatoes ripe off the vine and salty slices of bacon what could be better?  For dinner last week I put together some tasty sandwiches and included a family favorite, the A – avocado.  And why stop there, try it with some P – pesto, S […]

Spicy Pickled Green Beans

In July, the green beans in my garden grow faster than we can eat them!  This year, in addition to blanching them for a side dish or salad, I decided to try pickling green beans.  I LOVE spicy pickled green beans in a tall spicy Bloody Mary!  I’ve never been much of a food preserver […]