On snowy days, we love to have a hearty soup for dinner. Well, I love to have a hearty soup for dinner. The rest of my family would prefer something else but split pea soup is one of my favorite meals. It's so good for you and unlike cooking with dried beans, split peas don't… Continue reading Split Pea Soup with Carrots
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Pan Sear When Using Slow Cooker
When I first began using my slow cooker, I mostly opened packages and cans, dumped them in, and turned it on. The result was less than tasty but after a long day at work, my husband and I were happy to come home to a warm meal. It didn’t taste great and was super salty… Continue reading Pan Sear When Using Slow Cooker
13 Tips for Eating Healthier
It requires a lot of work and constant attention to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The benefits of eating foods that are good for us are not always easy to see or feel but maintaining a healthy lifestyle gives us a longer and healthier life. These 13 tips for eating healthier will save not only on… Continue reading 13 Tips for Eating Healthier
Gluten Free Soup Thickener
While most recipes suggest using flour or corn starch to thicken soups and stews, I have a secret ingredient for thickening soups that’s gluten free and vegan - and it’s super healthy, too. It’s beans! By using white beans in place of other thickeners, you’re getting a gluten free, vegan thickener that’s loaded with fiber.… Continue reading Gluten Free Soup Thickener
Delicious Olive Oil Garlic Bread
When I was growing up, we had garlic bread with dinner often. Dripping in butter and sprinkled with garlic salt; it tasted so good. When I began cooking for my own family, I wanted to continue the yummy garlic bread tradition but I wanted it to be healthier. This recipe combines the tasty garlic bread… Continue reading Delicious Olive Oil Garlic Bread
Monthly Meal Plan
If you’re a regular reader of our meal plans you know two things: We don’t really meal plan for a month at a time. We meal plan weekly. We cook and eat the same things over and over. Or so it seems to our teenage daughter. But, honestly, she’s right. We do eat the same… Continue reading Monthly Meal Plan
Crust-Less Pumpkin Pie
This “Crust-Less Pumpkin Pie” is basically the classic pumpkin pie recipe on the can of “Libby’s 100% Pure Pumpkin” but lightened up, spiced up, and crust-free – which also makes it gluten free for those of you avoiding gluten (waving “Hi” to my mom!). With less sugar, non-fat evaporated milk, and more spices, you’ve got… Continue reading Crust-Less Pumpkin Pie
California Dairy Tour
When I was invited on the California Dairy Tour, I had no idea what type of "experience trip" it would be or what to expect. I knew there would be milk involved (of course) but I didn’t know I’d get to milk a cow, see a calf being born, and hug a cow! All this… Continue reading California Dairy Tour
America’s Test Kitchen Cookbook Winner
The winner of the America’s Test Kitchen cookbook winner is…. Amy with comment number 34! Amy writes, “Love that show and have several of their cookbooks.” So excited for you, Amy! Thank you to everyone who entered. I think I’ll try to get a tour of Ree’s kitchen (The Pioneer Woman) next. Wish me luck!… Continue reading America’s Test Kitchen Cookbook Winner
Earthbound Farm Organic Farm Stand
On my recent trip to the headquarters of Earthbound Farm Organic, I was able to visit Earthbound Farm Organic’s “Farm Stand” and hear the story of Earthbound, see first hand how food that’s grown organically can be made into amazing meals, and meet some fabulous bloggers who share an enthusiasm for eating healthy foods. Earthbound… Continue reading Earthbound Farm Organic Farm Stand
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