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VT’s Portion Control Challenge

Sunday was my last day doing the challenge and I spent most of it at a friend’s house helping her paint her apartment. The day started out okay, I had a normal breakfast. I had dulce de leche cheerios and … Continue reading

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VT’s Portion Control Challenge

I sort of went off the rails. Well, not necessarily in terms of portions but certainly in terms of the food pyramid. On Thursday, I had cheddar brat pigs in a blanket for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They just sounded … Continue reading

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Cream of Broccoli (and other vegetables I happen to have in my house) Soup

I love cream of broccoli soup. I love it so much. I’ve loved it my whole life. I really, really love me some cream of broccoli soup. It makes you think you’re doing something healthy (eating broccoli) but it is … Continue reading

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So Much Squash: Spicy Squash Soup

I’ve had a five-a-day cookbook for a really long time. I don’t think it is in print anymore. But, it is full of awesome recipes and even though I still own this book I couldn’t find it. It had a … Continue reading

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So Much Squash: Stuffed Squash

The last week of classes, three squashes met its end in my kitchen. You could say I had a bit of a massacre. I stuffed two squashes with quinoa and I made a spicy butternut squash with the chilies from … Continue reading

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Gluten-Free Christmas Cookies

I read this recipe on Barbara Bakes awhile ago and I shared it with a friend who can’t eat gluten. We both decided that it looked tasty and that we should try it. So, I used Bob’s Red Mill’s gluten-free … Continue reading

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Food Posts?

No, I haven’t been starving myself or just eating take out (or, my go-to lazy meal, crackers and cheese and apple juice). I’ve just been busy with the end of the semester and hanging out with people one last time … Continue reading

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My sister and I cook v2

My sister and I made a second side for Thanksgiving dinner. This other side was at Thanksgiving last year and was requested this year. It is a favorite of mine. My sister is not a huge fan. The dish is … Continue reading

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My sister and I cook v1

Beth and I shared her kitchen on Thanksgiving day to make a couple of side dishes to take over to Thanksgiving dinner. Previously, she had hosted the party but this year her friend Liz was hosting. We made party potatoes, … Continue reading

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I won a contest!

I read a lot of blogs and Jen from The Three Little Piglets recently interviewed Jill Colonna who wrote Mad about Macarons. I will be receiving a copy of the book in the mail! I am so excited to read … Continue reading

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