GaGa Over GoGosqueeZ Applesauce on the Go

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GoGo squeeZ is a fruit serving in a pouch.  It’s a fun way for kids to eat a healthy snack and we are now part of the GoGo Gang.  Healthy, convenient snacks are hard to come by so I was thrilled to learn about this product. Some immediate things for you to know about GoGo… [Continue Reading]

A Smoothie Morning

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I can remember everyone talking about Jamba Juice. I had no clue what they were talking about because when you live out the middle of nowhere Texas, you don’t exactly have the food wonders that are available to the rest of the world. “Oh my gosh, it’s the best ever, it’s sooooo good”….those were words… [Continue Reading]

Chocolate Velvet Cake with Strawberries

Chocolate Velvet Cake with Strawberries

You’ve been waiting all week haven’t you!  This is definitely drool worthy and is super easy to make and a great recipe for the kiddos to lend a helping hand in!  They can dip the strawberries in chocolate and braise the cake with Strawberry jam! This was made in the Stoneware Fluted Pan from Pampered… [Continue Reading]

Handmade Kitchen Accessories – Aprons

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Handmade, to me, means that someone poured their heart and soul into a project to give someone else pleasure in using it.  I have an appreciate for handmade anythings.  With all the fancy, hi-tech kitchen equipment that’s out there, it’s nice to seek out smaller and perhaps more meaningful treasures for your kitchen. I got… [Continue Reading]

Talking Tomatoes and Their Health Benefits

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I’m not a huge tomato fan but I do think they are important to have your diet and below are just a few of the reasons why you should incorporate them into your daily eating. Reduction in Heart Disease Risk Tomatoes are a very good source of potassium and a good source of niacin, vitamin… [Continue Reading]

Mother’s Day Gift Idea – Mrs. Prindable’s Apples

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Mother’s day is around the corner and if you’re looking for something special and delicious this year, have a look at Mrs. Prindable’s Apples.  I included these in my Holiday Gift Guide for 2008 because they are so good and something that my parents would give out to all the families for Christmas. There are… [Continue Reading]

The Best Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Because I’m trying to lose weight, I’m really watching what I eat.  Every morning I wake up and decide what to eat.  I usually go for oatmeal, a healthy cereal or have a smoothie. Today is smoothie day!  My two favorite fruits, strawberries & bananas, in a drink!  And to make sure I’m getting a… [Continue Reading]

Gerber Educates to Start Healthy, Stay Healthy

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Did you know that French fries are the most commonly consumed vegetable by toddlers age 15-24 months? (Not surprising to me at all actually.) Or that soda is being served to infants as young as 8 months? These are the  findings from Gerber’s Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study (FITS), a groundbreaking study of the dietary… [Continue Reading]

Ol’ Fashion Peach n Cherry Pie

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Do you ever crave a good ol’ fashion pie?  I do and this is one of our faves!  If you have never had a Peach & Cherry pie, you don’t know what you are missing folks.  This is a cowboy fave as most pies are……oh, and I love pie plates…*ahem* INGREDIENTS: 2 Large ripe peaches,… [Continue Reading]

A Fruity Family Tradition with Health Benefits

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Along with the holidays comes an abundance of sugary sweets and I don’t know about you but I’ve had enough.  I’m sure I gained a whopping 10lbs at the least after this Holiday’s feast and will be glad to get back to normal food. One foodie family tradition I do welcome is the basket full… [Continue Reading]

The Pear Facts and Red Anjou Pie

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I was given some delicious red pears the other day and it was the first time I had ever since such a pretty pear.  In fact, I didn’t even know there were red ones because I’ve only seen green.  This led me to research more about this juicy fruit! Did you know that Pears are… [Continue Reading]

Very Berry Pound Cake

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Pound cake is great, but pound cake with a fruity topping is even greater!  With this recipe, I decided to use Strawberries, Blueberries, and Bananas.  With so much going on on the fruit side, I needed a balance to which I chose simple but tasty pound cake.  This is a super easy recipe to make… [Continue Reading]

Sparkling Peach Soup

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This is a guest post by belhoste. I fell in love with chilled soup at a French restaurant many, many years ago. I didn’t want to have to travel out of state every time I had a craving for it, so I started trying out my own versions. Honestly, a few of them turned out… [Continue Reading]