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Pin It Spring is coming up so quickly and you can definitely feel it in the air down here in Texas. All the stores have had their plants out for a few weeks and I’m getting the gardening bug. I don’t know that we’ll get a new garden established here this year, but Click to continue reading Beet and Black Eyed Pea Salad In breakfast | desserts | healthy living topics | Main Course | side dish | snacks | soups On February 15th, 2013  12 comments
Pin It Avocados are such an amazing food. Did you know that avocados are also known as alligator pears? Cute :) A serving has about 20 vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. According to webmd.com: “Avocados are a good source of fiber, potassium, and vitamins C,K, folate, and B6. Half Click to continue reading 25+ Avocado Recipes for Avocado Lovers and Non-Avocado Lovers Pin It Don’t they say that necessity is the mother of invention? Well, I suppose that this soup is not actually an invention, but I had a butternut squash, some apples and broth that I needed to use. I haven’t mentioned it before, but we are getting ready to move across the country Click to continue reading Butternut Apple Soup {served hot or chilled} 
Pin It Fall is upon us and what better time is there than now to make an Autumn risotto using fresh pumpkin puree and basmati rice? While I am normally an advocate for all whole grains, after reading up on rice, I believe that basmati is a healthy alternative to have occasionally. Click to continue reading Pumpkin Risotto {A Family Farm in Tuscany} 
Pin It Do you ever come across a certain idea and immediately know that you must try it? I had a ripe avocado sitting in the fridge just waiting to get used up and debated on whether to use it for guacamole, no cook chocolate pudding or even a blueberry avocado smoothie.
Click to continue reading Avocado Fries 
Pin It Corn is often vilified as it is probably the most commonly known food to be grown as a genetically modified organism (GMO). When you’re able to find fresh corn that is not GMO, and on top of that is grown without the use of chemicals, it is truly a Click to continue reading Corn Pancakes {plus tips on how to get the best corn} 
Pin It Tomatoes, basil and cucumbers are abundant in the garden and at the farmer’s market these days. This caprese salad served in a mason jar is so simple to throw together. Tomatoes, basil, cucumber and mozzarella are layered in a jar, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and seasoned to perfection for Click to continue reading Caprese Salad In a Jar 
Pin It Don’t you just love all of the delicious summer veggies that are abundant right now at the farmer’s market? (or even in your own garden!) This quick and easy chick pea salad takes advantage of the cherry tomatoes, cucumbers and basil that are in season and combines them with a bit Click to continue reading Chick Pea Summer Salad 
Pin It What are potatoes hasselback you might wonder and how did I decide to make such a strangely named recipe? This recipe is part of the Secret Recipe Club(read more about SRC). This month my assignment was to make a recipe from Cook, Lisa, Cook. It was hard deciding between strawberry soup, Click to continue reading Potatoes Hasselback {roasted to perfection with all your favorite flavors} 
Pin It Pin It Making your own refried beans saves a lot of money. Have you seen how cheap a bag of beans is? It is about a dollar and you can get several cans worth of refried beans from one bag. I never really thought any Click to continue reading How to Make {the BEST} Refried Beans in the Crock Pot |
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