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5 August, 2014

Blueberry Walnut Breakfast Cookies

Back to school time is here.  I work at a university, so I have been busy gearing up to start the school year yet again.  I know the kids in my neighborhood have already gone back to school.  If school...

10 July, 2014

Corn Fritters with Chipotle Cream

The summer is full of great seasonal produce.  Our grocery stores and farmers markets are bursting with fruits and vegetables, some of which we only ever see this time of year.  I often associate the seasons based on what the...

26 June, 2014

Patriotic Banana Pops: No Artificial Colors

Celebrating holidays doesn’t mean you have to eat junk food.  I am all for indulging on occasion but there are so many great real food alternatives for pretty much every processed food you can think of.  Sometimes you have to...

15 March, 2014

Homemade Graham Crackers: Gluten Free and Vegan

My favorite store bought graham crackers used to be the Honey Maid Oatmeal Crunch.  I loved the flavor that the cinnamon and oats added to these crackers.  I have not had these in quite some time.  I looked up the...

8 March, 2014

Shamrock Shake Made with Real Ingredients

I don’t know about you but I was a big fan of shamrock shakes.  I was sad that they were only available for a short time in March for St. Patrick’s Day.  Now I am just sad that they are...

3 March, 2014

Creamy Avocado Oats: The Power Breakfast

I am an avocado lover for sure.  I eat at least half of one avocado every single day.  They are so creamy and luscious.  I add them to salads, smoothies, and even morning oatmeal.  Avocado has sometimes received a bad...

7 February, 2014

Homemade Granola

One of the first posts I did was on What is in Your Breakfast?  Boxed cereals can be loaded with processed sugar and refined grains not to mention that they are so expensive.  This homemade granola is my absolute favorite recipe!...