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Maintaining a 70lb weight loss, GreenLiteBites is all about my adventures in cooking low fat, high fiber, whole foods for my family (and sometimes just me). I strive to limit sugar and avoid processed flours while including as many fruits and veggies as possible.
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05/21/2013 11:10 AM
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Our Crazy Kale Night, aka The Kale Cheesesteak Video

I welcome you into my crazy kitchen for a midweek dinner where I attempt to get as much kale in us as possible. I share my thoughts, tips and ideas on how I use kale in a practical way for my family. My ultimate message: Don’t fear the kale! It… Read the rest of this post »»

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05/20/2013 10:00 PM
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Avocado for the Win!

1/2 avocado, cubed Canned green beans Lentil chips What Came Home? Packing the 2-year-old’s lunch is becoming more and more of a challenge, so I decided to go back to one of his first loves: Avocado. This kid will jam chunks of avocado in… Read the rest of this post »»

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05/19/2013 07:59 PM
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Grilled Mushroom and Onion Topper

When my mom sees this recipe she may literally laugh out loud. As a child I declared my hate of both mushrooms and onions more times than I can count! My 7-year-old is the same as I was, making faces, sticking his tongue out and looking at them in disgust.… Read the rest of this post »»

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05/16/2013 01:14 PM
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Egg MugMuffin with Spinach, Ham and Bacon

Every time I hear people say it takes too much time or money to eat healthier/lighter I cringe. Sure it CAN be but there are plenty of ways to make small changes to your diet that can be done on a budget and made just as fast as waiting in a drive-thru… Read the rest of this post »»

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05/14/2013 10:11 PM
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He Likes Bagels! Who Knew?

Whole Wheat Mini Bagel with Cream Cheese Spread Yogurt Cup Fresh Mango Canned Green Beans Water Snack: Plum Kids Organic Crunch ‘Ola, Peanutty Pretzel What Came Home? Out of the blue The 7 Year-Old asked if I would buy him bagels. He said… Read the rest of this post »»

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05/13/2013 11:06 AM
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Simple Green Pineapple Smoothie

With a ripe pineapple aging on the counter and 2 kids who refuse to eat it, I had to come up with something fast. I’m always shocked how yummy a smoothie can be with minimal ingredients. There’s no need for protein powder or mixes. … Read the rest of this post »»

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05/10/2013 03:36 PM
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Maple Salad with Gouda, Pecans and Dried Cranberries

This will be my last maple syrup idea for a while, I promise! I just came home from Vermont so inspired with my big ol’ jug and it’s so darn good! This salad came out way better than I thought because honestly, there’s nothing… Read the rest of this post »»

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05/09/2013 08:40 PM
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My Fickle 2-Year-Old and Melon

Cheese stick Watermelon cubes Canned green beans Whole grain crackers What Came Home? OK, there are 2 things I want to mention in this lunch post. First, I was getting a little suspicious of all the 2-year-old’s lunches coming home empty.… Read the rest of this post »»

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05/08/2013 02:08 PM
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Our Sweet Pork Chop Dinner Adventure!

I was planning on posting a salad I made for lunch yesterday, but last night’s dinner was such an adventure it totally trumped it. I’m a little obsessed with maple syrup at the moment, so I decided to make a simple sweet pork chop for dinner… Read the rest of this post »»

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05/06/2013 04:29 PM
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Custardy Pumpkin-Maple Smoothie

OK, hear me out — I know it’s not pumpkin season, but I just got back from a FABULOUS 5-day vacation in Vermont with The Husband. It was our 12th anniversary trip and we went completely kid-less. Can you say heaven? ‘Cause it was! I love… Read the rest of this post »»

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04/30/2013 03:27 PM
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Pre-School Lunch from the Pantry

Snapea Crisps Cashews and Dried Blueberries Cheese Stick What Came Home? Sometimes coming up with lunch The 2 Year seems impossible. I whipped this together in a pinch using what I could find in the pantry. He seemed to like it. I wish I included… Read the rest of this post »»

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04/29/2013 06:42 PM
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Strawberry Tuna Salad

I know they aren’t in season yet locally, but the strawberries in my grocery store smelled amazing! I couldn’t pass them up and I don’t regret it one bit. It’s like a little prequel to summer. I can’t wait! I decided to make tuna salad… Read the rest of this post »»

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04/25/2013 01:16 AM
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Quick Broccoli Pasta Salad

I’m in desperate need of a good grocery shopping. The past two weekends I’ve been out of town and it’s thrown my whole schedule out of whack. I have no fresh vegetables in the house, the few fruits in my basket are quickly approaching… Read the rest of this post »»

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04/23/2013 09:30 AM
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Bigger Lunch/More Leftover

Leftover Chicken Tender with Honey Mustard dipping sauce Granola Cherry Yogurt Carrots Clementine Water What Came Home? I’ve been trying to send the 7 year old to school with bigger lunches and more options because, well, he eats like… Read the rest of this post »»

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04/19/2013 06:29 PM
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The “Oh-These-Are-GOOD” Turkey Burgers

My first post since the new design! The past few days have been stressful to say the least. I never thought my site would get so big! Currently, GreenLiteBites has over 950 posts, 22,000 comments, and some recipes like the Banana Oatmeal Cups… Read the rest of this post »»

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04/16/2013 09:02 AM
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Roasted Rutabaga, Who Knew?

No, really. Who knew? I've never, ever eaten a rutabaga. I honestly had no idea what they were and really, their large, ugly, bulbous appearance didn't entice me in the least. I mean, look at it. It's not very appetizing! Note: That's a half. I totally forgot to snap it before I started cutting. According [...]

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04/12/2013 02:44 PM
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Cabbage, Feta and Pear Salad

I've made this salad twice since creating and photographing it. I wanted to share it so badly I'm so mad it's taken me this long to get it up on the site! It's so tasty in that I-cant-believe-these-few-ingredients-go-so-good-together type of way. I bought a head of purple cabbage, not knowing what I'd do with [...]

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04/10/2013 07:34 AM
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Using Leftovers: Cheesy Twice-Baked Potato

I've been wanting to post this idea for WEEKS! It's been so long I almost forgot about it which is not like me. Normally I'm a cook-and-post kind of blogger. I like to post while everything's still fresh in my brain because honestly, I'm getting forgetful in my old age. That [...]

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04/08/2013 08:36 PM
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Return from Spring Break

Whole-grain Ritz/Triscuits with The Laughing Cow and Turkey Pepperoni Red bell pepper slices Apple, cut Cashews Water Snack: Pretzels and dried apricots (not pictured) What Came Home? Let me explain the uneaten apple because it is yet another example of why kids ARE SO FRUSTRATINGLY ANNOYING! Phew ... that felt good to get off my chest. I [...]

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04/04/2013 07:15 PM
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Quick Apple-Walnut-Cheese Salad

I’m so sorry. I feel like I've been neglecting GreenLiteBites. I've been cooking and eating, I swear! I've even snapped a few shots of ideas that simply haven’t made it to the site yet. My absence is partially do The 7-Year-Old’s Spring Break, which I've been blogging about on my travel blog. We've been doing something [...]

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03/31/2013 02:01 AM
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Easter Spinach Salad

It's Easter Eve! Or "Preaster" as we call it. I have a houseful of family and a fridgeful of food. Life is good. :) Today I made my traditional Easter dinner of pork loin, asparagus, and baked potatoes... I'm [...]

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03/27/2013 01:47 PM
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Grapefruit Quinoa

I’ve been a bad pantry stocker this past week. I just didn't have it in me to hit the grocery store on the weekend resulting in no milk, no eggs, and no bread. Even my stash of fresh fruits and vegetables was reduced to a browning banana, a few aging leaves of spinach in [...]

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03/25/2013 09:11 PM
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Using Leftovers: Easy Pulled Pork

A few days ago I made The 6-Ingredient, Family-Approved, Pork Loin Dinner purposefully with 2 pork loins so I would have leftovers. Having extra cooked protein makes a second meal that much easier. You can just serve it as is with different sides or transform it into sandwiches, tacos, quesadillas, even to top a salad. [...]

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03/21/2013 09:02 PM
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Making Banana Almond Oat Pancakes [video]

I’ve been wanting to record this video for weeks and it just never seemed like the right time. Finally I just bit the bullet and did it. Little Bean was AWESOME! The perfect helper and taste tester! This complete recipe is already online, Click here to see it and photos of Banana Almond Oat Pancakes Thanks [...]

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03/20/2013 01:34 PM
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Thankfully He Likes them Mushy!

Whole Grain Ritz, cream cheese and Ham Red bell pepper slices Cubed cantaloupe Oreo yogurt water Snack: Blueberry cereal bar What Came Home? Since he left a cracker, I was able to see how mushy the Ritz get in the lunch box. I asked him if they are like that at lunch and he said, "Kind of, [...]

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03/18/2013 10:51 PM
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The 6-Ingredient, Family-Approved, Pork Loin Dinner

I thought it would be fun to invite you into my kitchen for dinner tonight. With 6 ingredients and 45 minutes I made a total family pleaser. Well, overall -- the 2-year-old still hasn't realized the awesomeness that are Brussels sprouts. Anyway, I know I'm going to get some flack on [...]

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03/14/2013 11:38 AM
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Using Leftovers: Cheesy Smashed Cauliflower

I’ve been really trying to get in the habit of cooking extra specifically for the leftover potential. It makes 1-2 dinners that much easier throughout the week. So when cauliflower was on sale I picked up 2 heads and roasted them both a few days ago. Last night I used the leftovers to make a [...]

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03/11/2013 06:05 PM
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My Certosa-Inspired Cabbage Salad

I didn’t post much about my trip to Italy here on GreenLiteBites -- most posts were reserved for TheUnworldlyTravelers and JustRoni. Here I like to archive my home kitchen adventures. Surprisingly, I didn’t immediately come back inspired to re-create many of the amazing meals I ate there. I think they needed to stew in me [...]

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03/11/2013 01:58 PM
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The 2 Year Old’s Favorite Lunch –For NOW!

Shelled Edamame, cubed cheese and cubed ham Canned Carrot slices What Came Home? I say "For NOW" because --MAN-- have I forgotten how fickle 2 year olds can be. One day he LOVES broccoli, they next day he won't touch it with a 10 foot pole. He used to devour Brussels sprouts, now he turns his nose up. [...]

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03/07/2013 01:43 PM
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Simple Honey Lemon Salmon

I don’t know what's up with The Husband lately. He’s either finally maturing in the food department or I’ve just simply worn him down after years of making things outside his dietary comfort zone. This is another recent meal I served that he raved about. Note: The Husband’s food “rave” pretty much means an unsolicited “This is [...]

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03/06/2013 09:18 PM
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Restaurant Leftovers for the Win!

Leftover Chicken Low Mein Leftover Edamame Yogurt Cup Mandarin Orange Water Snack: Granola Bar (not pictured) What Came Home? I put the leftovers in his lunch in a moment of desperation and honestly I didn't think he would eat them. The edamame? Yes. The noodles and chicken? No. Anytime I've tried in the past, they've always come home untouched. Just goes to show, [...]

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03/04/2013 04:01 PM
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Simple Chicken and Oat Stew With Northern Beans

Aack! I’m still behind on posting but I have to put off the 2 ideas I have waiting in the wings to share a crockpot meal I made for dinner this weekend. It came out A-MAZING! Even --are you ready for this??-- The Husband agreed! He, the man who doesn’t like chilies or stews or one-pot [...]

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03/01/2013 12:19 PM
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Using Leftovers: Simple Steak Fajitas!

OMG, I’m on a roll in the kitchen lately! So much so I have 3 ideas photographed and waiting in the wings to be posted but I’m putting them on hold to share what I just made myself for an early lunch. I’m also announcing a new category of ideas I’ll be sharing specifically for [...]

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02/28/2013 09:42 PM
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My 7 Year Old’s Ideal Lunch

Whole Grain Ritz, Laughing Cow Swiss, and turkey pepperoni "sandwiches" Red Bell Pepper slices Galia Melon cubes Hard Boiled Egg Chocolate cupcake water Snack: Chocolate Granola Bar What Came Home? Everything in this lunch was hand selected by the 7 year old. You should have seen him, he was so excited picking everything out. He's not at the [...]

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02/27/2013 02:49 PM
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Don’t Waste Another Lemon. Try The Frozen Lemon Trick!

This is such a cool, fun, easy trick to add loads of lemon flavor to any dish. The idea is simple: wash and freeze a whole lemon and then simply grate onto your favorite foods! Check out how I use it on top of yogurt for a quick snack in the video. How cool is [...]

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02/25/2013 07:36 PM
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Quinoa Stuffed Butternut Bulb

I have grown to love all that is butternut. It’s true. I can honestly eat it any old way. When I started pureeing it for baby, I think I liked it more than he did! Unfortunately, the family doesn’t agree with me. The only way I can kind of get them on board the butternut bandwagon [...]

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02/22/2013 04:02 PM
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Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Candied Ginger and Nutmeg

Over the years, I have really simplified my dinner sides. There’s always a vegetable, of course. Our go-to’s seem to be broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, asparagus, sugar snap peas, or peas, just roasted or warmed in the microwave with a little salt. All 3 boys pretty much eat any of those without complaint. The toddler [...]

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02/21/2013 10:48 PM
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Toddler Lunch Randomness

Canned Carrots 3 Banana Almond Oat Pancakes cut up Colby Jack Cheese Cubes What Came Home? To you or I, pancakes, carrots and cheese may be an odd combination. To a toddler? It's a yummy lunch. According to daycare, he devoured this. Yet another simple-is-the-way-to-go lesson learned.

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02/20/2013 10:53 PM
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More Egg Less Orange

2 Hard Boiled Eggs Raw Sugar Snap Peas 2 Mandarin Oranges 3 Old Fashioned Grahams from Trader Joe's Water Snack: Strawberry Cereal Bar What Came Home? I know I've been sharing a lot of egg based lunch idea but I couldn't resist this one. He ate both yolks! I did cook them a little [...]

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02/19/2013 04:43 PM
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Simple Ham Avocado Quesadilla 

Ever since The Toddler started solids, I've kept avocados in stock. One of his favorites was Banana Blueberry “Pudding." We don’t make it much anymore because now he just eats avocados cubed and loves it! I, on the other hand, am still learning to love them. I've never been a guacamole fan, and large chunks [...]

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02/14/2013 08:43 PM
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Produce Pick: Pepino Melon [video]

We're baaaack! In video that is. I know it's been awhile. It seems video production with 2 kids is doubly as difficult as it is with one. I guess that makes sense huh? Anyway, I was ecstatic when I found this cute little fruit called Pepino Melon in the "exotic" section of my local grocery [...]

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02/13/2013 11:30 AM
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Quick Asparagus and Ham Egg Cups

Sorry for my short hiatus guys. I went away this weekend to play in some mud and left my kitchen behind. When I got back I made tacos with a side of asparagus for dinner. Weird combo, right? Well, I forgot I bought the asparagus last week and of course it sat in the fridge [...]

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02/12/2013 03:17 PM
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The Lonely Yolk

2 Hard Boiled Eggs Cubed Watermelon Carrot Chips Whole Grain Gold Fish Water Snack: Fruit Roll Up (not pictured) What Came Home? The lonely yolk makes another appearance. First, let me say, Little Guy LOVES hard boiled eggs in his lunch. It's one of his favorites. And as a mom of a kid who [...]

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02/08/2013 10:51 AM
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Pumpkin Yogurt with Pepitas and Honey

I’ve been having a BLAST with my self-initiated #DailyYogurt challenge. Every day I try to come up with a fun tasty way to top plain old yogurt using whatever I have in the house. It’s been teaching to me think beyond the grab-able processed snack and find more whole options when I’m hungry. I made [...]

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02/06/2013 02:43 PM
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Simple Spinach Salad with Bacon and Feta

Last night was brinner night. The boys absolutely love breakfast for dinner and I welcome the break from worrying what I’m going to make. I fry up some bacon, a couple of eggs, make a batch of pancakes, and everyone’s happy. Normally I’ll eat with everyone but last night I just wasn’t in the [...]

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02/05/2013 09:53 PM
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Leftover Pork, Apple and Cheese Quesadilla

I was rummaging through the fridge looking for something to eat for lunch when I came across the end of my Chinese 5 Spice Pork Loin. At first was thinking of just cubing it to top a salad, but I just wasn’t in the mood for a salad. I wanted something else. Something ‘sandwichy.’ I’ve already [...]

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02/04/2013 09:20 PM
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Crust-less but Empty!

1/2 PB&J on Whole Wheat Sweet pepeprs Dorritos Mango Cubes Water Snack: Pretzels What Came Home? He asked for a PB&J. Do you believe it? He's been SO anti-sandwich for so long I was shocked. Apparently by thinly cutting off the crust I've converted my sandwich hating child to an entire lunch eating [...]

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02/02/2013 08:01 PM
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Chinese 5 Spice Pork Loin with Beer and Apple in the Slow Cooker

I LOVE spices! I can’t imagine not having a stocked spice cabinet. I grew up with a mom who had a stocked spice cabinet and now I am a mom with a stocked spice cabinet. I can only hope I’m passing my love of spices to my boys as well. There’s only one problem being [...]

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01/31/2013 03:55 PM
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Yogurt

I’ve started a new series on Instragram called #DailyYogurt and this one just needed to be shared on the blog. It was a filling, indulgent bowl of yumminess! Yup, that pretty much sums it up. I would have never thought to combine a nut butter and yogurt until someone asked me if I did. Then I [...]

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01/31/2013 12:37 AM
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But Ma, They’re Chips!

2 Hard Boiled Eggs Cubed Honeydew Sunflower Seeds Carrot Chips Pushable Yogurt Water Snack: Cliff Kid ZBar What Came Home? Carrot Chips. They're carrots cut like chips. Just plain old raw carrots. And he thinks they are the greatest thing since sliced bread. PROOF kids value the delivery method more than the food itself. Hey, [...]

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