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Are you planning to make French Toast this weekend? It’s a favorite of my kids, especially when their Nana is visiting and offers to make it for them. I let her even though I know it’s not the healthiest dish to serve them. After all, grandmas should be allowed to indulge their grandkids once in [...]
There’s nothing like coffee in bed on Mother’s Day. But if it’s been hot at your house like it has been at mine, maybe a coffee granita, a type of Italian ice, would be more appropriate. This recipe comes from Chef Michael of ABC’s The Chew. Michael makes this for his own mom, and the [...]
If you’re looking for a Mother’s Day recipe that’s easy enough for the kids to make, try this one by Holly Clegg for Blueberry Muffin Streusel Cake. Not only is it perfect for Mother’s and Father’s Day brunch, but it’s a great dish to bring to morning breakfast meetings or play dates. Holly’s guest post follows [...]
When Lipton asked me to pair one of their Green Tea Superfruit teas with a dish, the first thing that came to mind was the classic combination of toast and tea for breakfast. Lipton’s Superfruit teas come in three flavors (Purple Acai and Blueberry, White Mangosteen and Peach, and Red Goji and Raspberry) but which [...]
The morning rush to school has started. Since I’m the family bus driver, I’m up early, too, so I can have a quick breakfast, vitamins and coffee (and maybe a peek at the Denver Post) before we rush out the door. I need to have protein in the morning, and eggs fit the bill. But [...]
I don’t know about you, but mornings are crazy at my house. My son, Nathan, wakes up a full hour before anyone else does. By the time he’s finished dressing and having a healthy breakfast, he’s bored and can’t wait for his sister to come down so he can annoy her. Lucie needs more rest and [...]
Even though it’s been cool and rainy here in Colorado, I’m reminded it’s spring every time I walk into the supermarket. Right out in front my grocer has set up a large produce table packed with strawberries, raspberries and blueberries. I’m lucky that we grow our own berries in our backyard – mostly raspberries and [...]
Today’s guest post from Holly Clegg deals with staying in for Mother’s Day. I couldn’t agree more! I’d be happy to stay home and cook. Well, as long as I didn’t have to clean up, that is! Mother’s Day brunch at home I hate going to a brunch on Mother’s Day as the restaurants are [...]
Due to my food sensitivities, I make a lot of rice. One of my favorite things to do with leftover rice is to make rice pudding for breakfast. My “secret” is adding an egg to make it more custard like and to add some protein to a carb heavy dish. I used to make this [...]
Since I was diagnosed with food sensitivities late last year, it’s been a challenge to find prepackaged foods that I can eat. It’s just not enough for a food to be labeled gluten free. It also can’t contain corn, cane sugar, honey, baker’s yeast or potato starch. This eliminates almost all gluten free breads, cookies [...]
Here’s another healthy recipe (and gorgeous picture) from 400 Calorie Fix: The Easy New Rule for Permanent Weight Loss! that I had to share. It’s perfect to bring to breakfast meetings or to make on the weekend. Serve it with some fresh fruit or berries. Soy cheeses Due to my food sensitivities I’ll be substituting soy cheese [...]
Due to my food sensitivities, I’ve been on the lookout for alternatives to milk-based yogurts. While you can buy commercially prepared soy and coconut yogurts, all the ones I’ve found are sweetened with cane sugar, which I have to avoid. The only exception is So Delicious Dairy Free Agave Sweetened Yogurt, made from soy milk. [...]
Here are a few more healthy breakfast recipes from the Dole Blogger Summit. Breakfast Granola Parfait Serves: 20, 1/4 cup serving (makes 5 cups) Ingredients: 3 cups rolled oats 1 cup pecans or almonds, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon salt [...]
I had the good fortune to attend Dole’s Annual Food Blogger Summit a few weeks ago at the California Health & Longevity Institute. Sure, Dole wants to you to eat more fruit and vegetables. That’s because they’re concerned about your health and well being as much as they are concerned with their bottom line. Face [...]
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