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Full Circle Box – Week of December 26th “Happy New Year!”

This really is the first box in the last few weeks I’ve had a chance to look at and contemplate what I’m going to cook. Everything else has been a… Continue

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Sparkling Ginger Poached Pears

I don’t know what happened. I guess when we left for the holiday we hadn’t finished all of our fruit, and my parents must not big fruit eaters either. Then… Continue

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Recover and Re-energize Naturally

This post-Christmas, pre-New Years time of year is when I start to yearn for superhero qualities.  A little more energy that lasts through a day of snowshoeing and a late… Continue

Christmas Week is Here!

Greetings from Kentucky. I hope everyone enjoys their holiday and that good food and family brings everyone together. Although I miss my family and am excited to see them later… Continue

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Sugar

Eat Less Sugar.  Need I say more? Easier said than done this time of year, or any time of year for that matter.  Whether in refined carbohydrates, sauces, dressings, cured… Continue

Christmas tenderloin anyone?

Full Circle Box – Week of December 19th “The Christmas Box”

As excited as I am about every box, we won’t be around for this one. Not that it will go to waste, my parents are coming over to stay at… Continue

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Pear Persimmon Chutney

I’m sure you can tell by the title of this post that my mandarin marmalade was not a success. Well, let’s not jump to conclusions. It just happens that the… Continue

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Baking With Whole Grains

Substituting for white flour in any recipe is one of the least forgiving but most important healthy changes you can make to your baked goods.  It may take some experimentation… Continue

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Full Circle Box – Week of December 12th “Home-made Holiday Treats”

Okay, this is the weekend. Christmas is fast approaching and my shopping is far from being done. This weekend I’m going to sit down and put in the time to… Continue

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Eggplant Parmesan

Oh eggplant. Such a delicious yet misunderstood vegetable – actually classifies as a berry, but we won’t go into that. For years it stayed on my ‘dislike’ list with the… Continue