Category Archives: Food

An Easy, Healthy Birthday Treat!

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Heidi

Ah, the old “bring-a-birthday-treat-to-school” gig! You gotta love it, because your child feels so special to be honored by his or her classmates and everyone loves food! But why does it always have to be cupcakes and sugar? Can children … Continue reading →

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Bourbon Street Buffalo Wings

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Cheri

The Superbowl is just around the corner. You can totally rock the house with this fantastic recipe. And your husband will think you’re as awesome as his favorite QB. I don’t think I ever ate chicken wings until my friends … Continue reading →

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Cook Now, Eat Later: Freezer Meal Plan Week 5 (The Finale)

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Cheri

Welcome back! Today is our last installment of “Cook Now, Eat Later”, at least for the time being. This week, we’re using ground beef to make meatloaf muffins, meat for Navajo tacos, Sloppy Joes, and then browned ground beef to … Continue reading →

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Crown Jewel Dessert AKA Broken Window Cake

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Cheri

Do you ever get the feeling that all I do is post recipes? That’s how I feel lately. And here’s another for you. All growing up, my mom would make a special dessert on New Year’s Eve that reminded us … Continue reading →

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Christmas Dinner Recipes

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Cheri

I’m going to take a break from the freezer meal plan for a bit and share some favorite Christmas dinner recipes that you might want to try out this holiday! I wish I had pictures, but alas, the recipes themselves … Continue reading →

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Teachers Gifts #2: Candy Trains

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Janae

As a kid, I loved to make candy trains for the holidays. It became a tradition in our home. This year, however, was the first year that my kids got to experience the holiday tradition. Why? Because I looked at … Continue reading →

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Cook Now, Eat Later: Freezer Meal Plan Week 4

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Cheri

(For a great holiday gift idea for neighbors, teachers, coworkers, or pretty much anyone, check out www.hearthappybaking.blogspot.com!) It is starting to get very cold around here. This morning, as I dropped my daughter off for kindergarten, it was a mere … Continue reading →

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Almonds: The Heartburn Remedy

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Janae

Heartburn has always been one of my least favorite and yet worst symptoms of pregnancy. About 3 months out from delivery, I start getting the worst heartburn that leaves me eating bland and tasteless foods, drinking tons and tons of … Continue reading →

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Cook Now, Eat Later: Freezer Meal Plan Week 3

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Cheri

How was your Thanksgiving?! Ours was fantastic. The weather here in the midwest has been beautiful and Thanksgiving was a really beautiful and warm day. The cooking all went almost seamlessly and the company was even better! This week, we’ll … Continue reading →

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Turkey Stromboli-A Perfect Alternative to Thanksgiving Casserole

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Janae

For many, the “leftover Thanksgiving Casserole”, complete with layers of turkey and gravy, stuffing, potatoes, and green beans is a family tradition. For some, it’s even more exciting than turkey dinner itself. But, at our house, the casserole never seems … Continue reading →

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