Category Archives: Food

Homemade Microwave Popcorn

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Janae

I was so excited the other day when I stumbled upon this recipe. I have longing for a substitute for microwave popcorn since I’ve never been able to find a brand that isnt’ chuck full of chemicals and partially hydrogenated … Continue reading →

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Grilled Peanut Chops

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Kerri

Ahhh…So light…So tasty…So easy…So good Prep: 15 minutes Grill: 11 minutes Ingredients It may look like a long list, but it’s really fast 1/3 Cup Creamy Peanut Butter 1/3 Cup Pineapple Juice 2 Tbs finely chopped green onion (1) 1 … Continue reading →

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Quick and Easy…and DELICIOUS Caramel Popcorn

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Cheri

This is a fantastic last minute recipe for incredible caramel popcorn. It is best the day you make it but is also fantastic the next day, and the next, and the next…if it lasts that long! I got the recipe … Continue reading →

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Out with the butter; In with the Olive Oil

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Janae

There are many reasons why olive oil is better for you than butter. In short, it promotes the “good”cholesterol…the kind that actually fights the “bad”, plaque-producing cholesterol in your blood. Butter, on the other hand, contains the “bad” cholesterol…a wise … Continue reading →

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You CAN Make Freezer Jam!

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Cheri

Homemade. To some, that sounds scary. Add to that Homemade Freezer Jam and it sounds like a recipe for disaster, right? No! It is one of the easiest homemade recipes to successfully complete and you can do it too! All … Continue reading →

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Best Cinnamon Rolls

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Cheri

Occasionally, you need a treat. Right? I’m not alone in this, am I? Sometimes we need that treat more often than others, but we would never admit that. Just like I would never admit that in the last 36 hours … Continue reading →

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Southwestern Veggie Wrap

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Sunny

This is one of my favorite summertime recipes. I made it up myself trying to get more greens into my diet and picnic cooler. It’s got it all–your veggies, your protein, your whole grains, though most of the ingredients can … Continue reading →

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Backyard Campfire

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Janae

Today I want to share one of our favorite summer traditions: A Backyard Campfire. Needed Supplies: An outdoor fire pit. Believe it or not, these don’t have to be expensive. We found ours for $35 at Walmart a couple of … Continue reading →

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4th of July Good Eats!

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Kerri

4 amazing recipes the celebrate the 4th of July Continue reading →

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How to Make Water Taste Good

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Heidi

Summer means more time outside in the sun, necessitating the need to hydrate ourselves. Unless I’m really thirsty, I find chugging down glasses of water to be a chore, especially if it’s tap water. But I have learned that we … Continue reading →

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