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Slumber Party!

My husband and sister-in-law just ran the Chicago Rock-n-Roll Half Marathon!  My hubby ran it in 1:56!!  I’m so proud of both of them!  Ava and I had no interest in partaking in such an activity so we cheered from … Continue reading

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Summer Sandwich

It’s summertime and the livin’s easy…..or is it?  This heatwave that is smothering the States right now is driving me bonkers!  I don’t really want to turn my oven on because I don’t want to eat anything HOT!!  Today give … Continue reading

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Poppy Seed Dressing

Earlier this summer my husband and I visited one of my closest, dearest friends.  We had an adult weekend and let Ava stay with my Mom…they both needed to have a happy ending to a weekend together considering that their … Continue reading

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Fish Tacos

Some of you may recall my Fish Failure.  I really want my little girl to be an adventurous eater and I don’t want her to be scared of fish like her mother!  So this time around it was Chad Man … Continue reading

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Blueberry Salsa

It’s blueberry season!!!  Blueberries seem to be everywhere and the prices are unbeatable for these antioxidant-packed berries.  Have you been eating so many blueberries that you feel like you might turn blue?  Are you tired of blueberry pancakes and blueberry muffins … Continue reading

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Chicken Tortilla Casserole

You know how it is when you are getting ready to head out of town and you want to use up everything in your fridge and pantry that is about to go bad….well, it happens to me all the time … Continue reading

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Carrot Soup

Do you ever end up with too many carrots hanging out in the vegetable crisper?  You know, like when the carrots are on sale so you buy two bags….but you accidentally buy two 2-pound bags!  Oh, just me?  Well, what … Continue reading

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Roasted Chicken

When I was in college, I had this thing for chickens….not really eating chickens but I liked to draw little footprints of chickens in random places.   People gave me chicken-shaped gifts; picture frames, rubber chickens, mugs, stuffed animals….hey, I … Continue reading

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Pork Fried Rice

Last week I had a master plan to make a perfect dinner consisting of a beautifully roasted pork tenderloin, veggies, bruschetta and of course, vino.  I’ve made this meal 50 times….no big deal – right?  The pork was in the … Continue reading

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Black Bean Burgers with Cilantro Mayo

The recipe today is one of my favorite recipes.  It’s simple, it’s healthy and it has the word burger in it!!  Yep, veggie burgers made with black beans and sauteed veggies.  I finish it off with a Cilantro Mayonnaise and serve … Continue reading

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