Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth Sugar Free
It’s the new year, and a lot of folks have embarked on resolutions about healthy eating, omitting various things from their diets, some are still mulling over setting goals, and …
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Silence Is the New No
I’ve had it. I’ve had it being ghosted. I’m not talking about dating or friendships, I’m talking about job interviews. And it happens whether it’s a freelance job or a …
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Why 2021 Needs Goals More than Ever
2019 was one of my best years ever. That January 1st I was prepped and ready with a list of attainable goals. They were goals that were specific, outlined, and …
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Cannelés Bordelais – A Sweet Treat from Bordeaux
While some of us may be embracing New Year’s resolutions, maybe you should consider rather than eliminating indulgences, embracing them like the French do, as long as they are worthwhile. …
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Wine Tour de France
Depending on how you count them, France has about 15 wine regions, each with its own varieties of grapes, wine styles, and accompanying foods. The terroir of each region, that …
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Why I’m Still Making New Year’s Resolutions for 2021
After a year like 2020, which has been likened to a dumpster fire in more than one social media meme, a lot of us probably feel that trying to make …
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A Weekend in Seattle
Known for coffee, tech and commerce, the city of Seattle is often considered more of a place for business trips, or serves as a quick stopover while traveling elsewhere. But …
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The Perfect Holiday Goose Recipe
A whole roasted goose makes a delicious and nutrient dense meal around the winter holidays, just when we really crave and need the fat. Below is one way to stuff …
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My Husband and I Don’t Exchange Christmas Gifts, Here’s Why
“We’re sticking with the same plan as always, right?” As we tidied up our Thanksgiving meal and switched gears to Christmas planning, I knew my husband just wanted to double …
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Perfect Holiday Gifts for Fans of The Office
You’d think that a party planning guide is the last thing we need right now, but you’d be wrong. Officially (and intentionally redundantly) titled The Office: The Official Party Planning …
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Six Ways to Do Good with Your Holiday Shopping this Year
Believe it or not, the holiday season is firmly upon us, and though it likely feels nothing like the holidays you’re used to, that doesn’t mean the traditions and expectations …
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All The Christmas Flavors: Molasses-Orange Cookies With Espresso Glaze
I created these cookies for a recipe contest. I didn’t win the contest, but I didn’t mind that much, because I INVENTED A COOKIE. To do it, I looked at …
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How to Become a Better Cook, Just in Time for the Holidays
No matter how old I get, I am positive that I will always ache for my own mother’s cooking. Her meals are thoughtful, delicious, and nourishing … everything you would …
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Five Hilarious Items on My Daughter’s Christmas List
When I was a kid, my Christmas list was a list of all the friends and family members I was shopping for, and what I thought I could afford to …
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How to Bring Holiday Cheer in a Tough Year: Especially for Kids
The holiday season this year has become much less real world, and much more virtual. For those taking precautions as the pandemic enters its worst wave yet, many of the …
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