The five best chain coffee places ranked
Let’s talk coffee. That sweet, bitter, hot, delicious manna from heaven that hits your tongue and then your soul and lets you know that everything in the world is going …
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The dough also rises: the joy of baking bread
If you’re looking for tips on bread baking check this out. I thought that I had all of the right tools to take care of my mental health. I do …
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60 Healthy Meal Prep Ideas to Try This Fall
When you’re a busy woman with a tight schedule, meal prep can be a HUGE lifesaver. It’s not only cost-effective, but it also saves you time with cooking. Pre-made meals …
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The Basics of Being Basic: Fall Edition
Fall is here! It’s time to get back to basics. You know who you are, and I’m talking to you. You’ve already put down your iced caramel mocha Frappuccinos and …
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The best pumpkin soup you’ll ever eat (and it’s healthy!)
Fall is upon us and any day now you will find yourself surrounded by that delicious symbol of fall, the pumpkin. Forget about pumpkin spice lattes, they aren’t nearly as …
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The secret to getting your teens to eat healthy
As your child turns into a teenager, they gain independence and you lose control — which can be scary to experience. One of the many aspects of daily life they …
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Bygone foods of the 70s we are happy not to eat
Perhaps it was because women were coming out of the kitchen and going to work in the 1970s that there was a variety of products sold at the grocery store …
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The secret to making perfect pasta
Pasta is a family favorite in my household. When we have pasta for dinner, everyone comes running, excited to eat a meal they love. Even though I cook pasta a …
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Root-to-stem cooking: maximize your produce and reduce your waste
Are you throwing away money? You might be if you are like a lot of people who don’t fully use their food. In the United States, food waste is estimated …
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A Surprising Christmas Gift for Your Teen
Last year, my son suddenly got interested in cooking. When his birthday rolled around, we wanted to get him a present that would support his newfound interest. A chef’s knife? …
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Use These Holiday Tips to Make Sure Not to Tip the Scale
You know you’ve been there, maybe as recently as Thanksgiving. You go in with good intentions and a mind that you think is focused on moderation and then things start …
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Thanksgiving is Different, But Don’t Give Up on It
Growing up, Thanksgiving was the next best thing to family reunions. People who I only saw during the holidays would show up—unknown second and third cousins, childhood family friends, uncles, …
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Diet Wars: Why Do We Care What Others Eat?
A paleo, a keto, and a vegan all walk into a bar…I don’t know the punchline, but I’m quite sure a lively debate ensued. Like face masks and social distancing, …
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Five Great Marinades for Summer Grilling
Summer is here and you know what that means; swimming pools, sunshine, lazy hot afternoons and of course, barbecue season. This time of year there is nothing quite like a …
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Red or White: Which Is Right?!
Wine lovers know that there’s a symbiotic relationship between food and wine. I’m far from an expert, but I love to explore how the taste of one affects the other. …
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