I love pasta and it will be my first choice on any menu. I like the idea of noodles that represent long life. In ancient Chinese culture, it is believed that long noodles give you a long life, so don’t break the noodles while eating them. I just need to pick up some noodles and I will be able to … Read More ...
Archives for February 2015
Chinese Recipes to Celebrate Chinese New Year
The Chinese New Year is on Thursday, and it is the year of the sheep. I’m excited for any excuse to eat Chinese food. I might try to make some of these items at home. Plus, you can find other traditions that bring good luck into your home and some crafts for the kids.
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Dark Chocolate Strawberry Scones
In case you still have some strawberries or dark chocolates leftover, here are some scones that you could make. You can have them for dessert or breakfast. Our strawberries are still on sale and you can get a discount on Valentine’s candy. These might be better than the milkshake, since they will be warm and it’s definitely not warm here!… Read More ...
Lemon Cupcakes with Strawberry Buttercream
With all this snow and cold weather, I need something that reminds spring and summer will be here soon. I’m thinking the snow might be here through summer too. These cupcakes remind me of sitting in the backyard with a tall glass of lemonade and picking strawberries. Including today, 33 more days till spring!!!!
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Thai Green Curry
Do you like spicy foods. I don’t like it too spicy. This curry can be made as spicy as you like. I will probably skip the Thai peppers, since the curry is spicy. This is a great meal to warm up to with the cold temperatures outside. It will warm you up from the inside out.
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Chilled Thai Noodles
I must be craving Thai food, because the next two articles being posted is all about the Thai. I like that I can make this one today for tomorrow, while the other one is cooking in the crock pot. Plus, I need some light food after all the chocolates I ate yesterday.
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10 Quinoa Recipes
Quinoa has been around for many, many years, but has recently come back on the “popular market” with the increased awareness of gluten intolerance.
Did you know that quinoa is actually a seed from a plant related to the spinach family? Because of it’s family genes, it carries with it a lot of nutritional value and has a flavor almost … Read More ...
Almond Bar Recipe
With all the shoveling that we seem to be doing, I need a little extra energy boost. These no bake almond bars will be the perfect fuel to get me through. Plus, it is fast to prepare and make. In 20 minutes you will have a healthy snack or breakfast. Great snack to make with the kids, since you don’t … Read More ...
Introducing The Katering Show * Warning*
Let’s start with the warnings, shall we? The video below contains coarse language, sexual references and a whole lot of other things. So if you are not a mature open minded grownup then please do not watch. Please do not watch it and then come and tell me you shouldn’t have watched it cause well that’s kinda silly. If you … Read More ...
Conversation Hearts Marshmallows
With all of the snow storms we’ve been having, there is plenty of opportunities to drink hot cocoa. If you’re going to be snowed in, here are some marshmallows you could make to chase away the blues. These could be cute for a birthday or even a baby announcement for a winter baby.
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Puppy Love Cupcakes
If you thought the monkeys were cute, here are some cute puppy cupcakes to include with them. Like the monkeys, you will be using Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups to make the dogs. You can buy store bought cupcakes or make your own own. Beth was kind enough to include the cupcake wrapper for this cupcake as well.
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5 Minute Healthy Meal Ideas from Nutritionists
Ever wondered what nutritionists eat when they have only 5 minutes to prepare their meals? Yes, me too!
It is all good and well for them to espouse their ideas and theories on us, but if they don’t practice it on themselves, then they are being hypocrites, right?
Well wonder no more!
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How To Make Dark Chocolate Strawberry Milkshake
Right now strawberries are on sale and some stores already have the Valentine’s candy on sale too. Pick up a package or two of each and surprise your family with a milkshake for Valentine’s or wait till after Valentine’s. Tomorrow I will try my hand at chocolate dipped strawberries, and the mistakes and leftovers will become a milkshake.
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White Chocolate Apples with Pearls
Since not everyone is into Valentine’s, I am posting something different today. This would be wonderful for a princess party, bridal shower or a night celebrating with your girls! It’s amazing how many ways you can decorate an apple. I may have my next article. But I still love my occasional caramel or candied apple variety in the fall.
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List of Healthy Mason Jar Salads
Yup, they are a rage. Yup, they are all healthy. And yup, they look absolutely delicious!
These list of 18 mason jar salads are all healthy, and are just an idea or inspiration for when you start with your mason jar routine.
These recipes range from vegan to protein based to chicken and rainbow!
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