Easter

Baby Peas and Cheese Frittata

August 31, 2011
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There has been lots of behind the scenes planning and finally the day is here. A BIG surprise shower for Maria and Josh from Two Peas and Their Pod! Today is your virtual shower for baby pea!! A group of your blogger pals have gotten together to shower you with virtual love and to celebrate [...]

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Fields of Flowers and Happy Mother’s Day

May 6, 2011
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We all have moms, had moms, are moms. This post is for all of you. Anyone who wants to gaze upon beautiful flowers and happy kids. I am a proud mom who loves her momma and her kids. Oh happy days. I wish you all a beautiful Mother’s day filled with love, peace, joy, sunshine [...]

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Peter Rabbit Carrot Cupcakes – Gluten Free

April 21, 2011
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Can I tell you how happy carrot cake makes me? Especially when it has little Peter Rabbit bunnies and friends popping out of billowy cream cheese frosting clouds. Lately my kids have been all about Beatrix Potter stories, so when I saw these darling cupcake liners and novelty toppers I had to go for it. [...]

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Dark Chocolate Date Cake with Pecans – Gluten Free

April 17, 2011
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This gluten free cake is a happy hybrid of chocolate torte meets sticky toffee pudding. It’s a dense cake bursting with sweetness and flavor. Medjool dates are what make it extra special. My goal was to come up with a date cake reminiscent some of the greatest desserts I could think of, but with my healthful [...]

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Strawberry Cream Cheese Whoopie Pies – Gluten Free

April 13, 2011
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Honestly I never thought I would be posting whoopie pies on my blog. I was never a huge fan of them. Not sure why, I mean they are two cakey cookies with gobs of creamy frosting in the center. That is sure tempting. If offered a choice I go for layer cake way before a [...]

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Cherry Cranberry Oat Crisp

March 31, 2011
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Cherries and cranberries. Two bright red fruits with spunk. The tartness of cranberry pairs perfectly with the sweetness of bright red cherries. Dressed with an oat crisp topping and heated in the oven magic happens when all the flavors combine.

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Baked Coconut Oatmeal with Pepper Nut Topping

February 7, 2011
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Pepper, coconut and oatmeal. Almost like an exotic rice pudding – for breakfast. Peppercorns are usually thought of paired with savories. With sweet and creamy oatmeal pepper takes on a whole new taste profile. Just a dash and a bowl of oats transforms into something a little more. Not to mention in this recipe it combines [...]

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Chocolate Dipped Fruit on a Stick

January 31, 2011
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What is it about the simplicity of chocolate covered fruit that makes us all smile? With Valentine’s day around the corner I wanted to share one of the most popular treats – with a few of my little twists. I always use the best chocolate and I had tons of fun with the toppings as [...]

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Raspberry Cream Cheese Pan-Crepes

January 24, 2011
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Are you thinking of something delicious to make for Valentine’s Day breakfast or brunch? Do you want it to be filled with great flavor, love & awesome good for you ingredients? Look no further. I have your back. See these heart shaped beauties-we have officially named them the Pan-Crepe.They are a cross between a crepe [...]

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Green Tea Matcha Yogurt Parfait

April 5, 2010
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How about some green tea yogurt parfaits to celebrate the arrival of Spring. I know, I am the self proclaimed mountain girl who likes everything winter & snow. Perhaps I am softening up a bit and enjoying the fact that I live in the OC.  Apart from the small tremor we felt yesterday, Orange County [...]

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Quinoa with Blood Orange and Basil

March 20, 2010
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Blood oranges are showing up all over the markets and the web these days. Not only are they beautiful with their ruby red color, but they are a tasty addition to sweets and savories. This is a great dish for Meatless Monday’s. Quinoa is a great high protein whole grain that is also gluten free. [...]

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