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Scrambled Egg Stacks with Cheese & Mushrooms

January 17, 2011
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In this post I am not just sharing a recipe for an Egg & Cheese Scramble. There is so much more than what meets the eye. I have been wishing for so long to write this post. There is an amazing feeling that happens when someone I know & love has great success. As children success [...]

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Dole Food & Wellness Blogger Summit

November 29, 2010
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One of the perks of my job as a food writer, recipe developer & blogger is trips to learn & eat & spa. Yes, I said eat and I said spa. Myself & a group of fab bloggers gazed upon this image of a fruit bowl as we munched al fresco breakfastin sunny Westlake Village, California [...]

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Pear Spice Cake with Toasted Walnuts

November 4, 2010
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Ready, set, go! We have launched into Thanksgiving mode. Good bye Halloween, hello Turkey and trimmings. Over here we have all the Fall spices lined up and ready for action. Today I bring you pear cake. OMG. I came up with this cake to pay tribute to all of the beautiful pears I have been [...]

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Strawberry-Mozzarella Stuffed French Toast

September 3, 2010
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Why have one favorite when you can have two? When I don’t know what to name a recipe I dream up all the possibilities and then explode with a title. In this case we have grilled cheese. Then it is dipped in an egg batter. It is then toasted in a hot pan until it [...]

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Peach Pie Enchiladas – Summer Fest

August 17, 2010
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As most of you know we spend a good part of the Summer in Telluride CO. Each season is magical here. When we are here, we live here. I love to shop the farmer’s market, hang out with local buddies & enjoy time with my family. It is go, go, go & relax after the [...]

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Chocolate Crepes with Cherry Jam and Ricotta Cheese

July 20, 2010
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With so much cherry going on these days I simply had to create a recipe using everyone’s favorite Summer fruit. I recently purchased a few pints ofBing & Rainier Cherries at Whole Foods. While many were enjoyed out of hand….most were added to these crepes in the form of a cherry jam. I have been [...]

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Dairy Free Peach Pudding

July 13, 2010
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Things this recipe has: sweet & juicy, ripe summer peaches, silky tofu, vanilla extract and stevia. Maple syrup, honey or agave would taste really good in here too. Things it doesn’t have: milk, cream or refined sugars. I went dairy free with this pudding because I wanted to try something new. I have read about [...]

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Green Supreme Shake-Kiwi, Avocado, Green Tea & Coconut

June 18, 2010
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Oh Summer.  The tastes, flavors and textures cool down as the temperatures rise.  The creamy thick shake you see above is kid approved and great for grown ups too.  The sweet flavors of kiwi fruit & banana combine with creamy avocado and coconut combine to create a thick shake that won’t leave you feeling “thick.”  It’ll [...]

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Mango Applesauce

May 21, 2010
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Applesauce thrills me. Yes it does. It’s right up there with some of my all time favorite “go-to” sweet treats. I know you are probably thinking “What the heck is she talking about?” How about apple pie, layer cake, cookies, ooey gooey chocolate croissants? Of course I love all that stuff. Can I eat those sweets [...]

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Chai Tea Applesauce

October 31, 2009

All of the stress of the day melts away with the smell of apples, cardamom, and cinnamon filling your home. It’s true,  warm and cozy feelings take over. I was a kinder, gentler person while this was bubbling away on the stove. Admittedly, my husband was a bit disappointed when he walked in, he thought I [...]

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Apple Cream Pie Yogurt Parfait

August 1, 2009

This yogurt parfait has tons of bang for the buck.  It is loaded with nutrient dense ingredients, it is high protein, it doesn’t have refined sugars and best of all it tastes like an apple cream pie. I am always trying to satisfy my nagging sweet tooth.  My goal is to not grab fat and [...]

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