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Skinny Strawberry Lime Punch {Cocktail or Alcohol-Free}

May 1, 2013
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Sooooooo, I know it’s Wednesday but I all ready have my mind on the weekend. Yesterday was spring, today will be wintery here in the Rocky Mountains. Even though the weather flip-flops daily I crave bright flavored drinks like this one. This fresh ‘n sparkly beverage can be served as a family friendly, kid approved [...]

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Green Beans with Beech Mushrooms & Olives

April 24, 2013
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Do you ever have a recipe that was just somethin’ thrown together in a pinch? Somethin’ never meant to be shared with the outside world until you take a bite of it? That’s these Green Beans with Beech Mushrooms & Olives. This recipe was a solid attempt at cleaning out the fridge and now it will [...]

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S’mores Pudding Parfaits – Vegan

April 17, 2013
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If I told you you could have S’mores for breakfast would you give me a big squeeze? Sure a little decadent, but i’ll let you have at this one if you need to. These S’mores Pudding Parfaits are a perfect treat for any time of the day and would be a grand slam at a [...]

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Chocolate Covered Strawberries

April 12, 2013
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You guys know how I am obsessed with berries right? All kinds of berries. They get my love singularly and i’ll pair ‘em up any which way too. Gimme strawberries, raspberries, blueberries & blackberries every minute of each day and i’ll be your best friend. Forever. It’s a perfect fit that I have teamed up [...]

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Almond Cornbread Breakfast Cake

April 8, 2013
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Currently in Vail, CO. Currently it’s very much winter outside. Currently I’m relaxing in my hotel room ~ very much craving this Almond Cornbread Breakfast Cake. Not too sweet and sure good for ya. Have a hearty piece for breakfast, brunch or for a snack. For a little somethin’ more….slather it with some jam & your [...]

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Mandarin Roasted Rainbow Carrots

March 25, 2013
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From what I gather bunnies love carrots. Not any carrots will do….they prefer carrots that are colored like the rainbow. Add some sweet mandarins and I bet the Easter Bunny will be banging down your door with all four paws. Carrots have a natural sweetness that is fondly brought out when you roast them. Adding [...]

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Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

March 20, 2013
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Who says you can’t have a guilt free cookie? Not me thats’s for sure. Grab a few of these Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies for breakfast, snacks and tuck some in your lunch box. I’ve been known to pocket some in my ski jacket (you can shake out the crumbs when off the slopes.) Please find [...]

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Orzo Pasta with Roasted Broccoli & Chickpeas

March 11, 2013
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Not sure ’bout you guys, but geesh have things been busy around here. Weekdays and weekends are full of outdoors fun. Between the excellent skiing & my visits to North Rim Hunt Club….it is rare that I am home. Being in the house to cook usually happens aprés ski. I enjoy winding down while buzzing around [...]

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Smashed Squash

February 22, 2013
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On one of my recent trips we cooked a whole bunch. I mean a lot. Or maybe I should say we didn’t cook I  took a whole lot of photos. One of my friends is a reaaalllly good cook. Same kinda cooking I love to do. Real. Whole. Foods. Nothin else to it and nothing else [...]

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Rustic Roasted Beet & Sweet Potato Salad

February 15, 2013
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Is everyone ready for the long weekend? Time off to enjoy family, friends and in my case lots of skiing & eating… This Rustic Roasted Beets & Sweet Potato Salad is simple to prepare and well worth spending just a little bit of time in the kitchen.

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Chocolate Chip Coconut Popcorn

February 13, 2013
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I eat this popcorn as I type this post. Fistfuls. Just recently popcorn has become a really BIG hit with me. Past few years I kinda gave up on it. No gnarly breakup or anything, I simply had no craving for it. Well that has changed my friends. Might have something to do with the [...]

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Vegan Peanut Butter Whipped Cream

January 25, 2013
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I have posted lots n’ lots of flavored whipped creams here in the past few months. You guys have enjoyed them all….I figured it’s time for a new one. You can prepare this vegan Peanut Butter Whipped Cream in seconds ~ and trust me on this. It will most likely last just a few minutes. [...]

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Roasted Banana Chai Baked Oatmeal

January 21, 2013
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I have been on a breakfast binge so to speak. Last week I posted 5o Amazing Oatmeal Recipes which you guys swooned over. Since we all love oatmeal so much I figured why not share a new oat recipe today! I dig chai tea and I figured it would be a delicious flavoring to add [...]

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Sweet Potato “Anytime” Cookies – Vegan

December 28, 2012
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You must be thinking “What the heck is an anytime cookie?” I have posted various healthy breakfasts disguised as cakes and cookies pretty often. I wanted to make it clear to you ~  the fact that all of those recipes should be enjoyed anytime at all. Got it? Great!! Let’s bake some anytime cookies that are a [...]

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Cereal Granola Crunch

December 18, 2012
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What better than taking all of your favorite breakfast cereals & making a crispy, crunchy granola recipe out of them?! Cereal Granola Crunch is my latest recipe for Attune Foods ~ enjoy it by the handful. Also for breakfast, snacks, a parfait topper, in the lunch box, on hikes…any time at all! Visit Attune foods [...]

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