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Peach Pecan Loaf
Today is all the breads with fruits day. Bread #2 is this pecan peach loaf. It freezes really well. You’ll just want to save the frosting until after it thaws. This bread is great for breakfast, brunch, or even a snack. Adults and kids loved it. Peach Pecan Loaf Adapted slightly from Life Love Liz…
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Buttermilk Scones
Have friends stopping by around breakfast? Have kids complaining they’re starving right when they wake up? Or do you just want to enjoy your morning with a delicious smelling kitchen and a flakey, buttery scone with your favorite filling? Make these and freeze some for when unexpected needs for comfort arise. Buttermilk Scones (Peach) Recipe…
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Lentils = Protein
It’s hard to get my mostly-fresh-fruit-and-veggie-eating littles to consume protein too. They love eggs and red meat and salmon – sometimes chicken, if it’s fried. But that will cover like 6 of the 4000 meals that need to be made … in a day. (Doesn’t it feel like the meal prep and dishes are just…
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Hug Porridge
We desperately need hugs. Our beloved dog passed away. I made this to help comfort our hearts and it was effective. Hug Porridge 6 garlic cloves, sliced thinly 1/4 cup veggie oil 2 tsp dried red chili flakes 1/2 yellow onion, diced 2/3 cup uncooked rice 8 cups water 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1…
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SIP Wondrous White Bread
Ok, ya’ll. This is not the whole wheat, semi-healthy loaf of bread that’s full of fiber and good for … well, you know. No. This is the stuff we used to savor as cinnamon toast or flanking some bologna (the kind with a name). Yep. This is the good stuff with sugar and canola oil.…
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Shelter In Place Trend: Make Sourdough
I had no idea this was a trend until I started seeing pics of sourdough bread on social media. Making a started just seemed like a cool science + nourishing food activity for the kids. Also, being a sourdough starter mom is rewarding and a PITA. Enjoy! Sourdough Starter The Kitchn is the resource we…
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Shelter In Place Yogurt
We’re pretty avid yogurt eaters + I’ve always wanted to try to make yogurt + being stuck at home + last tub of store bought yogurt in fridge + have instant pot = motivation to make yogurt (finally!) This came out so well. I topped it with a bit of my homemade plum jam, granola,…
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St Paddy’s Breakfast Muffins
My kids don’t eat spinach. I’m sure they would if there was a way to get them to not see it. Sooooo, I introduced Green Breakfast Muffins this morning. And voila! They love spinach. Mind you, they had no idea – even still – that the Muffins were green because they’re loaded with spinach. They’re…
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Butter Mochi Muffins
The cutest/sassiest names website, snixykitchen posted this recipe and I love it. It reminds me of Hawaii and makes me so happy to eat (looking at you gluten-free)! They smell crazy good coming out of the oven. They’re crunchy on the outside and mochi chewy on the inside. I’m addicted. Thanks snixy!! Butter Mochi Muffins…
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Pink Mylk – Sakara inspired
One of my favorite discoveries in the past year was Sakara. It’s a meal program that inspired my cooking creativity just by taste. Their Pink Mylk is one of my favorites over granola and freeze dried strawberries. Pink Mylk 1 Tbsp powdered Pitaya or Dragon Fruit powder 2 shakes of cinnamon 1/2 tsp vanilla extract…