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Salsa Season
Last week, we took a family vacation to the beach, our all-time favorite place. It was so wonderful to get away from this weird new normal for just a little while. We have been taking this trip most years since our girls were tiny. Usually, we go away at the end of September or early October, but the last 2 years hurricanes have messed with the get away. So this time, we decided to escape at the beginning of the season. It was easy to forget all of the chaos going on in the world right now while we were surrounded by sunshine, sand and salt water. I had no…
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Easy Weeknight Dinners
I love to cook, as you have learned from following this blog. I love trying new things and building our repertoire of favorite recipes. But I am also a busy mom and sometimes we just need a speedy delicious dinner on those nights we are running here and there. Huevos Rancheros suits the bill quite nicely. Huevos Rancheros means Rancher’s eggs, and this dish originated on Mexican farms, served as a hearty breakfast or a substantial mid-morning meal. It is packed with protein and flavor and comes together quickly. I have had Huevos Rancheros in restaurants and discovered that they can take many forms. But the basic recipe is a…
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A Legume by Any Other Name…
Chick Peas, Garbanzo beans, the mysterious, round, beige beans at the salad bar. Whatever you call them, those little legumes are having a resurgence. Chick peas are chockfull of nutrients, protein and fiber. They are a great addition to salads and pastas. They are the base of delicious creamy hummus. They are extremely versatile. I did not grow up eating chick peas. I think they are a love ’em or hate ’em kind of thing and my Mom hates them, so we never had them. But as my little family began to eat healthier, I started to experiment with these funny little beans. We love them in hummus, and you…
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Managing Morning Munchies
Alas – the end is nigh! Ok, that’s maybe a tad over dramatic, but the end of the summer is upon us and if your kids aren’t already in school, they will soon be heading back. We have one in year round school and she has been in for 4 weeks already. Our oldest heads to high school next week and will be catching the bus before the sun is up. That being said, mornings are not easy in our house. The key to success is organization – and a lot of strong coffee. We do what we can the night before – pack school bags, pick out…
