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Tasty Tuesday!

“Why not upset the apple cart? If you don't, the apples will rot anyway.”-Frank A. ClarkHello! I hope you are doing well. I had a late night last night, so am very slow this morning! I have only had 1 cup of coffee so far!! My boys are clean and (read full article)

Cherry Cobbler with Key Lime and Coconut

posted August 06, 2010 in Cooking Rut

My favorite time of year is here. It's that time of year when most of your fruits and vegetables are ready to be harvested. Cherries are one particular fruit you will find at farmer's markets and in the grocery store.  Instead of making a cherr (read full article)

Blackberry-Almond Shortbread Squares

posted August 04, 2010 in La Mia Vita Dolce

I really need to start exercising some restraint at the farmer’s market.  If you could only see my fridge during the summer months.  I have bowls and bowls of juicy berries and fresh fruit of all kinds.  I always way over buy.  The three of (read full article)

Blueberry Protein Pancakes with Fresh Blueberry Syrup Recipe

posted August 03, 2010 in Danica\'s Daily

Happy Monday All!!  I am so glad to be back home, but, I am SO TIRED and well, it’s Bachelorette finale night    So, I decided that one of my FAVORITE breakfast recipes from the archives was in order ~ it’s “fun (read full article)

Fudge & Banana Custard Pie

posted July 29, 2010 in La Fuji Mama

“I don’t think a really good pie can be made without a dozen or so children peeking over your shoulder as you stoop to look in at it every little while.” — John Gould Ok, so maybe I don’t have a dozen (read full article)

MaraNatha Nut Butter Giveaway + Dessert for Breakfast!

posted July 27, 2010 in Iowa Girl Eats

Breakfast was out-of-control amazing today – Banana Split Oatmeal!! Remember when I told you I had 10 jars of almond/peanut/nut butter in my house at this very moment? Well, four of them are some nut butters that MaraNatha sent me to try! I (read full article)

Glazed Fresh Nectarine (or Peach) Pie

posted July 26, 2010 in Salad in a Jar

Is there anything better than biting into a fresh, fragrant, perfectly ripe nectarine or peach in the summertime? The sweet nectar rolling down your chin, your hands, and your arms is a reminder of how wonderfully juicy and messy they can be. Take (read full article)

Hump Day with Bradley: Top 5 Aphrodisiac Foods

Hey ladies! It's not all beer and barbecue over here - I do have a softer side. Check out today's tips on the top five aphrodisiac foods. Be sure to tell me which ones you'd like to try ...- BradleyYou've probably heard rumors and myths about cert (read full article)

Pistachio Kefir Ice Cream

posted July 18, 2010 in Dinners & Dreams

This healthful ice cream is very easy to make and tastes delicious. In Morocco, pistachio is a popular ice cream flavor and is sold in every creamery. When I moved here I was surprised to see that few places had it and even fewer people claimed it as (read full article)

Secret Banana Smoothie

posted July 16, 2010 in Real Mom Kitchen

I am always looking for ways to use up overripe bananas.  I found this Banana Smoothie recipe over at Mom Spark.  The secret ingredient in this is almond extract.  I loved the flavor but there was too much almond extract [...] (read full article)

Secret Banana Smoothie

posted July 16, 2010 in Real Mom Kitchen

I am always looking for ways to use up overripe bananas.  I found this Banana Smoothie recipe over at Mom Spark.  The secret ingredient in this is almond extract.  I loved the flavor but there was too much almond extract [...] (read full article)

Almond Blackberry Tart

posted July 12, 2010 in Dinners & Dreams

Blackberry season is upon us and I love seeing these black beauties in every corner market. I love the slightly tart taste of blackberries and adore them especially combined with other berries. The sight is simply gorgeous. Seriously, few fruit arran (read full article)

OKAY ENOUGH WITH THE CUPCAKES!!!

posted July 11, 2010 in CHEW ON THIS

It's too dang hot and I'm not in the mood to cook anything for a few days in this Suzy Homemaker RV kitchen, but I did bake these yesterday for a party I went to last night. We had to bring an appetizer and this was mine. Nothing could be easier; I (read full article)

Chocolate Almond Mousse with Boozy Cherries

posted July 10, 2010 in Deliciously Organic

Our vacation continues.  We've enjoyed the hospitality of friends and family who've hosted us in their homes this week, blessing us with meals and fellowship and warm beds.  Our time in Florida is over and we're now enjoying time in Texas (read full article)

Blueberry Cream Cheese Bars

posted July 09, 2010 in within the kitchen

I have been making these bars for quite a few years now. I think the original recipes came from Martha Stewart or maybe Gourmet but over the years I have made my own changes and additions. I often add pine nuts to the short bread crust and almond ext (read full article)

Your guide to cutting calories without losing flavor

posted July 08, 2010 in Simply Delicious Desserts

Substitute Oat Flour for refined white flour in equal parts; , It gives you a boost of filling fiber and is heart-healthy.  You can easily find this in grocery stores, but if you can’t, grind regular oats in a food processor. Use Real Extracts (read full article)

New Product Review & How-To!

posted July 08, 2010 in Iowa Girl Eats

It’s a beautiful morning here in central Iowa, so I decided to head out into the sunsetRISE for a 4.25 mile run after my Mom walk! Plus, there’s no time like the present to break in a new pedicure. The morning air was humid, but cool, a (read full article)

SUGAR COOKIE BARS

posted July 07, 2010 in Let's Dish

Ingredients Cookies 1 cup butter, softened 2 cups sugar 4 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla 5 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Frosting 1/2 cup butter, room temperature 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract (read full article)

Blueberry Friands

posted June 30, 2010 in A Self-Confessed Foodie

Remember when I made Raspberry Friands? I decided to give it a try with blueberries and incorporate some of the suggestions I made last time. I adore the chewy almond flavor!They came out really well. I made a double batch, which gave me 12 square (read full article)

Extra! Extra! Read All About It – IGE in the Paper!

posted June 28, 2010 in Iowa Girl Eats

Can I get a collective “Haaaaallelujah“!? Go central Iowa!! After weeks of down pours, the coast is finally clear! At least for foreseeable future, anyways. Sun, sun and more sun. This is going to be a good week, I can feel it! I kicke (read full article)

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