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Low Fat Oatmeal-Banana Muffins

posted August 16, 2010 in Family Spice

In our house, we are counting down to the first day of school. T-minus 9 days 'til school days! And continuing with my breakfast ideas to make the Back-To-School morning rush go easier, I have another great recipe to start your day off right: Low Fat (read full article)

Stir. Chop. Mix. Puree. Liquefy-AAH!

posted August 16, 2010 in Eats & Everything.

This new addition to our kitchen has me trading my morning cup of hot coffee for a cool glass of smoothie. Frozen fruits, yogurt, apple or orange juice,and a couple drops of honey. Cool, yummy,and surprisingly filling! I'm loving this blender:)One of (read full article)

Let's Talk Strategy: Step Away from the Chips Challenge

posted August 13, 2010 in The Skinny Fight

Do you have a game plan for Monday's challenge? Let's start with listing which processed foods we're going to avoid. I'm giving  up cookies, chips, other snacks, most dairy and fast food. I eat Greek yogurt, salmon in a pouch, frozen seafood (read full article)

Creamy Low Fat Pasta Salad

posted August 12, 2010 in Taste

I love creamy pasta salad, but I rarely eat it because it is usually so fatty and unhealthy.   I have been a pasta salad fanatic all summer and decided to try a creamy, but low fat and veggie loaded version this week.  It turned out pe (read full article)

Temptation Thursday!

“Drink moderately, for drunkenness neither keeps a secret, nor observes a promise”-Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra Hello! Can you believe that is is Thursday already? I can't! Today I have two drink recipes to share with you - one with and one witho (read full article)

Keep Cool in School with Yoplait Go-Gurt Yogurt and a Giveaway

posted August 10, 2010 in Southern Grace Gourmet

Yes, I know my little one isn’t in school yet, but he does absolutely love Go-Gurt. What kid wouldn’t love? It’s yummy fruity yogurt and you don’t even need a spoon to eat it with. Go-gurt was actually the first way I could ge (read full article)

HOT Coupons Available at Coupons.com

posted August 05, 2010 in Frugal Front Porch

Be sure to print your coupons from Coupons.com before they’re taken down. Here’s a highlight of some of the great deals you can find!!! $1.00 off General Mills cereals $0.40 off Yoplait Yogurt $0.75 off MultiGrain Cheerios $1.00 (read full article)

Catching Up on Reviews

posted August 04, 2010 in Frugal Antics of a Harried Homemaker

As a member of Foodbuzz's Tastemaker program, occasionally, I have the opportunity to sample products of the site's sponsors.  Recently, I was sent a box containing Eggo's new fruit pizzas.  We got one strawberry and one mixed berry pizza. (read full article)

The Perfect Mate + Giveaway!

posted August 03, 2010 in Iowa Girl Eats

Mornin’! Good news – I’ve found coffee’s perfect mate! Nope, not Coffeemate, good ol’ Half & Half with a sprinkling of Sun Crystals. Sun Crystals is a stevia/sugar blend and lately I’ve been adding about a (read full article)

Delicious Strawberry Dessert

A friend of mine invited us for a treat and makes this lovely colorful delicious strawberry dessert for us. She told that her hubby made this strawberry dessert on their first date and she was clean bold at the taste, when he proposed, the poor girl (read full article)

Another Party With New Ice Cream Flavors From Häagen-Dazs.

posted July 29, 2010 in Nibbles of Tidbits

Nibbles of Tidbits loves a good Ice Cream Party, especially if it includes Häagen-Dazs.  We’re amazed by the unique and tasty flavors they keep coming up with.  We gave big thumbs up to the Haägen-Dazs FIVE series at our last tasting p (read full article)

Watermelon Frozen Yogurt Popsicles

posted July 27, 2010 in Family Fresh Cooking

Watermelon Frozen Yogurt Popsicles makes about 6 pops (This recipe will yield about 2 cups of mix. If you need more just up the quantities in the same proportions) NOTES Source organic ingredients when available. Shop for ingredients at the Family F (read full article)

Speedy Keema

posted July 23, 2010 in Jazz&Food

Recipe by one of my Twitter chums Whimsical Wife Quick Keema This recipe is inspired by Twitter… when I asked the question.. hmm what can I do with mince? Not only did I receive the idea for keema but I actually will never need to ask the questi (read full article)

Grapefruit and Blueberry Bowls

posted July 22, 2010 in Yum in Tum

You guys wondered what was going to happen with that grapefruit curd, didn't you? I fretted for a while over what to do with it, but happily, curd lasts ages in the fridge so you have time to think about it. Initially, I was going to make little mini (read full article)

Summer of POM: Pomegranate Nectarine Crisp with Low-Fat Vanilla Frozen Yogurt

posted July 19, 2010 in Danica\'s Daily

This is the FINAL week of the POM Summer Recipe Series and I am ending it with DESSERT!!!  Nectarines, Peaches, Pomegranates, POM Juice topped with a crumbly brown sugar butter crispy topping and Home Made Low-Fat Frozen Yogurt. (read full article)

A COOL SUMMER MEAL OR SIDE DISH

posted July 14, 2010 in CHEW ON THIS

Since the weather in most parts of the country, including this one, is hotter than blazes I thought it best to come up with something light, easy and refreshing. This is a side salad so there is no cooking involved unless you want to add chicken but (read full article)

Best Friend "Ice Cream!"

posted July 10, 2010 in The Cook's Tour

This is going to be a posting of a different sort.  Today I bring you "ice cream" for your best friend -- your dog!  Partly because I've got a very simple and delicious (at least my dog thinks so) recipe, and partly because my oven is broke (read full article)

Mixed Berry Banana Smoothie

posted July 09, 2010 in I SO HUNGRY

Mixed berry and banana smoothie such a healthy snack that is pretty much a meal itself!  It is such a fantastic combination that can be alternated with different types of ingredients such as different types of yogurt, how much ice you want to us (read full article)

Jalapeño Red Bean Salsa

posted July 06, 2010 in The Skinny Fight

The year is going by so fast. It's hard to believe it's already July.  I love the summertime because there are so many in season fruits and vegetables available. It's great to have a break from frozen produce. I'm still trying to find a way to (read full article)

{Frozen Dessert/No Bake} FRESH CHERRY FRO YO

posted July 05, 2010 in Passionate About Baking

“My advice to you is not to inquire why or whither, but just enjoy your ice cream while it's on your plate - that's my philosophy”Thornton Wilder  He said this is what helped him survive his... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my w (read full article)

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