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Back-To-School with Banana-Chocolate Chip Whole Wheat Pancakes

posted August 12, 2010 in Family Spice

It's that time of the year: back-to-school preparations are in order! You'll see moms and dads at the malls, arguing with their kids while they the power struggle over their kids' back-to-school wardrobe teeters back and forth. You'll see kids throwi (read full article)

Oatmeal Coconut Cookies

posted August 12, 2010 in Angie\'s Recipes

These crispy buttery oatmeal cookies are so delicious and dangerously addictive. Enjoy them with some green tea or serve with ice cream! 100 g Rolled oats©angiesrecipes 75 g Dried flaked coconut 120 g All-purpose flour 100 g Caster sugar (more i (read full article)

Whole Wheat bread: first attempt

posted August 12, 2010 in What's Cooking in Kentucky

Bread has always really intimidated me.  I attempted to make bread once many years ago and totally failed, so have stayed away from it since then.  This loaf wasn’t perfect, but the flavor was amazing.  I am excited to try out some new recip (read full article)

Mexican Meatloaf

posted August 11, 2010 in Pots and Plots

We liked the turkey mexi-burgers so much, I decided to try adapting it to a meatloaf.  I was going to do this in the crock pot but ran out of time and popped it in the conventional oven instead.  Hubby declared this one a winner, and at 268 calorie (read full article)

The Straw that Broke the Flight Attendant’s Back

posted August 10, 2010 in Iowa Girl Eats

Alert the presses, it’s officially the wettest summer on record for Iowa! Well actually, no need to alert the press – that’s who I heard it from. Apparently we had some crazy storms again last night, which I again heard none of, a (read full article)

The Pita Pit!

posted August 09, 2010 in Danica\'s Daily

Happy Monday all!  This weekend was awesome, but, I am not sure we were home other than to sleep   We discovered quite possibly my favorite new place (and The Husband likes it too!), celebrated my mom’s birthday and scor (read full article)

If you are what you eat...

posted August 06, 2010 in inner pickle

then what are you? I am not an apple. Although I do love a sharp crisp Granny Smith. Better cooked, though. With a touch of sugar. And mixed with boysenberries and blackberries. And topped with crumble. Maybe I am a crumble. That'd figure. We d (read full article)

Strawberry Oatmeal Scones

posted August 01, 2010 in What's Cooking in Kentucky

So I really enjoy baking…a lot.  I feel good about cakes and cookies but when it comes to muffins and breads, I am still learning.  This was my first attempt at scones and it was  a huge success.  I found a great recipes and will definitely (read full article)

Red Currant Streusel Bars

posted July 30, 2010 in Angie\'s Recipes

Red currants are quite tart, but very juicy and delicious and can be eaten raw right off the stems or cooked. They have a high vitamin C and B1 content, and perfect for jams, sauces, tarts or as a simple accompaniment in salads, garnishes, or drin (read full article)

Blueberry Oatmeal muffins

posted July 29, 2010 in What's Cooking in Kentucky

I have tried many blueberry muffin recipes to get away from using the packaged stuff.  Up until this recipe I had never found one I wanted to make again.  These are not traditional blueberry muffins – they are even better. Blueberry Oatmeal M (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)

Multigrain Pancake (Cheela )

posted July 25, 2010 in Indian Food, Easy Indian Recipes

Today on Sunday when I rolled out of bed, my mind started planning for today's meals. Today there was no rush-hour and I could serve a good healthy brunch to my family. Something which would be filling, tasty, appealing to the eyes and somethi (read full article)

One Pot Rice with Olive Vegetable

posted July 25, 2010 in Pig Pig's Corner

Do you bother cooking for yourself if you are home alone? Because I don't. I usually eat whatever I can find in the kitchen but very often cereal or 3-in-1 Milo. The only thing that I'd cook for myself is oats. Oats with matcha, agave nectar and a t (read full article)

What Does Synchronized Swimming, Banana Cream Pie, Alex Mac & Mario Cart All Have in Common?

posted July 24, 2010 in Iowa Girl Eats

HELLO! Have you let out a big breath yet? It’s the weekend! After work I went over to a friend’s parent’s house to chat and pick up a little somethin’ somethin’. You see, this friend of mine recently got engaged and t (read full article)

Danica’s Daily SHOP PROMO ~ Don’t miss it!

posted July 23, 2010 in Danica\'s Daily

This morning I woke up thinking about MMMMMM, Muffins!  LOL ~ funny name.  Really, since it has been cooler here in the mornings, I really wanted to try out my new Better Oats Oatmeal. I LOVE reading all the fun things the (read full article)

So many new things, so little time…

posted July 22, 2010 in Danica\'s Daily

Happy Hump Day all!  I am glad you all liked My Wordless Wednesday pictures today.  I have to say I LOVE them too, but, I might be a bit impartial.  Do you all remember when I first got my Blackberry Storm but then tra (read full article)

How To Free Yourself From Measuring Cups

posted July 21, 2010 in Susannah\'s {Kitchen} Aprons

The “Montessori Method” of MeasuringDawn Viola is a food writer at Wicked Good Dinner. Following is an excerpt from her article, "Four Steps to Freeing Yourself From Measuring Cups" which appeared at BlogHer. Like Dawn, I’m all in favor of lear (read full article)

Cherry Crumble

posted July 20, 2010 in Snacksgiving

Hope the summer is finding you happy, eating loads of ice-cream, and planning, or maybe enjoying a good summer break. Or returning from one, and planning for the next one?. Isn't planning for vacation as enjoyable as the vacation itself? I love dream (read full article)

Understanding Different Types of Bread

posted July 20, 2010 in Plentyonyourplate

Here is DAY TWO in POYP’s short ‘how to’ of the wonderful world of Bread making… DAY TWO: UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF BREAD There are several types of bread, each have their own special features (read full article)

Healthy Homemade Fruit Thin Bars (Think Fig Newtons...)

posted July 19, 2010 in Art Food & Motherhood

I am always on the look out for healthy homemade snacks and luckily I have lots of friends who are willing to share their recipes. My friend, Jane & I swap cookbooks, which is a really nice way to gain some new recipes, complete with feedback fro (read full article)

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