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Fallen by Traci Slatton-A book Review

Fallen by Traci Slatton-A book Review

I finished  Fallen a long time ago but have never gotten around to writing its review.  The first thing I will say is I almost gave up on th...
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Recipe for Lettuce Wrap Fish Tacos with Spicy Cabbage Slaw and Avocado

These delicious Lettuce Wrap Fish Tacos were made with leftover grilled fish! (For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes from the...
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Slowly Opening My Eyes

Slowly Opening My Eyes

One of things that I have been working very hard on in therapy and on my own for months now is to stop caring so much about what other peopl...
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Where the hell did my summer go

Where the hell did my summer go

I am sitting here today enjoy my day off (it is a Jewish Holiday so I get the day off) it is cool and crisp. I had a manicure and pedicure a...
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Shrimp, Avocado, and Red Pepper Salad Recipe

A delicious salad with shrimp, avocado, red bell pepper, and celery. (First posted 2007.  Updated with better photos and step-by-step instru...
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Zucchini Fries with Caramelized Onion Dip

Made these zucchini fries tonight for a side dish to go with burgers.  I found the recipe on Pinterest from the website King Arthur Flour . ...
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Recipe for Val's Easy and Amazing Yellow Squash with Tomatoes and Parmesan

A new delicious way to cook summer squash, courtesy of my sister Val! When my sister Val called last week and told me she'd come up with...
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90 Healthy No-Heat Lunches for Taking to Work

This post has 90 healthy options for a no-heat lunch to take to work! During the years I taught elementary school and also worked on this bl...
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Recipe for Black Bean Salad with Jicama, Tomatoes, Cilantro, and Lime

A delicious salad combination with black beans, jicama, tomatoes, cilantro, and lime! (For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recipes ...
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Chuck Roast Chili

I found this recipe in the "Morton's The Cookbook".   I like that this recipe has tender chunks of beef instead of ground bee...
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Double-Bacon Mushroom Burgers

My husband Steve is a burger fiend.  Whenever we are at a restaurant, he goes straight for the manliest man burger he can find on the men...
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Edwards Apple Orchard (Poplar Grove, IL)

It's that time of year again, time to go to Edwards Apple Orchard  (Poplar Grove, IL).  This place is what an orchard should be.  I'...
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Amadeus Cookies... with pistachio/almond filling.

Amadeus Cookies... with pistachio/almond filling.  Sept 2008. 4 years ago. 400 recipes later. My culinary journey continues. This year I sto...
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Vegetarian Whole Wheat Pasta Recipe with Fried Kale, Tomato Sauce, and Goat Cheese

This Vegetarian Whole Wheat Pasta Recipe with Fried Kale, Tomato Sauce, and Goat Cheese is a quick dinner. Sometimes there's nothing mor...
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Leftover Chicken Pesto Salad Recipe with Edamame (or Peas)

Leftover Chicken Pesto Salad is the perfect use for leftover rotisserie chicken! (Updated with step-by-step photos, September 2012.  If you&...
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Recipe for Grilled Salmon Packets with Tomatoes, Olives, Garlic, Thyme, and Saffron

This recipe for Grilled Salmon Packets is something I've made many times for guests. (For Phase One Fridays I highlight Phase One recip...
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Zucchini-Carrot Egg Bake

Zucchini-Carrot Egg Bake... with feta cheese. I've wanted to make a zucchini dish with baked eggs for some time now... even bought the r...
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Fiesta Chowder

I love Fall!  The cooler weather makes me want to spend time in my kitchen and what better to make than my favorite soup.   All the Mexican ...
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