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Hurray! It’s Spring! You know what that means? It’s time to celebrate the re-birth of man with EASTER! And with Easter comes Easter Egg Hunting! Why do we hunt for Eggs? Two reasons: The egg shape is very similar to the shape of the tomb that Christ arose from. Because eggs were a symbol of the… Continue Reading
I love this time of year… Because it means that Spring is right around the corner! In fact, I even saw some tulips trying to poke up in my garden! I always feel a sense of accomplishment when Spring comes – a sigh of oh-my-goodness-I-made-it-through-another-winter!! LOL! With St. Patrick’s Day comes McDonald’s Shamrock Shakes -… Continue Reading
These turkey meatballs were a fantastic hit with the kiddos, and little did the kids know that these are far healthier for them than the pre-cooked frozen meatballs that can be bought at the store – it’s a bonus that these are also cheaper to make at home!… Continue Reading
This stew is an excellent source of vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6 and B12, magnesium, iron and zinc. It’s also great for those weeks when your evenings are busy, simply prep this meal in the morning, then pour stew into the slow cooker – dinner will be ready and waiting when you get home!… Continue Reading
Because it’s Tech Tuesday I had originally intended to share a post about the iphone apps that I’m using to make me a faster runner. Then I realized that Thursday is Thanksgiving in the US and 90% of you, my dear readers, are American. This means that my Tech Tuesday post will mean more to… Continue Reading
I must admit I’ve definitely had my share of cookie blunders – cookies that would be best used as a paper weight, not as a treat, but I’ve finally found that APPLESAUCE is the secret to a soft, chewy, wonderful cookie. This recipe will keep your kids coming back for more, but that’s ok because… Continue Reading
In my house, I love to find ways to make healthy eating FUN! And dessert is definitely no exception! This dessert is for the kid in all of us – afterall it’s hard to resist the the sweet flavor of a frozen banana that has been covered with a thin coating of shiny chocolate and… Continue Reading
Hey everyone! It’s food friday! Yanno what that means? It’s time for me to share a family favourite recipe – and time for you to link up your family favourite recipe so I can give it a try (yes, this is me being too lazy to find new recipes myself …). This week I’d like… Continue Reading
This is a guest post from my dear friend Katrina aka @craftsbykatie, who blogs at the fabulous Life With Katie. Katie is a finalist for Mamavation Campaign 10, a weight loss support group for moms in social media. Hi all! I wanted to share with you one of my family’s favorite recipes. We call it… Continue Reading
Here’s a recipe for the healthy and yummy protein smoothie that I make for breakfast everyday…. Continue Reading
I LOVE LOVE LOVE baked goodies…. Cakes, cookies, brownies andd cupcakes… mmmmm… cupcakes! But unfortunately these usually come with a high price in the form of calories. You know the saying… A moment on the lips is a lifetime on the hips. Ahhh – but you don’t need to sacrifice anymore because you can keep… Continue Reading
I read an interesting article today about how Google indexes blogs & recipes with micro formatting to show up in a recipe search (Google Recipe View: http://www.google.com/landing/recipes/). Here’s the article in case you’re interested: http://sushiday.com/recipe-seo-plugin/ Basically if you aren’t formatting the recipes on your blog right, then they aren’t being indexed by google to be… Continue Reading
This past weekend I threw a Hawaiian Luau party for my little Brookie and was faced with a challenge… What do I feed our guests? I quizzed people on Twitter and the Bookieboo Forums and came up with: Pulled Pork sandwiches, grilled pineapple, and tortilla chips with mango salsa. The mango salsa I choose …… Continue Reading