They say “easy as pie,” but to me, pie can be a lot of work, especially when it comes to […]
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					Posted in Desserts & Snacks, Recipes
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13 November, 2012 – 5:17 pm
					Tagged almond flour, blackberries, cobbler, comfort food, cooking, dairy-free, dessert, food, fresh ingredients, gluten-free, grain-free, paleo, recipe
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Autumn weather is upon us, and once again our kitchen windows are steamy from kettles bubbling on the stove. Here […]
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					Posted in Freezer Meals, Main dishes, Recipes, Soups
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6 November, 2012 – 1:28 pm
					Tagged black beans, chili, comfort food, cooking, dairy-free, fall, food, fresh ingredients, gluten-free, grain-free, main dishes, recipe, soup, vegetarian, venison
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It’s easy, economical, and healthful to cook your own dried black beans to use in soups or chili instead of […]
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For a little bit of side-dish elegance, oven roasted green beans are a great option. Roasting caramelizes the outsides and […]
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					Posted in Holiday, Recipes, Sides
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30 October, 2012 – 2:20 pm
					Tagged comfort food, cooking, dairy-free, food, fresh ingredients, gluten-free, grain-free, green beans, holiday food, paleo, recipe, sides, Thanksgiving food, vegetarian
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For those who can tolerate wheat, I’m sharing this recipe that was a favorite from the days when my husband […]
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Why is brunch such an awesome meal? Is it the fact that it gives us options like crispy bacon, flavorful […]
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					Posted in Recipes
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23 October, 2012 – 7:08 pm
					Tagged Breakfast & Brunch, brunch, comfort food, cooking, dairy-free, food, gluten-free, grain-free, paleo, recipe
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With their delicate, tangy flavor and shortbread crust, almond bars are a favorite crowd-pleasing dessert. They’re also high in sugar. […]
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					Posted in Beverages & Smoothies, Desserts & Snacks, Recipes
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16 October, 2012 – 6:00 pm
					Tagged baked goods, bars, comfort food, cooking, dairy-free, dessert, food, gluten-free, grain-free, lemon, paleo, recipe, snack
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When my husband brought home the beets that were on my grocery list, they were attached to the most beautiful […]
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					Posted in Recipes, Salads, Sides
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9 October, 2012 – 1:31 pm
					Tagged beet greens, cooking, dairy-free, food, fresh ingredients, gluten-free, grain-free, paleo, recipe, salads, sides, superfood, Whole30
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Mashed potatoes can be fat-laden and delicious or less rich and still delicious. My mother-in-law made fantastic mashed potatoes. I […]
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					Posted in Holiday, Recipes, Sides
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2 October, 2012 – 4:46 pm
					Tagged Christmas food, comfort food, cooking, dairy-free, food, gluten-free, grain-free, holiday food, mashed potatoes, paleo, potatoes, recipe, sides, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving food, vegetarian
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Fresh red, juicy cherries just can’t help but bring a little happiness. What’s more, they promote sociability. You can eat […]
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					Posted in Desserts & Snacks, Recipes
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25 September, 2012 – 3:45 pm
					Tagged cherries, comfort food, cooking, dairy-free, dessert, food, fresh ingredients, gluten-free, grain-free, ice cream, recipe
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Gravy is something I very seldom make except on holidays, so in case you’re like me and have to refer […]
				 
				
					Posted in Holiday, How-To, Recipes, Sauces Seasonings Condiments
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25 September, 2012 – 2:53 pm
					Tagged brown rice flour, Christmas food, comfort food, condiment, cooking, dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free, gravy, holiday food, paleo, recipe, sauce, sides, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving food
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In a news report during London summer Olympics coverage I heard that Brits drink on average five cups of tea […]
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