Food

Butternut Squash Puff Pastry Trucks

by Marie January 12, 2012

Guest post by Ariela of Sweet Happy Life When my son was a baby he loved butternut squash. In fact, he liked it so much that during one check-up our doctor was all: “Does he eat a lot of squash? Because he’s starting to turn orange.” Flash forward 16 months and do you think he [...]

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Two Cookie Hearts Beat as ONE

by Marie January 11, 2012

I couldn’t resist with that title for these Valentine Heart Cookie Sandwiches… I love me some U2! And these little cookie hearts were meant to beat as one! They are perfect and cute and pink with red sprinkles. What is not to LOVE?! Supplies for Valentine Heart Cookie Sandwiches: your favorite cookie dough red food [...]

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Rich Meyer Lemon Curd

by Lindsey January 4, 2012

I always get excited for citrus season. Cute little clementines, juicy blood oranges, tiny key limes, grapefruits as big can be, and sweet Meyer lemons. Meyer lemons are a bit sweeter than regular lemons and have a darker rind. They are a cross between a regular lemon and a mandarin orange. Even though they’ve been around [...]

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Sweet Potato Kale Soup

by Two Peas December 28, 2011

The New Year is right around the corner and I am sure some of us are already thinking about healthy eating. If healthy eating is one of your New Year’s goals, make this Sweet Potato Kale Soup. It is easy to make and good for you. The soup is colorful thanks to the orange sweet [...]

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Loaded Breakfast Quesadillas

by Lindsey December 22, 2011

Between nagging my kids to get their shoes on and find their backpacks, breakfast time can be hectic and stressful. I’m always trying to think of quick, tummy-filling breakfasts to give them a good start for their day. That goes for school days and school holidays. My kids are out now for 10 days and [...]

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Creamy Peppermint Bark Tart

by Lindsey December 8, 2011

For days I’ve been dreaming of turning my favorite Christmas candy into a creamy tart. Oh…I love peppermint bark. I finished up the breakfast dishes, put a movie on for the kids, and got to work. My kids ran back and forth checking on the tart’s progress; sampling a spoonful of pudding or eating a [...]

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Hanukkah Ideas, Holiday Bake Along, and a Sewing Contest

by Marie December 8, 2011

Take a peek at a few places I’m posting this week. Lots of fun for the holidays. Ideas and craft for a Hanukkah celebration, over at Baby Center’s Momformation. I love this treat pouch by Martha Stewart pictured below, so cute! The holidays are all about baking, right! Here’s a round up of some delicious [...]

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Oatmeal Pistachio Cranberry Cookies

by Two Peas November 23, 2011

I know Thanksgiving is tomorrow, but I am already excited about Christmas. I love Christmas music, trimming the tree, holiday parties, and all of the other festivities, but the best part is the holiday baking. I go cookie crazy! I am kicking off the holiday season with these Oatmeal Pistachio Cranberry Cookies. These cookies are [...]

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The Best Mashed Potatoes You’ll Ever Make

by Lindsey November 16, 2011

Think that’s a bold claim? The best mashed potatoes? You’ll have to give this recipe a try and see if I’m right. Thanksgiving is next week. Millions of families will be serving mashed potatoes slathered in gravy. There is nothing worse than having subpar mashed potatoes. Gravy, my friends, does not cover up all mashed [...]

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Saturday Spotlight: Pumpkin Recipes

by Marie November 5, 2011

I think pumpkin is one of my all time favorite addition to recipes. I think it could literally be added to anything. In fact, I just made my mom a birthday cake and added a cup of pumpkin to a spice cake mix instead of oil and it turned out fantastic! Well, here are 6 [...]