Hey you- Don’t throw me in the trash!!! With a little honey & salt… …you will be handsomely rewarded. * Honey roasted pumpkin seeds are quite the tasty little snack. The salty sweet flavor will get you hooked. If you find yourself pumpkin picking, save some of the seeds and…
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my favorite granola
(Last updated June 9, 2020)A couple years ago, I started making granola at home. I was fed up with buying those overpriced, “healthy” bags from the store. I wanted a recipe that was satisfying yet good for you at the same time. So, why is this one my favorite? It’s all natural, not too…
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homemade pumpkin puree
(Last updated September 14, 2020) Last weekend I roasted a whole pumpkin. When the seasons change from summer to fall, I instinctively want to cook with pumpkin. I crave it; I make muffins, soup, risotto and of course, pumpkin pie. To save on time I usually use organic canned pumpkin. But this year I decided…
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grandpa’s crab sauce
(Last updated September 14, 2020) What did you do last Sunday? We had crab sauce. Grandpa’s crab sauce. It’s an epic event that takes place once a year. So you better be there… We start them young… Go through a lot of napkins… And it’s worth every last stain. * Grandpa’s crab sauce dinner is an…
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warm squash salad with apricot and manchego
(Last updated September 14, 2020)I’m a big seasonal eater. Now that it’s fall, one might think it’s time to gorge yourself on pumpkin muffins and gingerbread lattes (although that does sound tempting…) But for me, seasonal eating means to save your berries for summer and eat your root veggies now! Eating this ways is one…
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