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Homemade Lara Bar Recipe

It is important to have healthy snacks on hand so that you aren’t tempted to grab something that isn’t.   The trick is to plan ahead,  pre-wash and chop your veggies and lettuce, make double batches of your whole grains … Continue reading

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dark chocolate toasted coconut banana pops

I started loving chocolate covered bananas while I was living in Guatemala. People would sell them right from there freezers for 25 cents or less. Because they were so cheap it was hard not to buy three or four of … Continue reading

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Honey Kissed Dried Apples

Isaiah and I had a great time making these fun snacks. To be honest I had a whole box of apples and I was trying to get as much as I could done during his nap, when he woke up … Continue reading

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Fast Almost Homemade Salsa

Tomatoes are not in season yet, and salsa can be expensive, the solution make your own with canned tomatoes and fresh ingredients. My Aunt taught me this great trick, you can make salsa in five minutes using a can. It … Continue reading

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Spicy Sweet Potato Fries

Sweet potato fries are a staple in our house. I have made them a lot of different ways, but this is by far is my favorite recipe it comes from 12 Steps to Whole Foods. I love the kick to … Continue reading

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Maple Cinnamon Candied Nuts

Busy, busy, busy. We are in the middle of a kitchen remodel! We just bought a new house, and we are working on creating my dream kitchen (or close to depending on how expensive it keeps getting)! Scotty, my sweet … Continue reading

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