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Over the years, I have worked hard to provide my family with the best environment I possibly can. I use organic and real foods in the house. I bake, I cook, and I work hard to make healthy and clean eating easy for my family. I use all organic and/or natural products where I can. I am in no one over the top and…
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Until the past few weeks, I have really refused to admit I was in mid life. Not sure why, just was in a bit of denial. But, with the kids going back to college and probably never really coming home again; spending a lot of time with my family; and having conversations with some friends my age, I have come to grips with where I…
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Before we moved to Omaha, I made all my own yogurt; greek style from milk I picked up at a local farm. I used raw milk and often times, I was lucky to get enough goat milk to make a batch or two. People thought I was crazy and that I spent way too much time on it. But, the truth is, it only took…
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Trying to be creative and meet the nutritional needs of my triathlete is always on my front burner, both literally and figuratively speaking! This time of year is just so chock full of great ingredients that I’m usually not at a loss for ideas. But, I always seem to gravitate towards the tomatoes. When you can’t have them year round with the same flavor and…
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Summer is one of my favorite seasons. Well, the fact is, I love all of the seasons, just for very different reasons. Summer is my favorite foodie season with all of the wonderful colorful, organic fruits and vegetables that are available. I spend a lot of time small batch canning and freezing our favorites to get us through the rest of the year, especially the…
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Yes, it is there. Yes, it can be bad. Yes, it can be really bad. Yes, you should still go to China. And, I will be going back! Dana ZuckerI am a home cook that does things my way. In my kitchen, I make breakfast, pack lunches, prepare snacks, and cook dinner. During the week, we eat real food that is homemade, organic, and local….
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Did you know it’s super easy to Grill Pizza? It’s delicious too! Check out our recipe for homemade pizza dough to throw on your grill! Did you know you can make homemade pizza on the grill anywhere? Even if you don’t have a back yard! It is crispy and warm and can be made with whatever toppings you have on hand. Plus, it’s super easy…
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You book your trip because a friend said it was their “best trip ever”. You don’t do your own research or check out other reviews, because you figure your friend wouldn’t steer you wrong and if they like it, you’ll like it. After all, it does seem like the place is just your style. Then this happens…your luxury travel expectations and reality collide. Believe me,…
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I will stand up now and declare I have pretty awesome kids and I am not just saying that. I’m just not sure how we did it. Have they had their moments? Why, yes, of course, but nothing major. Like once they hit each other, yes, just once, and I blame it on jet lag and too many delayed planes. I wanted to hit…
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Do you need a light lunch or a quick snack after that afternoon work out? Having friends or family over and need an appetizer plate? Or, just don’t feel like having a regular meal for dinner? Then, a Mediterranean Platter can be the perfect choice. In the summer, I always have eggplants and fresh veggies on hand that are available from the garden or the…
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I was off on a 3 week adventure when Ricardo sent me this wonderful, sexy new hard case 4 wheel roll on. I am one of those “stuck on my luggage” people. I like what I have been using for years, only because it’s what I know. But, I have aways had hard case envy when I see them rolling through the airport. I was…
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SUMMER WITH THE KIDS – FIRST TIME IN 9 YEARS! Let me say that again – This will be the first summer in 9 years that our kids will be home. The question that often comes next when I say this is, “Oh, do they usually spend it with another parent?” NO! David and I are their parents, but we have spent the summers alone…
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