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Summertime is here and that means there is so much wonderful fresh produce available! But, what do you do with all the abundance? Did you know you could pickle just about anything? Pickling is a great way to preserve your garden’s bounty all year long. There’s no need to be nervous if you’ve never pickled before. In fact, it’s pretty easy and most will say…
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I have to admit that we eat a lot of chicken. I also have to admit that it’s easy to get into a rut making the same meals over and over. So, having a great selection of flavorful chicken recipes to keep things new and exciting is a must for us. With these delicious and flavorful chicken recipes, enjoying chicken will never get boring. I…
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Dinners at our house are all about fresh food made simple and easy. We love to taste the ingredients, not hide them in sauces and seasonings. The food should shine in its true flavors. A vegetable pasta bowl is a perfect example. One of our favorite meals and a staple in our home is fresh from the garden and farmers’ market. It is our Garden…
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If you love radishes like we do, you simply have to try our favorite 3 ingredient Pickled Radish Recipe. It’s so easy, so quick, and oh, so delicious. Spring is here which means it is garden time! We always open our garden with radish and lettuce planting. We just love any and all radishes and eat them in so many different ways. They grow quick, with…
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Making bread is one of those things you either do or you don’t. I have been making bread forever. I love the taste, variety, ability to make a loaf with ingredients I want, and it saves a lot of money. In addition, to me, there is something very peaceful about the process. But many people are intimidated by making their own bread. Are you one…
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Portugal is one of Europe’s hottest travel destinations and for good reason. This small country, nestled on the west coast of the Iberian Peninsula, offers travelers a bevy of rich culture, interesting history, and stunning scenery. But one specific aspect of this beautiful country that especially deserves further exploration is the wide breadth of traditional Portuguese food and drink. From the freshest seafood to an…
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These Berry Baked Chia Oatmeal Cups are hearty and just like eating a muffin! They’re great for a on-the-go breakfast to fuel you up for the day! On hectic weekday mornings, I can hardly remember to make a cup of coffee, let alone try to throw breakfast together. I usually make an egg bake or egg muffins to get us through the week. But lately…
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When spring rolls around, we have a few staples that come out of the recipe box. One of those is tabouli. We love the flavor, the texture, and how many different ways it can be served. Traditionally, spelt Tabbouleh is a Levantine vegetarian salad made with chopped vegetables and soaked bulgur. I swapped out the bulgur years ago and made a couscous tabouli recipe simply…
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If you love chili but want a lighter, healthier version, this slow cooker Bean and Vegetable Chili recipe is perfect for vegans and meat lovers alike! While on vacation we still love to eat well. That means I have spent hours researching where to eat during the planning phase of our trips. Over the years, we have traveled a lot with my hubby’s Ironman training…
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This year, one of my main focuses is to eat more at home and expand my culinary creativity. So far I’ve been sticking to it. For you, that means some great recipes are headed your way for LifeDoneWell like this delicious and healthy turkey bolognese recipe! Let’s begin with this simple yet flavorful take on American-style bolognese sauce. Ground turkey adds flavor without the harmful…
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With the past runaway success of Omaha’s now defunct Ramen Fest, it’s only natural that ramen lovers would hope for more local shops to get their slurp on. Now serving up delicious ramen, and “a bowl above all others” is JINYA Ramen Bar. This new-to-the-Midwest concept, located near 72nd and Dodge, joins Yoshi Ya and Ika Ramen as Omaha’s ramen restaurant trifecta. While the strip…
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Where our food comes from is one of the most important things you should know. And not only the where, but also who is producing the food and are they pouring their heart and soul into that production. I have traveled from Kansas to Belize learning about farmers and food production and recently returned from Iceland. I spent a few days learning about meat, fish,…
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We believe that life should be done well. From travel to food to fabulous finds, life should be lived with gusto, style, and sparkle, along with generosity and kindness. Because a life done well isn’t just about a luxury lifestyle, but it’s a great start!
