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Turkey sloppy joes are delicious and contain less fat and calories than the typical ones make with beef. And they taste just as good! Learn how to make this classic American dish, homemade sloppy joes, but with a healthier protein. This recipe is easy to follow and will yield enough juicy turkey sloppy joes for a crowd. Come to dinner hungry because this dish makes…
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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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No matter how much I love to cook or how much time I have, it always seems that there are those days I just want to be done making dinner or not do it all! So, I decided I am letting go of my crazy food rules a bit this year and gave myself a challenge of getting a complete dinner done in 30 minutes…
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I love to hear the back stories of products. When I heard the Maddy and Alex story, I got very intrigued and had to try their products. As undergrads at the University of Denver, they decided to start a health food company, because they believe that everyone should have access to healthy food. While they wanted to have great products, they also wanted to make…
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August 30, 2014 It’s another beautiful morning in Mystic and I’m getting fit at 46… David and I walked under the interstate. Being a Saturday and a holiday weekend, the traffic was light. Then, he took off for his run and I did, too. It was nice to head into town along the Mystic River. The view was beautiful and being 6:30 AM, we were…
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When it comes to comfort food and real food, my mom takes the prize hands down. Not only is she a great cook because she’s my mom, but she just also happens to be a professional chef. This recipe for baked cod with fragrant vegetables, made with fennel, onions, cabbage, and potatoes, is one of my twins’ favorites. They always ask for it when…
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August 25, 2014 What a wonderful day! I was getting fit at 46 with my mom. It was the best workout yet. We did about 40 minutes of power walking. She is super fast and we talk the whole time! There was no warm up and no cool down and no breaks. But, we talked and talked, which makes the walking even harder. My parents…
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August 24, 2014 Wow, I never had an official work out today, but I sure as anything felt like I was getting fit at 46! Go figure… We were moving the first of our twins into their college dorm today. I was really too anxious this morning to get out for a run, but that’s probably when you need it the most – to blow…
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August 22, 2014 It was an easy morning. We so took advantage of our cancelled flight last night and lounged in bed, rather than jumping out and hitting our workouts. Well, his workouts. Mine, this week, have been a bit later, but they got done. It was nice not hearing an alarm clock at 4:30AM. We will both go for a run later today, after…
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I made a huge, double batch of these Oatmeal Cookies the morning the twins returned from six weeks in Europe and India. They are one of their favorites. They contain whole grains and are so easy. So, what are you waiting for…. OATMEAL COOKIES Pre-heat oven to 375. INGREDIENTS 1 cup butter – I leave this out the night before, so it is soft in…
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I’m always searching for ways to make easy, healthy, AND tasty meals for my family. It’s not always an easy task, but sometimes I stumble upon a recipe that works on so many levels. These simple, healthy, homemade rice cakes are a favorite in our house, especially for breakfast. We like to add either a poached or fried egg and place on a bed of…
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This White Bean and Escarole Soup Recipe is hearty and easy! It’s the perfect way to warm up on those cold fall and winter days. You can’t beat soup at this time of the year or really, all year round for that matter. I like it because it’s easy to prepare; a meal in a bowl; and generally very healthy. I really had not tried…
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