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January 11, 2017

Decadent Loaded Mashed Potatoes

Mashed potatoes aren’t just for Thanksgiving, and they certainly don’t need gravy to taste delicious. These decadent loaded mashed potatoes are not light nor are they low in calories. My daughter and I like to eat them as a meal while my husband prefers to have them paired with veggies and meat. I like to start off with organic russet potatoes, but I’ve also used red or yellow potatoes when I didn’t have russet potatoes on hand. I scrub the potatoes really well before peeling them and removing any dark spots. Try to cube the potatoes in roughly the same…

Gluten Free Stuffing Muffins

November 30, 2016

Heather L

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Gluten Free Stuffing Muffins

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A large turkey, several pounds of mashed potatoes, a large batch of stuffing, gravy, and lots of veggies grace our Thanksgiving table every year. Of course, there are usually plenty of baked goods including pumpkin pies. I enjoy putting together a big feast for my little family. It makes me feel good to provide a delicious meal that they enjoy. Now that we’re on the west coast, we’ve already watched the football game for the day, so meal time is all about relaxing family time. Our Thanksgiving traditions include starting our Christmas movie marathon while eating our Thanksgiving meal. Munchkin…

Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs at High Altitude

May 11, 2016

Heather L

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Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs at High Altitude

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Perfect hard boiled eggs at high altitude aren’t always easy, but this technique never lets me down. I have perfect hard boiled eggs every time. This technique even works well for farm-fresh eggs.

Food Tip: Easy On-the-Go Deviled Eggs

Food tip on how to easily take deviled eggs on the go

July 2, 2015

Heather L

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Food Tip: Easy On-the-Go Deviled Eggs

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Deviled eggs are a family favorite around our house. They are the perfect picnic food, but it’s not always easy to get them from point a to point b without a mess. This little tip allows us to transport the deviled eggs easily with no mess.

Homemade Canned Cranberry Jelly

November 24, 2014

Heather L

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Homemade Canned Cranberry Jelly

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Munchkin and Daddy love their cranberry jelly. You know. The kind that comes out of the can in the shape of a can. This year, I really wanted to make my own so I could control the ingredients. I was able to use organic ingredients that were not processed or minimally processed. I decided to keep the skins on the cranberries so I used the blender to create the puree. I also decided to add just a little orange extract for a little brightness. I found the cute half pint jars and used those in addition to regular wide mouth…