Category Archives: Reviews

Maple-Pecan Sweet Potatoes from Vegan Holiday Kitchen

It’s hard to believe Thanksgiving is coming up so soon! And who doesn’t look forward to eating all that special holiday food? It’s always great when you can find delicious and healthy holiday recipes, which is why I was so … Continue reading

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Filed under Autumn/Thanksgiving, Books, Food and Recipes, Healthy Eating, Reviews, Seasonal, Side Dishes, Vegetables

A Savory Focaccia from Artisan Pizza and Flatbread in Five Minutes a Day

There’s a brand-new book that has just come out by the bestselling authors of Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day and Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a Day. Have you seen it? It’s called Artisan Pizza and Flatbread in Five … Continue reading

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Filed under Books, Cookbooks, Food and Recipes, Healthy Eating, Main Dishes, Reviews, Yeast Breads/Rolls

Sonoma Pasta Salad from The New Sonoma Cookbook

When I heard The New Sonoma Cookbook (Sterling Publishers) would be published this month, I was looking forward to the opportunity to review it. The cookbook was said to have “more than 200 new ways to celebrate the wholesome, sun-drenched flavors … Continue reading

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Red Potatoes with Clarified Butter, Onions, and Rosemary from Cristina Ferrare’s Big Bowl of Love

There’s a great new cookbook that I had the opportunity to review–Cristina Ferrare’s Big Bowl of Love. You may have heard of Cristina Ferrare’s cooking show with the same name on OWN (the Oprah WinfreyNetwork). Her cookbook is filled with … Continue reading

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Lizzie’s Sour Cream Pound Cake from At My Grandmother’s Knee

A new cookbook, At My Grandmother’s Knee, which I had the pleasure of reviewing, celebrates food, family, and warm memories. It’s filled with 166 treasured recipes shared by Southern women who inherited them from their grandmothers, along with special memories about … Continue reading

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Filed under Books, Cakes/Coffecakes, Cookbooks, Food and Recipes, Reviews

Juicing Recipes from The Everything Juicing Book

I haven’t done a lot of juicing, but when I received a copy of The Everything Juicing Book to review, it made me want to juice more! Not only does this book include a wide variety of simple and unique juice … Continue reading

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Filed under Beverages/Smoothies, Food and Recipes, Healthy Eating, Healthy Living, Reviews

Mediterranean Blend Veggies with Fresh Lemon Dressing and Southwestern Blend Veggies ‘n Chicken

I made these delicious and healthy organic veggies the other day, using the Whole Foods Market 365 Everyday Value Mediterranean Blend frozen vegetables. I added a Fresh Lemon Dressing on top, which was a nice lemony, tangy, finishing touch. I also made this yummy … Continue reading

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Filed under Food and Recipes, Healthy Eating, Main Dishes, Reviews, Salads and Dressings, Side Dishes, Vegetables

Sweet and Juicy Blackberry Crumble

A few days ago, I told you about a great line of products available at Whole Foods Market–the 365 Everyday Value organic frozen fruits and veggies. I made a delicious Very Berry Smoothie with their Frozen Berry Blend and I decided to make … Continue reading

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Filed under Food and Recipes, Fruit, Healthy Eating, Other Desserts, Pies, Tarts, Cobblers, Reviews

Very Berry Smoothie and Whole Food’s Frozen Berry Blend

Do you ever shop at Whole Foods Market? I love going there whenever I have the chance! The closest one to me is about an hour and a half away, so I stock up on things when I go. I … Continue reading

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Monster Cookies and the Monster Doodle iPad App

This is a post about two monstrously good things…a recipe for some yummy Monster Cookies and a fun iPad App called Monster Doodle. They kind of go hand in hand…you and your kids can bake up a batch of these … Continue reading

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Filed under Cookies/Bars/Brownies, Creative Inspiration, Food and Recipes, Original Photography, Reviews