Category: Appetizers & Snacks
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Carbohydrate Power Smoothie
A few friends have asked what type of smoothie I drink before a long ride. I found this one in The Ultimate Smoothie Book and modified by adding ice. It has 31.1g carbohydrates and I love it! I usually drink it with peanut butter and banana toast and also lots of water on my way…
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January lunch box challenge– SOLVED!
I just sat down with my kids to tackle the lunchbox questions for January. If I knew what days I was packing lunches and what I was packing, my mornings would go much easier. I decided to enlist the kids’ help. Here’s what we did: I showed my oldest the school lunch menu for January.…
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Weight Watching Wednesday: Smart Snacking
Snacking gets a bad rap… because it is most often junk that we snack on. But if you change that to healthy snacks, and plan for them, you could actually be doing your body a favor. At Weight Watchers, they suggest you eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day. And I would bet…
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Apple Butter Adventure… I can can!
I am so sorry to keep you hanging on the final chapter of my October 2008 Apple Butter Adventure. It’s been a very full week and now I have a few minutes to bring you up to date: After three days of simmering, my apple butter was finally ready for canning. And, no, before this…
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The applebutter adventure continues…
After nearly three days of simmering, my applebutter is finally ready for canning! Here’s what has happenned since my last post: (I know the anticipation must be getting to you. I mean, this is crazy exciting stuff. Okay, maybe not THAT exciting.) Yesterday I continued simmering the applebutter (yes, that was day 2) in the slowcooker and…