By Laura Moll Coble (Laura is also author of Value Meals for Busy Moms) I don’t know about you, but my most frustrating shopping experiences happen at the grocery store! It never seems to fail that when I think I have about $50 worth of groceries in my basket, they add up to $100. I […]
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Pumpkin is loaded with Nutrition
Pumpkin is loaded with an important antioxidant, beta-carotene which is converted to vitamin A in the body with many essential health benefits. It is also a good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol), B vitamins such as Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate and important minerals such as Iron, […]
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Monday Menu – Layered Mexican Lasagna
Ed Note: This recipe was adapted by my sister who got it from a Pampered Chef Consultant/friend. She serves it to company with a big green salad, guacamole, and extra tortilla chips. It’s delicious. I would like to hear from my Real Food Friends on how to make this “healthier”. Ingredients: 1/4 cup lightly packed […]
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Roasted Tomato Marinara Sauce
After I finished the apple sauce Saturday, Belinda and I still had time to chop up the end-of-the season tomatoes to make roasted marinara sauce. The beauty of this recipe is that you use what you have including tomatoes that are going over the hill. Oven roasted vegetables of any kind are extra flavorful and […]
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Baked French Toast
BAKED FRENCH TOAST I like to treat myself and the family to an extra special breakfast Saturday or Sunday morning. Try this sometime soon! 1 loaf French Bread – slice 1 1/2-2 inches thick Place bread slices in a 13X9 buttered pan close together. 6 large eggs 1 1/2 cup milk (full fat is best) […]
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Holiday Planning -List Week-Oct 3-8
I believe the best way to avoid holiday stress is by starting your planning now. It doesn’t need to be complicated, either. This is the first week devoted to putting your thoughts and details down on the various forms provided or make your own. Details follow. Week #1: Items to Do (excerpted from the 12 […]
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Busy Mom Strategies for Grocery Shopping
Photo courtesy of http://recipes.slides.kaboose.com Whether you are facing a difficult pregnancy, recovery from surgery, other long term illness, death of a loved one or other losses, or just a busy mom, there are times when we really need to simplify grocery shopping and menu planning drastically. Recently, I haven’t had the energy to do much […]
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Navy ‘n French Green Bean Soup
Ed Note: I made this soup last night to serve at Mentoring Moms. It smelled as good as turkey baking in the oven according to my daughter. Used by Permission from Soups and Muffins by Sue Gregg Makes 8 Servings Soak beans in water during the day or overnight: 8 cups water 2 cups navy […]
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Fresh and Wyld Farmhouse Inn & Gardens
AKA The Farmhouse, Paonia, Colorado Great recipes for using seasonal veggies like Chard, Kale, Corn, and Zucchini follow: The following recipes are courtesy of renowned Aspen Chef Dava Parr (Paonia, resident). Chef Dava was pleased to share her delicious recipes with us and The Rocket (also known as Arugula) Salad was totally awesome! I learned […]
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Father’s Day Picnic – Erickson Springs, CO
Erickson Springs is a camping/picnicing area about 45 minute drive from here. With the gorgeous Anthricite River rushing through, we go there often. We decided to roast hot dogs, make Somemore’s and play Rummicube, all outdoor/family camping traditions. The weather was picture perfect. The Ragged Mountains and Antricite provided a heaven-made backdrop. I am finding […]
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