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The older I get, the more I appreciate simple things that save me time. If you’ve been here a while, you know I like simple recipes. Tons of ingredients aren’t my thing. I like straightforward, no muss no fuss in the kitchen, because most days, my time is short. No bake cookies make me a very happy lady and the…
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I told you last month about a fun new milk beverage hitting the dairy shelves in grocery stores called MilkWise. The same great taste of milk with less calories and more calcium-and it comes in three varieties. New England consumers got a chance to taste some of this fun new beverage throughout September and October as this cute little truck…
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Brown butter is beyond amazing. I’m obsessed. It all began with my friend Jenni’s Brown Butter Krispie Treats and it’s never stopped…this time, we have brown butter cupcakes with cinnamon sugar frosting. Downright sinful. I’m not apologizing. They are divine. Brown Butter Cupcakes Cupcake Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 Tbsp baking powder 1/4 cup sugar 3/4 cups…
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Oh protein, let me count the ways that I love you. You build my muscles big and strong, you keep away hunger pains, you are a big component in my weight loss journey and you do so many good things for the body. Let’s just say that we are a little obsessed with this magical macronutrient. Many people don’t consume enough…
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We bake a lot. Most weeks we are baking 4-6 days a week – dozens and dozens of muffins and cookies, pumpkin bars, cupcakes, cakes, and more. It’s a messy job. I’ve been planning to organize the supplies that I use regularly but I just keep putting it off. This week I received a Dymo Label Manager and I knew…
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I’m always up for finding new ways to support our local schools. Living in a small town, we see very quickly where budget cuts impact our schools, and as a mom, I want to do what I can to support the teachers and staff in the school community. It’s important. I’ll continue to do this long after my kids graduate…
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