Memorial Day Recipes

Posted on May 23, 2013

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While most of the country is celebrating Memorial Day, Joe and I will be packing boxes. We’re moving next week so life is kind of hectic right now. Nate is fascinated with all the boxes, tape, and packing supplies. He likes to pull things out of the boxes faster than I can get them in.

I’ve also has a little anxiety about packing up my kitchen gear. I know it’s a short period of time but I find myself worried that I’ll ‘need’ something and not be able to get to it. Maybe I’m a little too attached to my baking pans, pots, and dishes.

On another note, for those of you new to navigating summer cookouts, check out the article I wrote for Life Your Way: Surviving Summer Cookouts on an Allergy-Friendly Diet. I’ve included five great tips for enjoying yourself no matter what.

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Posted on May 20, 2013

Slightly Indulgent Tuesday; 05/21/13

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Thanks again for taking the time to stop by Slightly Indulgent Tuesday this week! Last week there were over 60 recipes shared at SIT. If you’re looking for something new to try at your Memorial Day gathering this weekend, check out the Raw Lemon Cheesecake Bars I made. Also, the SIT archives are a tremendous [...]

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Posted on May 20, 2013

Raw Lemon Cheesecake Bars

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Removing dairy from my diet has completely impacted how I bake. I still miss it – not how sick it made me – but I miss the creaminess, the simplicity, the ease with which I could pull cream cheese, Greek yogurt, or sour cream out of the refrigerator and whip up a lovely dessert. But, [...]

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Posted on May 18, 2013

Weekend Cooking & Pinterest Finds {May 18, 2013}

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I’ve decided to add a weekly post about interesting recipes, ideas, and tips for living well I’ve come across during the week. Lately I’ve been more active on Pinterest, and thought it would be fun to share some of my favorites with you. This week has been super hectic. We’re moving in just two weeks. [...]

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Posted on May 16, 2013

Dreena’s Falafels (and a FABULOUS cookbook give-away!)

I met Dreena through Maggie and Ricki. I must say I am so very grateful! Shortly after Nate was born and I started eating a very heavy plant-based diet. Not completely plant based, mind you. But I could just sense that my body needed lots of fresh, whole foods after giving birth to get itself [...]

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