tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31065713054865771152024-03-13T08:24:08.550-05:00This Chick CooksKatie @ This Chick Cookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10446779933660320062noreply@blogger.comBlogger221125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3106571305486577115.post-73295414508068517492012-03-02T07:30:00.000-06:002012-03-02T07:30:00.388-06:00Happy Birthday, Doctor Seuss! 11 Fun Snacks for Kids<div style="text-align: center;">
Did you know that March 2 is Doctor Seuss day?<br />
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What makes you sentimental? My little guy's babyhood is a HUGE one for me. We started reading Dr. Seuss books when he was an infant. One of the very first books that I used to read to him when he was not even old enough to sit up was <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0394810767/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=httpthischicb-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0394810767">Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb</a> . And now he is big enough to read Seuss to me! And his favorites are <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0394800389/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=httpthischicb-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0394800389">Fox in Socks</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0394800168/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=httpthischicb-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0394800168">Green Eggs and Ham</a>. We've probably read them a million times :)<br />
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So, what better way to celebrate than to settle down with your favorite Doctor Seuss book and some fun, healthy snacks and a cute craft?<br />
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First off these little hand print thing 2's are just adorable! I'm just a sucker for anything that involves the kids hand prints :)<br />
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Here are some cute snack ideas to share with that little someone special while you share your favorite Suess tales :)<br />
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<a href="http://tessadomesticdiva.blogspot.com/2012/02/wholesome-banana-donuts-gluten-free.html" target="_blank">Tessa The Domestic Diva</a> shared some wholesome banana doughnuts that are gluten free (and vegan). Those look like they'd be just perfect with a hot cup of yumminess :)<br />
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Want 10 whole foods snacks to take with you on the go? <a href="http://www.beyondthepeel.net/2012/02/10-whole-food-snacks-that-you-can-pack.html" target="_blank">Beyond the Peel</a> shared 10 mouth watering snacks that you're sure to love like homemade almond power bars</div>
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and salt and pepper yam chips. Don't you want to <a href="http://www.beyondthepeel.net/2012/02/10-whole-food-snacks-that-you-can-pack.html" target="_blank">see the other 8</a>?</div>
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These nut butter nuggets from <a href="http://www.naturalgirldiary.com/nut-butter-nuggets.html" target="_blank">Natural Girl</a> make a wholesome little treat with no refined sugars. I know my little guy LOVE to come home from school and find some of these. What person kid wouldn't?<strike> I would not be making them because I want to try them. </strike></div>
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Burnt out on new dinner ideas? Check out 50 easy and delicious chicken recipes from <a href="http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2012/02/fresh-food-friday-50-easy-and-delicious.html" target="_blank">Six Sisters Stuff</a>.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well, I was running late, the house wasn't cleaned up really well the way I wanted it to be, but when I laid out all the rainbow of veggies to make soup, I just knew I had to share the recipe with you all.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The winter might be bleak, but spring is just around the corner, and despite the fact that my house wasn't perfect, I was running late getting the soup going because of my poor, little, sick dog, and I didn't have everything done on my "to do" list, I had to stop and appreciate this simple little pleasure.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The soup was good, and the conversation with a friend was even better.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wanna know the secret ingredient that I love adding to soup? Apple cider vinegar!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> For some reason it adds a wonderful flavor, and despite it's lack of meat the soup was very hearty. It could easily be "manned up" by adding some diced ham, sausage, ground beef or any leftover meat you feel like throwing in.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When we had some for a leftover lunch, I added a bit of ground beef that needed to be used up and it was also delicious that way.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, to get started, gather onions, zucchini, celery, cabbage, tomatoes and some carrots and dice them up. This soup would actually work well with any combo of vegetables you think you'd enjoy.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What's that in the background, the book with the screwdriver set on top? Oh, that is just my classy cookbook holder. A recipe in <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0658002929/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=httpthischicb-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0658002929">The Candida Albican Yeast-Free Cookbook</a> was what inspired this tasty soup and what it is loosely based on. Here's a question for you. Just how much does a recipe have to change to be considered your own? I always wonder... But, back to the soup.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">VEGETABLE MINESTRONE SOUP</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">makes about 4-5 servings</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2-3 tablespoons butter</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 onion, chopped</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 clove of garlic minced</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4 cups of stock</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3 carrots, chopped</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 small zucchini, cut into bite sized pieces</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3 ribs of celery, thinly sliced</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">about 2 cups of finely shredded cabbage or Swiss chard</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 tomatoes, diced</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 teaspoon each dried oregano, dried thyme</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 teaspoon dried parsley</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 teaspoon real salt</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 cup cooked brown rice</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 2/3 cups cooked kidney beans</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Heat the butter over medium/medium high heat and sauté the onion until lightly caramelized. Add the garlic and remaining vegetables and stock (all ingredients up through salt).</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to low. Cover and continue to simmer until vegetables reach your desired softness. I simmered it for about an hour or more, but if you want the soup done quicker, just add the carrots and celery when you cook the onions.</span><br />
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I think I may possibly be the very last blogger to bake some kale chips. And, *gasp of horror* I actually have only started to eat kale in the past year or so.<br />
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I kept wanting to make these, but just never got around to it.<br />
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I asked my little guy if he'd like to try some kale chips and he emphatically said, "Yes!" Because I usually discourage chips since they're not exactly healthy and I think it threw him for a loop that I was almost encouraging him to partake in such an item.<br />
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So my dear husband, a classic meat and potatoes kinda guy, inquired if he would also like to try cow chips. And, again he happily declared that he would. Errr, wait a second... Maybe not... Once he found out what they are he decided maybe that would be a bad idea.<br />
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I guess not everything with the word chips included in the name is delicious after all.<br />
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These turned out to be a pretty tasty snack. Just be careful because there is a fine line between perfectly crispy and burnt :)<br />
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The little guy enjoyed them and hubby said they were better than he expected. I'll take that :)<br />
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First get some delicious kale and preheat your oven to 375.<br />
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Next tear it into little bite sized pieces.</div>
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Once you've got it all torn up, wash it off really well. I did mine in the salad spinner so you I could get it nice and dry.<br />
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Spread the kale out on a baking sheet and spray or drizzle it with some olive oil. Then, stir it around and spray on a bit more oil so that all the leaves are lightly coated.<br />
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I like to use my Misto because that way I can have the oil in spray form without the propellants and extras you get if you buy a bottle of spray oil that is for one time use. The Misto is reusable and you simply fill it with the oil of your choice. I'm not affiliated with their company, I just like the product :)<br />
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Now bake your chips from 7-12 minutes. There is a fine line between done and burnt! The kale on the left is raw and the rest is all cooked.<br />
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With all these pictures it looks like it takes a while to make them, but in reality they come together very easily and quickly. Why don't you go try out the recipe so you can be the last person to make kale chips instead of me? :)<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When you are trying to plan your garden it can be kind of overwhelming to think of where to start.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I remember the first time that we planned our garden we went wild buying all kinds of different seeds and didn't really have any type of plan. We just went to the store, bought what looked good and planted whatever we felt like in rows in a rectangular garden out back.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There was no planning ahead. And guess what?</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We ended up with TONS of radishes and 1 or 2 edibles carrots. And the kicker is that we don't </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">t even like radishes that much in the first place, but LOVE carrots. I am speaking from personal experience here :) </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Plan your garden.</b> It is so worth it.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Since we started our first garden about 8 or 9 years ago, we've learned a lot through trial and error and simple experience. Hopefully these tips will help you as you get ready to plan your garden.</span><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. Determine Your Commitment</span></b><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Figure out how much time you're willing to commit to your garden and how much space you have to use. It is easy to get high ambitions early in the season, but when it comes to actually weeding, watering and tending the garden, it is usually best to start off small. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Think of what your favorite vegetables are and decide which ones you think would be the most beneficial to grow. When we're trying to plan out what we'll plant, I try to grow the more expensive items and buy the cheaper stuff (like carrots) from the store.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.cheapvegetablegardener.com/2009/01/most-profitable-plants-in-your.html" target="_blank">The Cheap Vegetable Gardener</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">has a great chart showing the price per square foot of various vegetables and herbs.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tomatoes are about $15 per square foot, versus cabbage, which is only 50 cents per square foot. So, if you loved both and only had limited room you'd probably want to grow tomatoes and save a lot more money.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.pickyourown.org/countyextensionagentoffices.htm" target="_blank">Find your local extension office</a> and they are an awesome resource to tell you what grows well in your area and suggest some of the best producers and plants for beginners. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The first time you garden, you may wish to start by buying small plants from the store to put out and you can always work your way into starting from seed next season. <a href="http://www.victoryseeds.com/frost/" target="_blank">Determine the date of the last frost</a> in your area to figure out when you should put your plants out. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One of my favorite techniques for gardening is called <a href="http://www.squarefootgardening.org/#!__whatissfg/what_is_sfg" target="_blank">square foot gardening</a>. It involves less weeding and makes your garden a lot easier to maintain. </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">According the squarefootgardening.org you can grow 100% of the crop in 20% of the space of a conventional garden laid out in rows. </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm all over that. Who doesn't want to have more yummy veggies with less time tending the garden?</span><br />
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">the <a href="http://www.mysquarefootgarden.net/easiest-vegetables-to-grow/" target="_blank">easiest vegetables for gardening success</a></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">information about <a href="http://www.mysquarefootgarden.net/plant-spacing/" target="_blank">plant spacing in a square foot garden</a></span></li>
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<li><a href="http://www.5dollardinners.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/container_gardening.pdf" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">printable chart for planning a container garden</span></a></li>
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I hesitated on whether to share this post. I like to stay abreast of current issues and try to make the most informed choices for my family. But, I don't want to hop on every band wagon or be like the boy who cried wolf.<br />
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I want to find that happy medium between being conscientious of possible health issues and simply enjoying God's beautiful gift of life each day.<br />
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That said... Have you ever wondered about BPA? As part of the <a href="http://thischickcooks.blogspot.com/search/label/12%20Weeks%20of%20Healthy%20Christmas" target="_blank">healthy gift series</a> last year, we talked about only buying plastic bottles that are BPA-free and shared <a href="http://thischickcooks.blogspot.com/2011/10/12-weeks-of-healthy-christmas-gift.html" target="_blank">some good water bottle choices</a>.<br />
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So, if you're like me, you probably have a bunch of BPA-free containers, because they're better, right?<br />
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Well, according to a study that was published in the Environmental Health Perspective Journal, BPA free containers are not any better than rest, and may even be worse!<br />
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They tested a variety of containers including containers sold as BPA-free and found that even the containers being marketed as BPA-free leached chemicals that have estrogenic activity. And in some cases, the BPA-free containers leached even more estrogen interfering chemicals than the "regular" plastics.<br />
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What does estrogenic activity mean? It basically means that the bottles are leaching stuff that may interfere with one's natural hormonal balance.<br />
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Great, just what we need. More hormone interfering chemicals when the rates of infertility are soaring and projected to rise even further, and so many women are having problems. (You can read more detailed info on <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bisphenol_A" target="_blank">Wikipedia</a>)<br />
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It might not seem like a big deal, but if you're like me and always on the go toting around a bottle of water it adds up!<br />
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I feel like I'm continuously running somewhere: to school, to the grocery, to bible study or miscellaneous errands. And if you know me you'd know that I always have a bottle of water in tow!<br />
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I guess the time has come to chuck those plastic containers and find <a href="http://thischickcooks.blogspot.com/2011/10/12-weeks-of-healthy-christmas-gift.html" target="_blank">a few well-loved stainless steel water bottle choices</a> to bring into the house as replacements.<br />
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<i>What's your take? Do you avoid plastic water bottles/containers? </i><br />
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Cooking is something that I usually enjoy, but I equally enjoy a quick and easy meal that only takes a few minutes to prepare.<br />
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Even people who love to cook want <strike>a whole bunch of</strike> quickies in the recipe arsenal, right?<br />
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For as many years as I can remember I've been taking my little guy to the library and each time we go I try to get a new cookbook to peruse because I'm frugal like that and don't want to buy a cookbook unless it is chock full of stuff we'd love.<br />
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It's a great book that teaches you about cooking and the why and how of preparing all sorts of dishes.<br />
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It's like learning how to build a foundation so you can start making your own plans, err recipes.<br />
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The pan fried pork chops caught my eye because I'm always on the lookout for a good pork chop recipe. I grew up having barbecued chops and I honestly have to tell you that I've never been a big fan of pork.<br />
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I figured I'd make these easy and quick pork chops because I had some I needed to use up and this recipe was simple and only needed a few ingredients.<br />
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I was shocked at how delicious they were considering the super simple preparation! It is totally the sauce that makes this recipe. From the time I started until we were eating was only 15 or 20 minutes. Yay for quick and easy :)<br />
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PAN FRIED PORK CHOPS AND SIMPLE SAUCE<br />
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4 pork chops<br />
salt and pepper to taste<br />
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Heat a skillet over medium and sprinkle salt and pepper to taste on your chops. Cook over medium for about 4-5 minutes per side or until they reach an internal temperature of 145 (the FDA recently lowered it. It was previously 160). When they're done let them rest for 4-5 minutes before serving.<br />
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As soon as you get the chops going, start the sauce. It is super simple and should be done as by the time the chops are finished cooking.<br />
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1/2 cup stock or water (I've made it both ways and its good, but the stock is best!)<br />
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard<br />
1 tablespoon butter<br />
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Combine the sauce ingredients in a small pan and bring to a boil. Cook until the sauce is reduced by half. If you have any juices from the resting chops, dump those in and serve the sauce over the chops.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It seems as though there is a common perception that whole foods are too expensive if you are on a budget. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While organic foods do cost more, that does not mean that you it is all or none. Today I wanted to share a few tips with you about how I try to maximize those precious budget dollars to get the best nutrition with what we have to spend.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>1. Buy a Whole Chicken instead of Boneless/Skinless Breasts</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Buying a whole chicken is much more economical when you consider the price per pound. I normally try to buy pasture raised chickens from a local farmer, but when I can't get those, I buy the antibiotic/hormone free chickens from the local supermarket for less than 2 dollars a pound (a mere fraction of the cost of boneless breast meat)</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The last chicken I bought cost about 7 dollars. First, I cooked the chicken on low in the slow cooker for about 4-6 hours, then I got all the meat off the bones. Next I put the bones in a stock pot, added some water, onions, celery and carrots, boiled it and voila- homemade stock! (Did you know that an ancient proverb says that good stock can resurrect the dead?)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was able to use half of the meat for one meal and use the other half, along with some of the stock, to make a delicious soup that my family loved!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>2. Know When To Splurge on Organic</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Every year the environmental working group puts out a list of the <a href="http://thischickcooks.blogspot.com/2011/10/can-you-wash-off-pesticides-how-to.html" target="_blank">dirty dozen and the clean fifteen</a>. By simply avoiding the dirty dozen you can avoid about 80 percent of pesticides! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At our house, since we are on a budget, I buy conventional produce for everything except for the dirty dozen and make sure to thoroughly wash all fruits and veggies for at least 30 seconds.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>3. Save Big by Making your Own</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Some items are easy to make and can help you save a lot of money. I make my own yogurt and save 75% by making it!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> A quart of conventional yogurt costs $3. A conventional gallon of milk costs about $3.50 (and it yields 4 quarts of yogurt!). So, if you go through one quart of yogurt per week and make your own yogurt for a whole year you will save over $100!! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That might not seem like a lot by itself, but every little homemade item adds up and together they can equal big savings.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here are just a few items that we make ourselves:</span><br />
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<li><a href="http://thischickcooks.blogspot.com/2012/01/italian-bean-soup-recipe.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Italian Bean Soup</span></a></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://thischickcooks.blogspot.com/2012/01/homemade-lara-bars.html" target="_blank">Cashew Cookie Lara Bars</a></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://thischickcooks.blogspot.com/2012/01/homemade-coconut-cream-pie-lara-bars.html" target="_blank">Coconut Cream Pie Lara Bars</a></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://thischickcooks.blogspot.com/2011/11/potato-corn-chowder-recipe.html" target="_blank">Potato Corn Chowder</a></span></li>
<li><a href="http://thischickcooks.blogspot.com/2012/01/rosemary-walnuts.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rosemary Walnuts</span></a></li>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>4. Start the Day with a Wholesome Breakfast</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.westonaprice.org/childrens-health/morning-nourishment-bountiful-benefits-and-creative-ideas" target="_blank">Breakfast cereal</a> is very expensive and not nearly as nutritious as oatmeal or eggs! So many of the <a href="http://thischickcooks.blogspot.com/2011/12/how-about-some-chocolate-chip-cookies.html" target="_blank">cereals marketed as healthy are actually chock full of sugar</a> and some even have more sugar than a twinkie or a serving of chocolate chip cookies.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Plus, oatmeal is a definite money saver when you compare it to cereal. The average box of cereal costs about $3 and supposedly yields 16 servings, which equates to 19 cents per serving (but I bet that if you actually measured out the cereal you would discover you're eating a lot more than what is stated to be a serving).</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A container of oatmeal with 30 servings costs $3.25, which works out to be about 11 cents per serving. And don't worry about getting bored having the same old oatmeal over and over. Check out the <a href="http://thischickcooks.blogspot.com/2011/12/healthy-things-to-add-to-oatmeal-40-fun.html" target="_blank">40 fun and healthy oatmeal toppings</a>. You could have oatmeal for a month without serving the same flavor twice (not that I'm advocating that). </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And, there are plenty of other <a href="http://thischickcooks.blogspot.com/2011/12/how-about-some-chocolate-chip-cookies.html" target="_blank">yummy and healthy options for breakfast</a> other than just oatmeal and eggs.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>5. Supplement Meat with More Vegetables, Beans and Whole Grains</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bulk up your recipes by adding in some properly prepared beans or grains such as quinoa or brown rice to make your meal stretch a little farther. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When we're having taco salad, we can easily stretch out the amount of meat by adding in some pinto beans. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Or, if you're serving a casserole, you can cut back on the amount of meat without it being too noticeable. We also have a few nights per month that are meatless (and my husband, who is a classic steak and potatoes guy) is good with it!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I guess I could go on and on, but I'll stop at those 5 suggestions on how to maximize your money buying healthy, whole foods.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Whew! It has been a whirlwind week this week! Can you believe that it is already February, 2012?! I had a great time going junk store shopping with some girlfriends and I'm feeling truly blessed and enjoying being able to share more real food recipes with you.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://ramblingsofahappyhomemaker.blogspot.com/2012/01/rendering-tallow.html" target="_blank">Ramblings of a Happy Homemaker</a> shared a post on how to render tallow. She got half a side of grass-fed beef and kindly took pictures to show us how to render the tallow that is so healthy and good for cooking. I bet her house smelled a-mazing when it was cooking! I'm actually on a mission to find a cute container for rendered tallow/lard etc to keep on the counter for seasoning my cast iron skillets...</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is the baked oatmeal recipe that was supposed to be Cherry almond oatmeal, but turned out instead to be cherry juice infused cranberry almond oatmeal.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I know, the horror, right? A supposed "real food blogger" using cherry juice infused cranberries?!? </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well, it all started when I procrastinated making my recipe for <a href="http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=secret%20recipe%20club&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CCkQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsecretrecipeclub.com%2F&ei=FaEuT4uNOIWgtwf_zu3vDw&usg=AFQjCNGT6spfwlq6i0k1WRRpV5SaH7iJKQ&sig2=bxcN5Db311_yyoNU4PASbg" target="_blank">the secret recipe club</a> and then I also needed to take the little guy to the store to buy some socks for crazy sock day at school the following day.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well, in our rush to grab cherries, we got sidetracked by crazy socks and by valentines that could be folded into paper airplanes. Because those just rock a 6 year old's world. What is better than getting 32 paper airplane valentines when there are only 17 kids in your class and you are left to make 15 airplanes for yourself to scatter all around your house?!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So in my defense that is why I used cherry juice infused cranberries. Because they had CHERRY written on the front in big letters and I just grabbed the bag and when I got home and realized it., I was not making another trip to the store so we can just pretend these are cherries and I didn't commit a real food crime, K?</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I found this recipe at <a href="http://www.singerskitchen.com/" target="_blank">Singer's Kitchen</a>. Noelle is a vegan who loves to cook and sing opera. Her <a href="http://www.singerskitchen.com/2011/01/blueberry-oatmeal-smoothie.html" target="_blank">blueberry oatmeal smoothie</a> and <a href="http://ameliefille.blogspot.com/2009/11/cherry-apple-almond-oatmeal-bake.html" target="_blank">cherry almond oatmeal</a> both looked so tasty. But, since it is winter and this would be my 4th month doing oatmeal for the secret recipe club, I just had to go with the cherry almond oatmeal. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cut into slices and serve like a breakfast cake. The little guy who is normally a s-l-o-w eater gobbled this stuff up like it was cake and declared it a signature dish(highest honors here).</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">PS- The winner of the Wholesome Comfort ebook is Karen, who said that her favorite comfort food is cookies! I will be emailing you, Karen.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 cup sliced almonds</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/2 cup dried cherries (or any dried fruit you prefer)</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 apple, grated</span><br />
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Wholesome Comfort is a great resource for those classic favorites but with healthy, whole food ingredients just like the ones I feel good about serving to my own family. The book has all sorts of yummy recipes that are divided 5 sections:<br />
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A few of the tasty sounding recipes include: French Onion Soup, Blueberry Spice Muffins, No-bake Cookies, Scalloped Potatoes, Biscuits, Cinnamon Sugar Pie Treats and even Chocolate Fudge!<br />
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Kate offers 16 GAPS friendly recipes, several grain-free and dairy-free recipes, and she also tells you how to make a classic cream soup to use in place of the MSG laden canned soups that many recipes call for.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A few weeks ago when I made the <a href="http://thischickcooks.blogspot.com/2012/01/homemade-lara-bars.html" target="_blank">homemade cashew cookie lara bars</a>, I got a request from a visitor to make a homemade version of coconut cream pie larabars and so I decided to give it a shot.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">DIY lara bars are simple to make and my little guy called them little dessert balls (because this time I decided to just roll them into balls instead of making bars). </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You can whip them up in just a few minutes and they make a perfect "to go" snack.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These make a perfect lunchbox treat and they are made from wholesome ingredients: dates, almonds and/or cashews, unsweetened coconut and coconut oil. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now put 1/2 cup of almonds in the food processor and run on medium for about 30-60 seconds.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now just form the mixture into balls using your hands, or you can make bars as I described in the <a href="http://thischickcooks.blogspot.com/2012/01/homemade-lara-bars.html" target="_blank">cashew cookie lara bar recipe</a>.</span><br />
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HOMEMADE COCONUT CREAM PIE LARA BARS<br />
makes 4 servings<br />
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1/2 cup almonds (or a mixture of almonds and cashews)<br />
9 dates, pitted<br />
1/2 cup shredded coconut, unsweetened<br />
1 teaspoon extra virgin coconut oil<br />
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Process almonds in food processor on medium until they form crumbs, about 30-60 seconds.<br />
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Add remaining ingredients and process until a a sticky "dough" is formed. It will almost be the texture of clumpy, wet sand.<br />
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Shape into balls and store in refrigerator until ready to serve.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, <a href="http://thischickcooks.blogspot.com/2012/01/how-to-make-sourdough-starter.html" target="_blank">you've made your sourdough starter</a> and you're ready to make bread. If you've ever made a loaf of homemade bread before you know that it has a tendency to get funky really quick! The really awesome thing about sourdough (aside from the delicious taste and <a href="http://realfoodforager.com/5-reasons-to-make-sourdough-your-only-bread/" target="_blank">the 5 great health benefits</a> shared over at Real Food Forager) is that it stays nice and fresh on the counter for a week or so. I keep mine stored on a wooden cutting board covered with a towel. I just store it with the cut side of the bread facing the counter.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now, are you ready to get down to business and make some tasty bread?</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But, if your starter has been sitting in the fridge for a few weeks, it will have separated. The top part is called the hooch (I am also wondering why...) and as long as it hasn't turned pink you should be good to go. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Don't throw out the hooch, as it has something to do with the natural yeast and rising of the bread. Just stir it into the batter and you're ready to go. Make sure you let the starter come to room temperature before you try to mix up your dough!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What you're going to need to make your bread (2 loaves):</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4 cups of starter (at room temperature)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In your food processor, or in a bowl, stir up the starter, salt and a half cup of water. Slowly stir in the flour. You may have to mix with your hands or turn on the food processor. If you need to you can mix in another 1/4 cup of water. I usually only mix in 6 cups of flour. Let your food processor rock and roll for about 10 or so minutes, or you can call it your arm workout for the day and stretching and folding over the dough by hand.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">OK, gently shape your dough into 2 loafs and place in the pans like so:</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here they are after about 8 hours. Maybe I'm just a dork, but I still get excited every time that the bread is just made from water, flour and salt and it rises up so well! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Many homes across the country love to have a delicious glass of OJ with breakfast. Isn't it amazing how they get it to taste so good all year round, as though oranges are not a seasonal fruit?</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I don't know about you, but I usually pay extra to buy the orange juice that is not from concentrate. It's better for you, right? </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wrong!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You may be surprised to learn that the premium pricing actually has a lot more to do with storage costs than higher quality. Your "fresh" juice was probably stored for up to a year before you bought it!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Orange juice companies add chemically created flavorings to orange juice to give it that consistently delicious flavor- and they don't have to list it on the packaging as an ingredient!</b> </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>How do they process the juice?</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Since oranges are seasonal, first they get the juices of the oranges and remove all the oxygen so that the juice may be stored in large vats for up to a year. The problem is, that when the oxygen gets removed they're left with something that is flavorless. When the oxygen gets removed they are also stripping away the natural essence and nutrients.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> So, how do they add back in that delicious flavor we love? <b>They hire fragrance companies, the same ones who manufacture fragrances for perfumes, to chemically create "flavor packs" that give your juice that fresh from the orchard flavor.</b></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The companies use flavor packs, which are chemically created from oils and essences of orange that have been broken down and taken from orange byproducts. Natural, right?</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Different companies have different trademark flavors, and so they mix and match the chemicals to customize the flavor of the juice so that each carton of your favorite brand will taste the same.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Unfortunately, they get away with not listing the "flavor packs" on the ingredient list since they are technically derived from orange byproducts. And yet these flavor packs don't resemble anything found in nature.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">To get your starter going all you have to do is mix rye flour with water, stir until it forms a soupy mixture, cover with cheesecloth and let it sit. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Each day, simply add more flour and water and transfer the mixture to a clean bowl (and recover it with the cheesecloth).</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After just a couple of days your mixture will be bubbly!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Once you have your starter going, it is very easy to maintain. Simply store it in a jar in your refrigerator and it will keep for at least a few weeks without being fed. Alternatively, you may freeze it until you're ready to use it.</span><br />
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SOURDOUGH BREAD STARTER<br />
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2 cups rye flour<br />
2 cups water<br />
6 cups rye flour<br />
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Mix 2 cups of the rye flour and water in a bowl (that is not metal- metal reacts with the starter).<br />
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Cover with cheesecloth and sit on the counter. The next day transfer the mixture to a clean bowl, stir in 1 cup of flour and 1 cup of water (or enough water to make the mixture soupy).<br />
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Every day for a total of 7 days, transfer the mixture to a clean bowl and add 1 cup of rye flour and 1 cup of water.<br />
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The starter will go through a bubbly, frothy stage and will probably have an alcoholic smell.
After 7 days the starter is ready for bread making.<br />
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You'll use 2 quarts for bread making and save 1 quart for your next batch.
Store any unused starter in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well, I am so glad that I had "nothing in the house to make." Otherwise this delicious frittata never would've been created.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's just a simple mixture of caramelized onion, sausage, diced potatoes and kale mixed with some eggs and spices, but boy does it taste good!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The boys in the family really don't like cooked greens so they were a bit skeptical when they spotted the greens. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I say yay for yummy meals with a bit of extra snuck in veggies. And, for dishes of necessity made with everything but the kitchen sink :)</span><br />
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</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">SAUSAGE FRITTATA WITH POTATOES AND KALE</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2-3 tablespoons olive oil</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 medium onion</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">a few handfuls of raw kale (or spinach)</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">half pound of sausage</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1-2 potatoes (Yukon gold or red, preferably organic)</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">6 eggs</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">a few tablespoons cream or milk</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">salt and pepper to taste</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">red pepper flakes if desired</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1/4 -1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dice the onion and potatoes into very small pieces.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cut the stems off the kale and cut it into large pieces.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Heat a few tablespoons of oil in a skillet over medium heat and saute the onions and sausage for 5-10 minutes, or until the sausage is cooked through.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now stir in the potatoes and continue to cook until the potatoes are tender, stirring frequently. This will take about 5-10 minutes.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Add the kale and cook for just a couple of minutes. The kale will be tender and wilted.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Remove your skillet from the heat and in a bowl mix the eggs and a few tablespoons of cream or milk. Add salt and pepper to taste.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Heat a cast iron skillet over medium and butter it well. Add the sausage mixture and pour the eggs over the top. Sprinkle on some rosemary and red pepper flakes if desired. </span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Occasionally lift the side of the egg mixture to let the uncooked egg run underneath. </span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Once the egg is mostly cooked and only runny towards the middle of the frittata, place the skillet under a broiler for 3-5 minutes to finish cooking the eggs.</span></div></td></tr>
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Cookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10446779933660320062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3106571305486577115.post-57528532201361766462012-01-16T07:30:00.004-06:002012-01-16T18:38:44.004-06:00Rosemary Walnuts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-raVlXPIeNys/Tv5dk15GTNI/AAAAAAAABDc/TgDNkUrqgZM/s1600/DSC_0015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-raVlXPIeNys/Tv5dk15GTNI/AAAAAAAABDc/TgDNkUrqgZM/s400/DSC_0015.jpg" width="291" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These rosemary walnuts make a nice switch from plain nuts so if you're looking for a savory nut recipe with just a teeny hint of spice then these fit the bill perfectly.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These are perfect for spicy food lovers and people who don't like spicy stuff. Don't be afraid if you prefer mild foods because I'm actually a big wimp when it comes to spicy stuff and I liked these! And, my husband who LOVES spicy stuff also gave these a thumbs up.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you want a naturally sweetened nut, you may want to check out the <a href="http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=maple%20glazed%20pecans%20this%20chick%20cooks&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CCkQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthischickcooks.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F10%2F12-weeks-of-healthy-christmas-ideas-and.html&ei=Nlv-TqvoGYLBtgeVw4C4Aw&usg=AFQjCNFQh1z3-AfTE0IbLrc3MhOsaOGKBg&sig2=I4MTNhxvK08eHbkB25I3pg" target="_blank">maple glazed pecans recipe</a>.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">PS- What are crispy nuts? They are nuts that have been soaked and dehydrated to reduce phytic acid.</span><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What a cute arrangement. What little girl wouldn't love that?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yum! I don't know if I could make these kabobs for kids without eating it all up myself!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Who would've thought that cheese, raisins and green peppers could be made into a sunflower?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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style="color: #cccccc;">, </span><a href="http://www.deeprootsathome.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">Deep Roots at Home</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">, </span><a href="http://rtheyallyours.blogspot.com/search/label/Homemaker%20Mondays" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">Homemaker Monday</span></a></span></span></div></div></div>Katie @ This Chick Cookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10446779933660320062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3106571305486577115.post-72340397350831431682012-01-12T07:30:00.002-06:002012-01-12T07:37:48.931-06:00The Candida Epidemic<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRXQ0AZ0yxckI6RYRjIbSz2FKq81FZKJZTEjUKOmXh02x16S-nF_eQ8jehTGSll4cnuHzaDF2Jphw_csFr-tg-ur_RQNlht1aC-j0h5zRI-8nutTOiUKuDty1tfTEIvZ6iAeCysym78yCG/s1600/5429335563_d0fe1ffa1a_o.jpg" 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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Do you often feel tired, unable to focus or have unexplained chronic fatigue?</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Have you been to the doctor and your checkout came up "normal," but you know that something in your body is off?</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You may be suffering from the effects of Candida Albicans. It is often overlooked by many physicians, but it is estimated that 70% of the population has had it at some point.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Everyone has candida naturally occurring in their intestines, but it can become overgrown, spread throughout your system and cause lots of problems</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The list of possible symptoms is surprising:</span><br />
<ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Inability to focus</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">poor memory and brain fog</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">persistent extreme fatigue</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">hyperactivity</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">cravings for sugary sweets and alcohol</span></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">insomnia </span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">digestion problems</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">gas </span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">chronic post-nasal drip</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">headaches</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">athlete's foot</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">yeast infections</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">IBS</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Crohn's disease</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">diaper rash</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">chronic fatigue syndrome</span></li>
</ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A Candida problem can be caused by </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/033907_candida_infections.html" target="_blank">a number of reasons</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, including a diet that is high in refined carbohydrates and sugar(even natural sugars such as those found in dried fruits, maple syrup etc..), antibiotic use, stress or even birth control pills.</span></div><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you suffer from some of these symptoms you may wish to<a href="http://www.yeastconnection.com/pdf/yeastfullsurv.pdf" target="_blank"> take a quick survey</a> to determine if candida may be causing your troubles.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I wanted to bring this up because it is such a common problem, and yet it is so often overlooked.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you think you may have candida overgrowth, you may wish to <a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/032130_candida_natural_remedies.html" target="_blank">try following a candida diet</a> or seek the care of a naturopath.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">See you soon,</span><br />
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Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://frugallysustainable.blogspot.com/2011/12/frugal-days-sustainable-ways-7.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">Frugally Sustainable</span></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">,</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.crystalandcomp.com/2011/12/the-mommy-club-share-your-resources-and-solutions-24/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">Crystal and Co</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">.</span></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" 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sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.deeprootsathome.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">Deep Roots at Home</span></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cccccc;">, </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://rtheyallyours.blogspot.com/search/label/Homemaker%20Mondays" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">Homemaker Monday</span></a></span></span></div>Katie @ This Chick Cookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10446779933660320062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3106571305486577115.post-15197372532167679902012-01-11T06:07:00.000-06:002012-01-11T06:07:48.347-06:00These Chicks Cooked Weekly Recipe Collection #34 Featuring Your Recipes and Kitchen Tips and Tricks<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There are always so many great entries each week! 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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wintry Citrus Sala from <a href="http://www.caramelpotatoes.com/2012/01/02/winter-citrus-salad/" target="_blank">Caramel Potatoes</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Whole Wheat Waffles from <a href="http://www.alittlenosh.net/2012/01/whole-wheat-waffles.html" target="_blank">A Little Nosh</a></span><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Green Drink from <a href="http://mediterraneanmyway.blogspot.com/2012/01/dr-oz-green-drink-week-1.html" target="_blank">Mediterranean My Way</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Buttery Zucchini and Garlic from <a href="http://www.wholeintentions.com/2011/11/buttery-zucchini-garlic.html" target="_blank">Whole Intentions</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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