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This week a coworker ( you know who you are brought in these highly addictive saltines in a ziploc bag.  She had me taste one and I was hooked!  Headed over to her desk several times that day to get just one more.  She finally printed out the recipe and handed it to me so …

Ok I have not posted about this topic, partly because it was not a huge part of my life this last year, and also because it is a personal issue that brings forth a multitude of emotions and reactions.  What is the taboo topic I am speaking of???  Weight!!!!  Or more specifically my weight and …

I spent the afternoon yesterday baking a birthday cake for a friend’s husband.  As I was frosting and decorating it I realized how much I had learned from 2 years as a baker.  Things I did without thinking today I would have never even attempted 2 years ago.  So I decided to take pictures and …

Well Spring has sprung, the weather is unusually beautiful and just like clock work Spring Break had rolled around.  This vacation has not played a huge part in our families vacations plans.  We usually hang around home, maybe go visit my brother and his family for Easter.  This year however Easter is still several week …

This is a variation of the roasted broccoli I posted earlier, I loved roasting my veggies that I had to  try it on cauliflower too.  The process is super easy, take what ever veggie you want drizzle with olive oil, season with desired seasoning and put in a 425 degree oven for 20-25 minutes.  It is …

The title may be a bit deceiving, because what I have been thinking is the color green!  While I like the idea of living green, I am not the best at actually doing it.  So the lecture I totally need to receive about recycling and composting, and swirly light bulbs will just have to wait …

There are few things in my life that truly hate.  In fact I preach to my children to not even use the word hate, as it is a very strong term and should be reserved for important and strong situations.  I first started analyzing my dislike of grocery shopping in jest with my friends, after …

This is one of those recipes that I always see in cookbooks or online that always look so good, and easy.  Last night I had one head of broccoli and didn’t want to just steam it per my ususal so I did a quick look up of several tequniques and jumped in.  This is the …

While working out with my trainer(totally my friend who keeps me motivated) we discuss alot. We talk about life, our family, our frinedships, likes, dislikes, and it goes on and on… This last few weeks we started discussing parties, how few we have anymore, how much we love them, and how we never get dressed …

Ok folks, here is your first oppurtunity to choose what sweet treat recipe I post next. As some of you may know  I used to work in a bakery.  I have researched and baked LOTS of recipes to discover the easiest and best. So here’s your chance to reap the benefits of all that baking!  …