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For a girl who lives in San Diego, it’s a bit tricky to create a cozy, chilly Winter afternoon. I mean, the low here hovers around 50 degrees, so there’s not a lot of opportunity to burrow under an afghan and sip a hot drink. So you’d better believe I’ll take advantage of any crisp breeze that passes by. I spent almost a decade in the mountains, and then spent another near decade in the Midwest, so there’s a part {Read More}
As summer break is creeping up on us, and the weather is getting warmer (hotter!), I thought I’d share one of our favorite summer treats: Frozen Applesauce Cups In place of a popsicle or ice cream, my boys love to grab a spoon and dig into this frozen snack. It reminds me of the Italian Ice cups I’ve enjoyed many times, but without any sugar or corn syrup. We like Mott’s Healthy Harvest- there are several apple + fruit {Read More}
What says Valentine’s Day better than cherries and chocolate? I know! I know! Cherry Chocolate Valentines 1 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/3 cup honey1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract1 egg1 1/4 cup white whole wheat flour1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder1 1/2 cup rolled oats1/2 cup dried sweet cherries, minced1/4 chocolate chips Mix wet ingredients in a mixer. Add dry ingredients. Mix in oats. Then, stir in cherries and chocolate chips. Using a 3 tablespoon {Read More}
I spent the morning at MOPS. I absolutely love MOPS. I always leave feeling uplifted and refreshed. Even on mornings like today when Happy will not let me leave him in the nursery. It’s always so nice to meet with other Christian women, have some brunch and fellowship. And it’s especially tender when Rascal runs to me when I pick him up from his class to show me the Moses’ Serpant on a Stick he made (a pipe cleaner wrapped around a popsicle stick) and says “Mama, {Read More}
Have you ever wondered what distinguishes a muffin from a cupcake? I have. And apparently the answer is not simple. Some say cupcakes are frosted while muffins are not. Some say cupcakes contain butter while muffins contain oil. Some say the only difference is that muffins usually contain nuts or fruit. And others think the difference is all in the amount of sugar in the batter. So, even if you’re not sure what you should call these, call your family {Read More}
Tuna salad doesn’t have to be boring. Add a few unexpected ingredients and you have a colorful, filling, nutritious lunch! Let me teach you how to take tuna from zero to hero the way my mama taught me. Carrot & Apple Tuna Salad 2 medium-sized carrots, shredded 1 large apple, cored and shredded 2 mini dill pickles, minced 2 cans tuna in water, drained 2 tablespoons Homemade Mayonnaise (recipe below) Combine carrots, apple, pickles and tuna. Then, stir in mayonnaise. If {Read More}
These cupcakes are naturally sweet (so, no sugar added) and egg-free. Perfect for your baby’s first birthday cake smash! Happy’s first birthday is approaching, so I thought I’d better get a jump on coming up with a cake recipe for his celebration. When my 2 year old turned one I baked two cakes- one from scratch for him and all the other babies attending and one boxed mix cake for all the parents. I feared that the babies’ cake wouldn’t be sweet enough {Read More}
