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Back-to-School: Meal planning by the month

Simply Becca August 13, 2012 1

With “back-to-school” looming in front of us – only two weeks until the first day of kindergarten for us (sniffle) – and various sports practices already underway, not to mention the daily rigmarole that comes with life,

Summer BBQ Recipes: Fruit on the Barbie

Simply Ashley July 1, 2012 0

Pears, Peaches, Apples, Nectarines, Plums, Mangoes, Bananas, Pineapple Fruit is perfect for the grill because it’s easy and usually readily available in the summer. It’s a great addition to any meal or as a dessert.

Mmmmm…muffins! – Better than Blueberry Blackberry Muffins Recipe

Simply Marisa May 21, 2012 0

If you read my blog at all, you know I am enamored of Bountiful Baskets. It’s such an incredible program; I get fabulous produce for a great price, and by volunteering, I’m helping myself,

Nutella Ravioli

Simply Jessica May 3, 2012 0

I went to the grocery store today, my youngest two sons in tow. Let me just tell you that shopping with a four-year old and a 1-year old could be compared to a root

Got avocado?

Simply Marisa March 29, 2012 0

I truly believe that avocado is one of the world’s perfect foods. It tastes buttery and rich (and it isn’t a dessert!), it’s usable in so many ways, and oh yeah, one of them

A Meatloaf / Mashed Potato “Cupcake” Recipe for the April Fools!

Web Editor March 28, 2012 0

I must admit, I am a big fan of April Fool’s Day and always have been. In fact, I used to torture my older sisters with pranks (like booby-trapping bedroom doors with pull-string fireworks

Dreaming of Summertime

Simply Jessica February 16, 2012 1

For some reason I have been dreaming of the lazy days of summer vacation, the smell of sunscreen on little boys, the sunshine–long days and the sticky treats that take me back to childhood.

Chocolate Caramel S’mores ….

Simply Jessica February 14, 2012 0

I love to bake, and I love to eat. My boys (and I) have an insatiable sweet-tooth….Not to mention that we have a Saudi Arabian college student living with us, who survived on dorm

DIY Peppermint Patties

Simply Jessica January 10, 2012 0

I had to make 2-dozen treats for a cookie exchange. I love cookies, I love baking, and I like experimenting. I wanted to go for the “wow” factor. So I found a recipe for

Making Butter

Simply Jessica December 8, 2011 0

Making Butter. A friend of my oldest son saw my grandma’s butter churn sitting on my living room floor, he asked me what it was for. I explained that before the modern invention of