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Starbucks Replacement Ideas – Orange Cocoa

Orange Cocoa
Makes 3 servings:

2 Tbsp cocoa
2 Tbsp sugar
3/4 c boiling water
grated rind of 1/2 orange
2 c milk
whipped cream
extra lemon or orange rind for garnish

Directions:

In saucepan, combine cocoa, sugar, and hot water.  Sir to combine.
Add grated orange rind.
Add milk, heat over medium low heat until piping hot.
Strain.  Garnish, if desired. Serve.

This can be done in the [...]

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New Product – Prana Bar

We were sent a couple samples to try, and I ADORED them!  They were too coconut-ty for Mike, and I wouldn’t let the kids try them because I have a job to do.  And these babies – tasted like Coconut macaroons – I love my job.
Warning – these are NOT for weight loss!  They are [...]

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My Top Nine

It has been said that women who cook for a family generally have a repertoire of 9 main meals. Naturally this brought out my creative competitive side. I’ve been thinking for awhile that I need to see if I measure up. For my list, I’ve gone with the meals that I know [...]

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Cookbook Review – great gift for the Celiac!

So I was asked to review a cookbook – awhile ago. A long while ago.  The thing with writing a cookbook review is that I have to follow the recipes – who does that I ask you?   And the other thing that gets me all riled up – measuring! Have you any idea how [...]

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How to substitute Gravies and Seasonings in a Gluten Free Meal

Alternately titled, “My Love Affair with Onion Soup Mix”. You’ve heard me profess undying devotion to that silvery papery kitchen god. Now, I have to confess – I can’t live without Onion Soup Mix. Notice the capitols? Yeah. I revere. Give me a break, I talk about [...]

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Warm & Cozy Casseroles

Warm & Cozy casseroles – but no veggies made from roots, except carrots. I just don’t think that anything that lives underground, sucks nutrition from dirt should be eaten by humans. Except carrots. Thats entirely different. Don’t judge me.

Cheesy Thai Chowder with home made bread.
Curried Chicken and Rice [...]

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IMPORTANT ***Top Dogs***

UPDATED:
This is the letter I received from Maple Leaf foods:
September 1, 2009
Case #564030

Dear Mrs. Tibbles,
Thank you for your email. We appreciate your taking the time to contact us.

While Top Dogs were never a certified gluten-free product, Maple Leaf wanted to ensure that those most affected by this change were notified. As a result, we [...]

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Menu – 2nd week of July

A menu with decidedly light options, with basic carbs thrown in for the kids.

Greek Salad with marinated chicken and rice
Taco Seasoning & Recipe  Taco Salad with tortilla chips “for the kids”
Pulled BBQ Pork on buns, NEW RECIPE, posted on Monday!!
Roasted Salmon with Mango Salsa with Cheesy Rice Pilaf, a modified version of Rice Casserole
authentic Caesar [...]

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