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Mulberries: For a Refreshing Spring Drink

May 21, 2012 By Tara Leave a Comment

The mulberry is chock full of nutrients and perfect for a spring smoothie.

The Mulberry is one of the most overlooked and abundant berries of them all. Spring heralds in those ambitious blackberry and blueberry harvesters, but it is also a time to look out for the mulberries which will be in peak ripeness. Red Mulberry trees are the ones that you will most likely encounter here in the US. A Mulberry is deep purple in color when at peak ripeness. A Red Mulberry tree has redish-brown bark, can grow upwards of 60 feet tall, and will have numerous dark purple berries ... Continue Reading

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The Ultimate Vegan Muffin Base Recipe

May 14, 2012 By Tara Leave a Comment

An amazing vegan muffin base recipe and list of fillings to try a variety of flavors.

If you are vegan, vegetarian, have nut allergies, or dairy allergies - I have the muffin recipe for you. I am not a vegan, but I do appreciate some vegan style recipes. This is for all those out there who think that vegan food is not tasty. First I'm providing the base to any muffin recipe. From there you'll find a variety of different fillings, also vegan. The base is nut free and dairy free, so it is friendly to almost anyone. It's a perfect snack for any party if you aren’t sure if any ... Continue Reading

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Get Caffeinated: Your Coffee Fix Without A Sip

March 27, 2012 By hopescafe Leave a Comment

Fun coffee recipes, including mocha pie, snowy mocha cookies, and cinnamon coffee bars.

One of my favorite beverages is coffee - hot or cold, in a cup or in a cake. Since I love messing around in the kitchen, it was only natural that eventually I combined these 2 loves into fun new recipes. The first time I mixed coffee with baking was when I saw a recipe for a Mocha Pie in a cookbook. It sounded like something our family would enjoy, so I tried it out ... and it instantly became a favorite. Since then I have enjoyed every chance possible to combine coffee and baking. Here are ... Continue Reading

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Easy Applesauce and Cinnamon Muffins

February 20, 2012 By Tara Leave a Comment

Yummy applesauce recipes – including easy applesauce and cinnamon muffins and applesauce cake.

Getting your kids ready for school and out the door can sometimes be a daunting task. I am always looking for easy, healthy, and tasty breakfast recipes. This applesauce and cinnamon muffin recipe is extremely simple and incredibly delicious. Applesauce is a staple in our household. With three under the age of five, there is always someone needing or wanting a snack. Applesauce is the perfect choice because it's nutritious and all kids seem to love it. Since I normally have an overabundance ... Continue Reading

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Make Ahead – How Batch Cooking Saves You Time

February 15, 2012 By Janell Leave a Comment

Use batch cooking to save time and money in preparing recipes for your family.

Batch cooking is a great way to spend a little extra time to save a lot of time and money later. Once the food is prepared, all you need to do is prepare and serve later. And even better, there's less clean up. Here are a few batch cooking recipes I love to whip up: Pancakes I have never been that great at making pancakes. For some reason they never cooked inside but they were always brown on the outside - until I found this recipe. This recipes makes a ton of pancakes. Once they are cooled, I ... Continue Reading

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Perfect for Two: Quick Valentine’s Desserts

February 9, 2012 By Melanie Leave a Comment

Three easy to make Valentine’s desserts for a night in.

Instead of a night out on Valentine’s Day you and your honey are planning on avoiding the crammed restaurants and having a quiet evening at home. Dinner is all planned, but what about dessert? Instead of buying something ready-made, why not make something that lets you put a little love into it. Here are a few easy desserts will impress even the hardest to please palates: The Pie’s the Limit. Nothing beats a freshly-baked pie for dessert. But if making pastry is too intimidating, try a ... Continue Reading

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World’s Best Carrot Cake Recipe

November 23, 2011 By Tara Leave a Comment

A delicious carrot cake recipe that includes pineapple, ginger, pecans, and more.

I am always looking for ways to add a little nutrition into our desserts. I have found the perfect way to do this through carrot cake. This cake is honestly some of the best cake I have ever tasted. Anywhere I take it I get numerous compliments and requests for the (recipe ). This is your lucky day; I am going to share my famous carrot cake recipe with you. Ingredients 3 eggs 3/4 cup buttermilk 3/4 cup apple sauce 1 1/2 cups organic cane sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 ... Continue Reading

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Mulberries: For a Refreshing Spring Drink

Easy Applesauce and Cinnamon Muffins

Make Ahead – How Batch Cooking Saves You Time

Perfect for Two: Quick Valentine’s Desserts

World’s Best Carrot Cake Recipe

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Mulberries: For a Refreshing Spring Drink

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Get Caffeinated: Your Coffee Fix Without A Sip

Easy Applesauce and Cinnamon Muffins

Make Ahead – How Batch Cooking Saves You Time

Perfect for Two: Quick Valentine’s Desserts

World’s Best Carrot Cake Recipe

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