Monthly Archives: February 2013

Steamed Broccoli and Cheese Sauce

When I was a new mom I remember my own mother exclaiming that you’re not a good cook until you can make a white sauce. So I asked what a white sauce was and found out that it’s the base … Continue reading

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Piña Colada Refresher

We enjoyed a 60 and sunny day yesterday in Portland and my daughter came home wanting a piña colada smoothie. I didn’t have the ingredients from my previous posting of a piña colada smoothie. So I created a new version of the smoothie using … Continue reading

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Coconut Bites

I saw these on Pinterest posted by Gimme Some Oven and I’m always intrigued by a no-bake bite option, especially one with seemingly decent ingredients. I’m not one to bake cookies often, I’ll be honest, I’m more of a cook … Continue reading

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Super Bowl Menu

  Super Bowl is only 2 days away and if you’re looking for recipes for a dip with guacamole, salad, chili and easy chocolate dessert, I have them for you. Pick and choose or use all of these recipes for … Continue reading

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