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10-minute Perfect Breakfast

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Laura

If there’s one thing I shouldn’t write about, it’s fine cuisine. But when I find something that’s easy to make, a hit with my kids, and a nearly perfect protein and fruit-delivery device, I have to share it. It should … Continue reading →

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Mrs. D’s 5-minute Chocolate Cake — perfect holiday treat!

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Laura

My mother’s friend, Patt, sent me this recipe for a yummy, easy, virtually cleanup-free cake. Christmas came early this year! This is one the kids can make in a flash. But you may want to stretch it out when you’re … Continue reading →

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3 Super-Easy Summer Recipes That are HITS!

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Laura

You’re invited to a summer party and you want to bring something with a little “wow” factor. These three recipes are easy, summery and always a hit. You get a big bang for the buck – inexpensive and fast. Here’s … Continue reading →

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Could Eating for 10 MORE Minutes Really Be Healthier?

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Laura

Well, I don’t know the answer to that. But I have started doing something to relieve my guilt about my more-than-occasional poor eating habits. Today I had just a few minutes to grab lunch and I was right next to … Continue reading →

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Natural Peanut Butter — yes, I know it’s better, but…

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Laura

(Thursday is “Soul” day, where I try to tackle ways to lift the spirit and reduce the stress.) Finally, a new year’s resolution I can stick with — I’ve decided to give up natural peanut butter. After years of wrestling … Continue reading →

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Looking at Life Like a Recipe

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Laura

I cooked dinner for my friend, Loretta, tonight and asked that oh-so-risky question, “Any special requests?” She said she was craving enchiladas. No big deal to the average cook, but for me I went straight to panic — worried for … Continue reading →

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Simpli-Friday: Exactly what is in that freezer?

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Laura

If my freezer is full, why do I still go to the grocery store every week? It’s not just for the essentials and the staples — it’s because I have no idea what’s in there! That freezer is a vast … Continue reading →

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More “Food for thought” from “Women Food and God”

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Laura

While reading Geneen Roth’s “Women Food and God”, I fell into my usual compulsive behavior. It’s not related to eating — it’s related to how I read a book: I can’t help but read the last page first. I know … Continue reading →

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10 Minutes a Day to Prepare…to Prepare…Dinner

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Laura

That’s not a typo. I finally realized that just thinking about dinner in the morning is half the battle. For my whole adult life, I’ve feared and dreaded dinner preparation. My brother used to say when I lived alone that … Continue reading →

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Banana Bread as Get Well Card

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Laura

My “one-off” project of the day, in the category of “Be a Good Friend”, was to bake a loaf of chocolate-banana bread for my friend who’s recovering from surgery. The prep time doesn’t take much longer than 10 minutes (but, … Continue reading →

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