Category Archives: Food

Three Things Thursday (The Trader Joe’s Edition)

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Coco

Trader Joe’s is a great place to find foods that make healthy eating really enjoyable. Here are my three favorite things to get at Trader Joe’s. I always stock up on dried fruit and nuts–their prices are amazing! Trader Joe’s … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Pound Cake

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Coco

I’ve been on a real cranberry kick this holiday season. (Did you see my recipe for sugared cranberries?) When I saw this recipe for Cranberry Cake in the November issue of Good Housekeeping magazine, I thought it would make a … Continue reading →

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Tart And Tangy Sugared Cranberries

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Coco

It’s been years since I’ve made sugared cranberries, and after spending an hour rolling cranberries in superfine sugar, I think I remember why! The recipe really is easy, and they are so pretty and tasty the extra time in the … Continue reading →

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Three Things Thursday (The Salted Caramel Edition)

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Coco

Have you noticed that “salted caramel” seems to be a popular flavor this season? I never thought of myself as a big caramel fan, but I am totally hooked on this fad. My absolute favorite are the salted caramel cake … Continue reading →

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Fluffy Chobani Mashed Potatoes

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Coco

My mom does all the heavy lifting for our Thanksgiving dinner, but I always am responsible for the mashed potatoes and the pies. This year I decided to try a new way of cooking the potatoes and a new mashed … Continue reading →

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