Category Archives: Food

Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal Recipe

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Coco

I really love my Apple Pie Baked Oatmeal recipe and my husband really likes this Banana Bread, but now that I’ve combined the best of both recipes into this Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal, there may be no going back.  Enjoying Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal … Continue reading →

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Aquafaba Meringues – An Amazing Recipe

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Coco

Do you know what “aquafaba” is? I hadn’t even heard the word until a few weeks ago, but after making aquafaba meringues, I am intrigued by this nearly-free, vegan-friendly ingredient. The word “aquafaba” literally means “bean liquid” and refers to … Continue reading →

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The New USDA Dietary Guidelines

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Coco

Have you seen the new USDA Dietary Guidelines? They don’t replace the MyPlate paradigm that replaced the food pyramid I grew up with, but instead give specific guidance on how we should fill our plates. The HHS/USDA press release says … Continue reading →

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Pain In The Ass Apple Pie Recipe

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Coco

A few years ago we found the perfect apple pie recipe that we’ve made every Thanksgiving and Christmas since. It’s easy. It’s delicious. It uses a variety of apples with different flavors and textures. What more could you ask for? Well, … Continue reading →

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Did Someone Say Christmas Cookies?

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Coco

My children have outgrown Santa Claus and I do as much shopping as I can on-line, but one enduring holiday tradition is baking cookies. Every year since 1998 a group of us have blocked off  a weekend day in December … Continue reading →

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