By Amy Allen Johnson

Now that the weather is cooler, I’m missing all my great summer fruit. Making this Fruit and Feta Salad gives me that sweet fruit taste with the coziness of fall. See what you think –
Ingredients
6-8 cups washed spinach or assorted greens
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
1 cup rin...
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By Amy Allen Johnson

One of my favorite parts of summer is having fresh cut melon filling my fridge. When my kids can see it, they want to eat it.
My normal honeydew melon recipe is cubed melon with a generous squeeze of lime. I found this yummy recipe for a Three Melon Mozarella Salad from Real Simple when looki...
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By Erin Oltmanns

There is an advantage to trying to eat healthy for the last 9 months...I’m easily impressed.
You can toss 6 chocolate chips at me and I’ll lick the melted chocolate off the palm of my hand and proclaim it The Best Dessert Ever!
Wait.
That came out wrong.
What I mean is that now I und...
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By Amy Allen Johnson

One of my favorite things about spring is knowing that fresh fruits are just around the corner. Sweet strawberries, tart raspberries and the melons - Yum! What better way to enjoy them than on a Fruit Pizza?
I first remember eating a fruit pizza when I was 7. My mom let us spread the Cool Whi...
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By Amy Allen Johnson

Need a quick and easy snack for St. Patrick's Day? A rainbow fruit plate with gold coins will please your favorite leprechauns. Amy at Deals for Dayton has your recipe and tips.
Need a party idea? Spread your rainbow across a platter and feed a crowd. We had to add ...
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By Amy Allen Johnson

Think you've got a handle on your nutrition? Guess what I learned? These basic nutrition facts are some highlights from my Tennis magazine article - The 20 Things You Need to Know About Nutrition
[caption id="attachment_18552" align="aligncenter" width="200" caption="From Tennis.com by Cynthi...
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By Amy Allen Johnson

Need a variation on the traditional mayonnaise-based coleslaw? This Citrus Coleslaw Salad is filled with apples, jicama, oranges and grapes with a honey-lime dressing. It's crispy and slightly sweet and a perfect side dish with Jamaican Jerk Chicken.
Citrus Coleslaw
2 medium Granny Smi...
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By Amy Allen Johnson

So, I made a yummy salad with pomegranate seeds today. I still have half a fruit left. What should I do with these jewels? Luckily, Not Rachael Ray has got me covered! Tips on opening the fruit AND a great round up of pomegranate recipes.
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Honey Citrus Grilled S...
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By Amy Allen Johnson

Need a new plan for your holiday decorating? Add color and texture to liven up your home! The Yellow Cape Cod shares a holiday decorating idea -- add fresh cranberries to a cream candle votive. Need more holiday decorating ideas? Try apples, artichokes, clementines or limes.
Rea...
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By Rachael Herrscher

It's that time of year where we are surrounded by goodies and treats. And if we aren't eating them, we're probably pinning them on Pinterest. I blame Pinterest for my ever increasing appetite for sweets and baked deliciousness!
I'm going to mix things up and give you a little morning after green ...
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