snack

Peanut Butter is a great snack (in moderation, I know.) It goes great with apples, crackers, english muffins, celery, pretzels...you get the drift. It’s been a daily snack staple for the last seven months and I’M BORED. I came across this recipe from Delighted Momma for Almond Coconut Butt... Read More

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I used to take the all-or-nothing approach to sweet treats. If it wasn’t drenching in chocolate frosting or comprised mostly of Haagen Dazs ice cream, well then, WHAT WAS THE POINT? Then I set myself on a mission to lose 30 pounds. Seven months later, I get it. Sometimes you just need a l... Read More

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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 ... Read More

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Remember the giant marshmallows from last summer?  Way too big for s'mores, but  Jaclyn from Cooking Classy has shared bite-sized s'mores that are just my speed.   My favorite version calls for Ritz and mini marshmallows.   Back when I was a "poor" American girl living in Hong Kon... Read More

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Need a gourmet popcorn recipe?  Try this caramel corn popcorn tossed with chocolate, marshmallows and peanuts.  It's like Crack Jack meets Rocky Road.  Ever crave a snack that's both salty and sweet?  Crunchy and chewy?  Why not have it all with this gourmet popcorn recipe?  The stick-to-your-... Read More

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Seven Wives Inn Granola I first enjoyed this yummy granola as a teenager while vacationing in St. George, Utah.  My mom was working as the food editor for the local newspaper and had arranged a stay at a bed and breakfast called the Seven Wives Inn.  The bed may have been cozy, but  woah â... Read More

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Wendy has a great idea to help solve the snack time woes: a snack chart! Instead of standing with the pantry or fridge doors open, and you having to recite a list of foods, the kids can just point to what they want. Fast decisions, healthy options, less fuss.  We like! Click over to print ou... Read More

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Six ways to live it up this season from Parenting.com Play catch On a windy day, have everyone try to catch leaves as they fall, calling out the color of the leaf before grabbing it. The person who can score five leaves first wins the game. (If it's not windy, have a grown-up throw leaves ... Read More

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Chipotle Artichoke Dip Makes 2 Cups Prep Time: 5 min Ingredients: ¼ cup chopped cilantro 1 small clove garlic 1 canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce 1 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, drained ½ cup grated Mexican while cheese, such as cotija ¼ ... Read More

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