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I'm an ordinary mom on a crazy, messy, thrilling spiritual journey

How to Make Creamy Soup the Healthy Way: Creamy Chicken Florentine Soup

How to Make Creamy Soup the Healthy Way: Creamy Chicken Florentine Soup

How strange has the weather been lately where you live? After all the stories I’ve heard in the news, I’m wondering if there’s a part of the globe that’s experienced typical weather-as-usual these past few months… In New England, where I’ve lived my whole life, we’ve had one of the most snow-free winters I can remember.  Typically, New Englanders say spring doesn’t arrive until May.…

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Roasted Strawberry Fruit Dip with Dark Chocolate

Roasted Strawberry Fruit Dip with Dark Chocolate

Confession: my chocolate addiction is getting out of control.  The long, cold nights of winter (and the few hours of daylight) have made it …
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‘Sick-of-Chicken’ Cure: Spicy and Sweet Chicken with Pineapple

‘Sick-of-Chicken’ Cure: Spicy and Sweet Chicken with Pineapple

Raise your hand if you’ve heard this refrain recently in your household: “chicken for dinner again?” Whether the complaint is coming from a …
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Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Cream Sauce, Arugula and Toasted Pine Nuts

Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Cream Sauce, Arugula and Toasted Pine Nuts

Several years ago, my husband Chris and I were fortunate enough to travel to Italy for our honeymoon. This is the southern coast of …
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Salmon, Spinach, and Potatoes with Lemon-Caper Sauce

Salmon, Spinach, and Potatoes with Lemon-Caper Sauce

It seems like everyone is talking about omega-3’s these days. I knew it had really gone mainstream when I saw a commercial the …
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Winter Vegetable Shepherd’s Pie with Potato, Cauliflower, Cheddar and Chive Crust

Winter Vegetable Shepherd’s Pie with Potato, Cauliflower, Cheddar and Chive Crust

Here are the things I love about this dish: It’s pretty sneaky and sly, and you’ll find out why in a minute …
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Next Week’s Scrumptious Pumpkin Menu As Decided By You…

Next Week’s Scrumptious Pumpkin Menu As Decided By You…

It wasn’t even close.  The baked salmon and shepherd’s pie are the clear winners.  So look for those recipes next week… Thank …
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What’s Up Next? The Choice Is Yours…

What’s Up Next? The Choice Is Yours…

This has been a super-busy, hectic week for me, but I wanted to take a minute to send out a huge thank you for …
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