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Blender Day

Posted on January 31, 2017 by bigm5853

It was time to put the new Vitamix to the test this past weekend. We ended up using it for breakfast, snacks and supper. First up was the green smoothie – coconut water, kale, avocado, orange and banana. Toss it … Continue reading →

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Sweet Potato Kale Soup

Posted on January 22, 2017 by bigm5853

Here’s one for my Vegan friends! I normally do not cook vegan food but Kris found this soup and it sounded amazing. Even omnivores will love it! Sweet curry and coconut milk give this a rich flavor.Gather the ingredients and … Continue reading →

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My New Friend!

Posted on January 21, 2017 by bigm5853

We finally broke down and bought a Vitamix! We have been wanting one for some time and pulled the trigger yesterday. I love to make green smoothies but my old blender just did not cut it. It was like drinking … Continue reading →

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Chicken and Sausage Soup

Posted on January 13, 2017 by bigm5853

A cold and snowy week means it is a perfect time for a bowl of soup. This is what I like to call a ‘Pantry’ recipe. Whatever I find in the fridge and pantry becomes the soup!! We had sausage … Continue reading →

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Roasted Chicken with Radish Goat Cheese Salad

Posted on January 5, 2017 by bigm5853

The holidays are all fun and games until someone gains 10 pounds!! Now that the holidays are behind us it is time for some clean eating. Tonight we had a little oven roasted Chicken with a side salad. I had … Continue reading →

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Happy 2017!

Posted on January 3, 2017 by bigm5853

Happy New Year! Kris and I had our annual New Years Brunch once again. We put together snacks, Black Eyed Peas and plenty of cocktails. The door opens at noon with a standing invitation to any of our friends who … Continue reading →

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Mexican Night

Posted on December 28, 2016 by bigm5853

The holiday’s are always busy so some nights we just don’t have time to cook. So what do you do when you want a home cooked meal? You place an order with Ana at La Cocina de Ana! The food is … Continue reading →

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French Dip

Posted on December 11, 2016 by bigm5853

Kris had a great idea for supper the other night – French Dip Sandwiches!! We made these open face using these great gluten free baguettes we found at Hy-Vee. Against the Grain Gourmet is the company and they make some … Continue reading →

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Jalapeno Cheddar Bratwurst Soup

Posted on December 7, 2016 by bigm5853

What do you do when you have some jalapeño cheddar brats but are to lazy to grill Them? Make soup of course! We get these excellent skinless brats from HyVee so they are perfect for making the soup – easy … Continue reading →

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Thankful

Posted on December 1, 2016 by bigm5853

Our Thanksgiving trip to Shawnee was great again this year! We are so thankful to spend time with Beth and Dave, they make Thanksgiving even more special. Another bonus this year was the weather. You never know what you will … Continue reading →

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